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Visi t In Baton Rouge, we’re proud to say we have a festival for everything and everyone!

We do seasons differently in Louisiana and one of the most loved is “festival season.” For this city, though, the festival season has extended year-round with plenty to do in the spring, summer, fall and even winter. Many of Baton Rouge’s festivals take place in beautiful downtown greenspaces, the perfect walkable location to all the fun.

But you might be surprised when venturing out to different areas of town such as the revitalized Mid-city area and the historic north Baton Rouge neighborhoods. Getting out of the campus bubble and exploring new areas allows you to experience the story of the entire Baton Rouge area.

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From music festivals with the hottest local and touring artists, to food festivals showcasing our indigenous cuisine, gather your friends to try them all.

Here's the best of what Baton Rouge has to offer this festival season:

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Winter 7th Annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival February 22

www.ultimatelouisianapar.wixsite.com/brmardigrasfest

Celebrate Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge with live music, food, art, and festival food. Family friendly and free to the public.

Louisiana Marathon January 2021, Date TBD

www.thelouisianamarathon.com

A fast, flat and fun race course followed by a true Louisiana Festival featuring local musicians, locally brewed craft beer and some of the best Southern cuisine around. It’s so much more than a race. Come see what lagniappe is all about.

Festival of Lights December 2020, Date TBD www.visitbatonrouge.com

Downtown BR shines with half a million lights, a snow village, a magical train ride, Santa, Reindeer Run and more. A fireworks show and the annual tree lighting ceremony held in North Boulevard Town Square.

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Restaurant Week 2021 Date TBD www.digbr.com

50+ of the best restaurants in the Baton Rouge area participate offering three courses $15 - $40 per diner each night. Benefits the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank.

Oshun Parade & Festival February 8

www.visitbatonrouge.com

The capital city is reimagining traditional celebrations with the Krewe of Oshun Parade and Festival. Rolling through historic Scotlandville and championing the culture and heritage of North Baton Rouge, the Krewe of Oshun will bring back the idea of African American parades as they were in 1947.   The inaugural theme is Wakanda Now: Celebration, Prosperity and Expansion, and the parade will feature the world-renowned Southern University Human Jukebox marching band as well as local high school bands. Also stepping into the spotlight will be Mardi Gras Indians and for the first time publicly the historic black cowboys of Baton Rouge on their horses. The parade will usher in an all-out festival, complete with games, activities, food, contests, music and performances, plus a battle of the bands from local high schools.

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6th Annual Third street songwriters festival March 20 – 22

www.thirdstreetsongwritersfestival.com

Local and national songwriters will perform on Third Street, where a panel of Nashville industry pros will be there to critique them. A great way to celebrate our local aspiring songwriters.

Zapp's International Beer Festival March 28

www.visitbatonrouge.com

More than 200 domestic, international and home-brewed beer and ales will be available for tasting on the grounds of the LSU Rural Life Museum. This event is for patrons 21 years of age and older.

Zippity Zoo Fest March 28 – 29

http://www.brzoo.org/events/special/zippity-zoo-fest

There will be a Children's Village, EdZooCation station, photo contest winners, face painting and various fun activities throughout the Zoo and of course birthday cake.

Regular Zoo admission applies.

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Sunday In the Park Dates TBD

www.artsbr.org/sunday-in-the-park

A series of free outdoor concerts are held at the Shaw Center for the Arts in Downtown Baton Rouge. Come enjoy the music and celebrate with our community. A Fun, family friendly event.

Crawfete March 8

www.bresbr.org/crawfete

The official kickoff to Crawfish Season! This is the premier crawfish festival in Baton Rouge. Regional restaurants and caterers will compete for either the best gourmet crawfish dish or best boiled crawfish. Guests enjoy tastings of boiled and gourmet crawfish, live entertainment and more.

St. Patrick's day Festival & Week March 14 – 17

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A city with as much history as Baton Rouge has enjoyed the influences of many cultures and nations throughout the years. One of those is Irish heritage, which has deep roots in Southern Louisiana. Because of this, Baton Rouge is a top destination for where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. From cold green beer on draft at local pubs, to a parade that rivals Mardi Gras, spend St. Patrick’s in Baton Rouge.

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Baton Rouge Blues fest

www.tasteoflouisianafest.com

Repentance Park and Galvez Plaza come alive with local, national and international blues artists, including local high school blues bands. Come dance, and enjoy the music and culture of downtown Baton Rouge.

April 10 – 12

Come Feed Your Soul at this three-day festival in downtown Baton Rouge. The festival features Louisiana food, music and art, crawfish eating contest, family carnival and games, vendors, live stages and cooking demos.

Louisiana Earth Day April 22

www.laearthday.org/

Celebrate our Earth and learn how we can preserve and protect our environment and unique culture with environmentally educational fun and creative exhibits at the LSU Parker Coliseum. There will be live music and hands-on activities.

3rd Annual Baton Rouge Soul food festival May 16 – 17

April 18 – 19

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Top corporations and community organizations form teams to compete and show off their crawfish boiling skills. Sign up to boil or just come to eat and judge.

Baton Rouge Oyster Fest May 30

www.batonrougeoysterfestival.com

Oyster shucking, cooking and eating competition held in downtown Baton Rouge with live music. Bars and restaurants are open downtown.

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Baton Rouge Funk Fest

Family-oriented fun that features good soul food cooking from self-proclaimed Southern chefs. Soul food cooking skills are put to the test in a judged competition with many categories.

All genres of funk- jazz, rock, soul and R&B. Free festival with funky music, crafts, food and art vendors and beer.

Come check out Baton Rouge's funk musicians.

May, Date TBD

Ebb & Flow Festival April 4 – 5

www.ebbandflowbr.org

Formerly known as "Fest For All," Ebb & Flow Festival is an outdoor event put on by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge that has something for people of all ages. Explore the arts market featuring makers from all over Louisiana and even enter your work into the juried art show. Enjoy live music and peruse the selection of food trucks. Plus there are plenty of kid-friendly performances and activities, so the whole family will be entertained.

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SUMMER IWE Fest

Fete Rouge

“Iwe” is the Yoruba word for “book” which is the perfect title for a festival that celebrates creativity, art and culture through literacy. The urban culture festival is held at Southern University and features live music, vendors and headlining authors. There is even a children’s zone, so bring the whole family for a day of fun.

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Bandito Fest

Hosted by the Baton Rouge Epicurean Society, Fete Rouge provides the community the opportunity to sample the best dishes created by 30 local chefs competing to win the Gold Medal, People’s Choice or Best in Show, while sampling over 200 wines from around the world.

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Italian Heritage Festival

Who doesn’t love tacos and BBQ? Bandito Festival is a celebration of both with a full line-up of live music and, of course, some South Louisiana flair. Free and open-tothe-public, Bandito Festival takes place in Galvez Plaza.

An annual celebration of Italian culture in the Capital City. Festival goers will enjoy Italian food, costumes and much more.

June 27

July 17 − 19

Baton Rouge June 27

Pride Week

www.batonrougepride.org

Going on 15 years, Baton Rouge Pride Fest is a familyfriendly LGBTQ+ Pride event held annually to help celebrate the cultural diversity of the Greater Baton Rouge area. The ever-evolving event has grown from a single-day event to a week of events leading up to their biggest Pride Fest yet.

4th of July Spectacular July 4

www.visitbatonrouge.com/events/fourth-of-july/

For over 50 years, a massive firework show has gone on over the Mississippi River for the people of Baton Rouge to enjoy on Independence Day. Baton Rouge's Fourth of July Spectacular welcomes thousands of guests from around the country dressed in their best red, white and blue for an evening-long event of fun, ending with a breathtaking fireworks display overlooking the mighty Mississippi. Bring a blanket or chair and set up along the riverfront, or watch from one of the many attractions and restaurants nearby hosting viewing parties like the USS Kidd, Shaw Center for the Arts' rooftop terrace and more.

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Autumn Fifolet Halloween Festival

Boo at the Zoo

October 1

www.1031consortium.com Led by the 10/31 Consortium, Fifolet is a week-long Halloween celebration leading up to Halloween weekend and the annual Baton Rouge Halloween Parade.

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October 19 – 25

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Greater Baton Rouge State Fair

Live After Five Weekly on Fridays, Dates TBD

October 22 – November 11

www.gbrsf.com The annual State Fair hosted in Baton Rouge featuring rides, daily attractions, fair food favorites, live music and more.

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www.brzoo.org A safe family-friendly trick-or-treating experience among the animals at the Baton Rouge Zoo. The events features over 20 trick-or-treat stations, a Halloween Hay Maze, Ed-Zoo-Cation Station and an Enchanted Swamp Tour. Children who attend receive a free trick-or-treat bag.

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www.downtownbr.org Produced by the Downtown Business Association, it’s the best place to be when the work week is over.

Hear live music at Galvez Plaza and enjoy specials from nearby restaurants and bars.

Did you know?

The BR State fair has been going on for 55 years!

Northgate music & arts Fest October 20

www.northgatesoflsu.com/

Music and Arts festival on historic Chimes Street featuring five local bands on a main stage and multiple singer-songwriters at a separate tent, about 25 art booths with local artists, food provided from tents by neighborhood restaurants, a beer truck with Abita beer, Calandro's wine, a slide show with old photos from the neighborhood going back to the 1920s projected onto a large screen, prize giveaways, and other forms of entertainment.

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White Light Night November 20

www.midcitymerchantsbr.org/white-light-night#hero

Held each November, White Light Night In the Mid City Art & Cultural District is an evening to celebrate local art, food, and music. It is put on by the Mid City Merchants to promote Baton Rouge culture and community. See Government Street aglow with lights and filled with fellow Baton Rouge culture lovers. Meet the artists behind some of the latest trends in the city, enjoy live music while you shop and eat in the best establishments the area has to offer.

Louisiana Book Festival

Spirits of Louisiana

October 29

October 29

www.louisianabookfestival.org

Guests enjoy live music, local cuisine, and boozy concoctions created by local distilleries while enjoying the scenery of the Old State Capitol.

This festival takes place in downtown Baton Rouge and gives the community the chance to meet with local authors and discover new reads. The event features food, live music and spaces dedicated to engaging children and teenagers in addition to adults.

Ogden Park Prowl

Sunday In the Park

November 2

Weekly on Sundays, Dates TBD

www.ogdenparkprowl.org

www.artsbr.org/sunday-in-the-park

A neighborhood market in the heart of MidCity. The festival takes place through eight blocks between North Boulevard and Acadian Thruway and features open houses, yard art, crafts and entertainment in hyper-local setting.

Hosted by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, this event showcases live music at the Shaw Center for the Arts in a fun, family-friendly environment.

Capital City Beer Fest November, Date TBD

www.capcitybeerfest.org Event goers will receive a 2-ounce sample glass to taste beer from all around the world.

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Small Bag / Fanny Pack

You'll need a spot for your phone and wallet, and a fanny pack or small book bag is perfect for carrying your neccessities without the hassle!

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Comfortable Shoes

Walking all day can get tiresome. Make sure your feet are prepared!

It's important to stay hydrated at festivals, especially in Louisiana weather. Bring a reusable bottle to keep you hydrated and happy.

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Sunscreen, Hat, or Sunglasses

Getting a sunburn will quickly ruin your festival fun. Making sure your skin is protected is crucial in this Louisiana heat!

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5 Money 6 Hand Sanitizer 7 8Blanket orTapestry Portable Charger At festivals, keeping a charged phone is vital. You'll likely need it to find your friends, take pictures, or call an Uber.

Portable chargers are non-negotiable!

Some vendors only accept cash as payment for food, drink, or merch.

Hand sanitizer can really be a life-saver after a porta potty experience...

It's always nice to have a seat and relax for a while in the midst of all the excitement.

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9 Small Snacks 10 Umbrella 11 Good Squad 12 Spare Shoes

Spare shoes are always a good idea in case yours break, give you blisters, or get swallowed by Louisiana mud.

Food can get pricey at a festival.

Bringing small snacks keeps your tummy and your wallet happy!

Louisiana weather is unpredictable.

It's best to be prepared for showers.

Festivals are so much more than music, food, or art. The people you go with make the experience worth it. Above all else, a good group of friends is the most important part of festing!

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Baton Rouge is a city overflowing with culture.

Even though the city has a rich history, the independent creatives of BR are the ones keeping the culture alive. A festival is a perfect showcase of the talent and creative passion of those who call Baton Rouge home. At just about any given festival you can find artists of many crafts such as painters, glassblowers, screen printers, chefs, musicians, poets, and more.

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Looking for an excuse to get the gang together?

We are all seeking the next new and exciting weekend thrill.

You could turn a festival outing into an entire day of fun, learning, new experiences and memory making. The next time you are trying to plan an adventure with your friends, whether to catch up and rekindle, or to just try something new with your everyday bestie, keep local festivals in mind.

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looking to spice up your romantic outings?

Take your loved one on a new and exciting date filled with unfamiliar experiences and new memories. A day or a night out, new encounters, fresh faces, good food, live music, and your favorite person by your side. There is no better way to enjoy life in BR.

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Looking for a new hobby?

Festivals are a great way to expose yourself to many different activities, hobbies, products and crafts reflecting local culture that you could be interested in learning more about.

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Who are you really giving your money to?

As rich and culture-filled as Baton Rouge is, you should expect to find nothing less than a plethora of home-grown, self-made artists and entrepreneurs at a local festival here in the Red Stick. Why not spend your money with smaller, more genuine, personal and passion-filled businesses and artists who benefit from your contribution. Supporting our neighbors is a great way to not only keep our inner economy flowing, but also to encourage other businesses to continue with their works and dreams.

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BR is a city filled with diversity and is the ultimate mixing pot next to New Orleans. People from all walks of life and culture have come together over the decades to shape what is now such a unique collection of traditions, food, music, art, and good times. If you don’t

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How well do you really know Baton Rouge?

BR is a city filled with diversity and is the ultimate mixing pot next to New Orleans. People from all walks of life and culture have come together over the decades to shape what is now such a unique collection of traditions, food, music, art, and good times. If you don’t know much about how BR got here, go check out some local festivals and hear first-hand just how it came to be.

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So you say you’ve lived in Baton Rouge for years, but how familiar are you really with some of the richest, most diverse culture in Louisiana? We have a little something for everyone here from all the different kinds of food to music, art and history. Exposing yourself to as much diversity as possible will open your eyes to everything BR has to offer.

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Best Music

Here are our picks for

the Best of the Fests Emily Poole

Live After Five

Date Time Location Website

MArch 27 (start of season) 5 pm – 8 pm city hall plaza www.downtownbr.org/about

Live After Five is Baton Rouge’s longest running concert series.

The FREE event features local musical acts on Friday evenings.

There is a six concert season in the spring and fall. The line-up features diverse sounds from Blues to Rock to R&B, so no matter who is playing be prepared to dance.

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the Best of the Fests

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Best Food

Red Stick

Market Date Time Location Website

Saturday mornings 8 am – 1 pm Main Street Market www.breada.org/markets/

Red Stick Farmers Market features vendor-grown produce and homemade goodies every week. Though not technically a festival, it's always the talk of the town. The food is usually fresher and cheaper than the grocery store, so be sure to check it out.

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Best Art

Here are our picks for

the Best of the Fests

Midcity Makers Market

Date Time Location Website

February 8 (Monthly market) 4 pm – 8 pm 541 South Eugene St www.midcitymakersmarket.com

The MidCity Makers Market offers the Baton Rouge community a chance to experience the collective art and culture of MidCity.

The makers offer a variety handmade, repurposed, and fair-trade goods that make perfect gifts.

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Zapp's International

Beer Fest Date Time Location Website

March 28 3:30 pm – 6 pm LSU Rural life museum www.lsu.edu/rurallife/events.php

This beer festival features over 200 brews from local to international. Of course this fest is only for guests 21 and older, so bring your ID. Designated drivers get a $15 discount on entry.

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