Festival Schedule For This Weekend In Louisiana – May 17–19

Lake Charles, Louisiana (KNGT-FM) - Louisiana residents know what I'm talking about when I say we literally have a festival weekend for EVERYTHING here in the Bayou State. Well, we're going to take a look at some of the festivals and events going on across the state this week.

Louisiana has some of the wildest and most off-the-wall festivals you can imagine. I’m talking about things like the Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival, where people celebrate a snack with a parade and live music. Then there’s the Shrimp and Petroleum Festival—yep, shrimp and oil in one party. We’ve got frog festivals, squirrel cook-offs, and even pirogue races. It’s all super fun, a little weird, and totally Louisiana.

Cruisin' Cajun Country – May 15–17, 2025

Cruisin' Cajun Country is a four-day celebration of classic cars and Cajun culture in New Iberia. Cruisin' Cajun Country features scenic drives, car shows, and plenty of delicious local food. It's a great way to experience the charm of southern Louisiana while admiring vintage vehicles.

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Westwego's Southern Jambalaya Cook-Off – May 17, 2025

This Saturday, over at the Westwego Farmers Market for the Southern Jambalaya Cook-Off, where teams compete to make the best chicken and sausage jambalaya. Enjoy LIVE Music from Ryan Foret & The Foret Tradition as well as the band NOLA Groove. It's a full day of food, music, and fun with food trucks, craft vendors, & Kids' Activities all throughout the day.

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Live Music at Landry Vineyards – May 17, 2025

Another way to spend your Saturday afternoon is at Landry Vineyards in West Monroe, enjoying Lagniappe Saturday with Clayton Maza from 3:00 to 6:30 PM. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, sip on local wines, and relax under the patio. It's a perfect way to unwind with family and friends. Landry Vineyards hosts live music events in the Spring and Fall, and this year's event runs through November 8th.

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If you're looking for something to do, it feels like there is always some sort of festival going on in Louisiana. With summertime on the horizon, the weekends are going to be JAM-PACKED!