Ready for music, food, family fun? Check out South Louisiana August, September festivals
The summer is coming to an end, kids are headed back to school and there's less daylight each day. The ending of summer in South Louisiana means the return of festivals.
Throughout August and into the fall, dozens of festivals will be back in action, some making their first appearances since 2019. These festivals bring with them fun food, live music, activities, and lifelong memories. From shrimp to zydeco and everything in between, here are the festivals for August and September.
Delcambre Shrimp Festival
This much anticipated festival is returning August 17 through 21. This five-day-long event includes rides, concessions, fais-do-dos, live music, a cookoff, and much more. For a full list of events and admission prices each day visit www.shrimpfestival.net. Delcambre Shrimp Festival is located at 611 S. Richard St in Delcambre.
Gueydan Duck Festival
This festival is sure to make you quack-up. The Gueydan Duck Festival will be taking place August 25 through 28 complete with pageants, duck calling contests, skeet shooting, carnival rides, and plenty of music. This is sure to be a good time for the entire family. The festival is located at 404 Dallas Guidry Road in Gueydan. For more information visit their website www.duckfestival.org or www.facebook.com/GueydanDuckFestival
Glow in the Cro Balloon Festival
You can take fun to new heights at Glow in the Cro, Carencro's hot air balloon festival. If you like to ride, watch, or both, this is the place to be. Admission is $10 for anyone 13 or older. The event will start at 4 p.m. September 2. The 'glow' will begin at 7:30 each night. For a full lineup of artists and event information visit croglow.com The event is located at Pelican Park 110 Softball Dr. in Carencro.
Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival
Celebrating its 40th year, this festival embraces the music and culture of zydeco. This two-day festival will begin with a dance party September 2 at 9 p.m. The zydeco festival will have a parade, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, and some of the best zydeco music around. The festival will take place at 1939 W. Landry St. in Opelousas. Find more information about the Zydeco Festival at www.zydeco.org
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Sugar Cane Festival
One of the longest-running festivals in the area, the 79th annual Sugar Cane Festival is back in full force this year. You'll find events ranging from 5k runs to cookoffs and decorating competitions. There is a kickoff Friday August 19 but, the festival will officially begin September 22 - 25. For information on registering, event dates and times, and musical line ups visit www.facebook.com/LouisianaSugarCaneFestival.
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This article originally appeared on Lafayette Daily Advertiser: Festival season is not over! August and September festival list
