When the temperatures start to cool down, festival season begins. Louisiana has more than 500 festivals throughout the year, each one certainly worthy of a road trip from any corner of the state. With the cooler temperatures of fall right around the corner, it’s time to start marking your calendar so you can attend some of the best harvest festivals in Louisiana. Are you planning on attending any (or all) of these festivals? Hopefully, you’ll make it to all of them because each one is just as much fun as the next!

1. Nola on Tap
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Beer lovers, this one’s for you. Bring your chairs, blankets, and even your dog and sample more than 400 beers, listen to live music, eat some delicious food from local vendors, and maybe adopt a pet while you’re there. Since 2009, The Bulldog and the Louisiana SPCA partner up to bring you one of the largest beer fests in the region. Come out and drink beer to support a great cause. It’s Saturday, September 21 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Festival Grounds in New Orleans City Park.

Address: 1701 Wisner Boulevard, New Orleans, LA, 70124.
2. Gretna Heritage Festival
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Celebrating their 22nd anniversary, the Gretna Heritage Festival encompasses 25 city blocks, featuring six stages, a giant food tent where there’s just about every culture represented, arts & crafts, and rides and entertainment for kids. The musical performances this year feature Huey Lewis & The News, The B-52’s, Pat Benatar, KISS, and many more. There’s something for everyone at this massive festival, and you won’t want to miss it. The festival will be held September 27-29.
Friday 9/27: 3 p.m. till 11:15 p.m.
Saturday 9/28: 10 a.m. till 12:30 a.m.
Sunday 9/29: 10 a.m. till 7 p.m.

Address: 327 Huey P. Long Avenue, Gretna, LA, 70053.
3. Andouille Festival
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The 46th annual Andouille Festival kicks off October 18-20, and features amazing music, carnival rides for all ages, and of course delicious food cooked with andouille sausage. There’s an andouille cook-off, a fun run, a Sunday jazz brunch, a second line parade, and an andouille eating contest. This is a jam-packed weekend you won’t want to miss it!

Address: 2900 Highway 51, LaPlace, LA, 70068.
4. Harvest Festival on False River
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The 9th annual Harvest Festival will be held on October 18-20 in downtown New Roads. Join them for a weekend jam-packed with great music, awesome vendors, and a first-class carnival.

Address: 211 West Main Street, New Roads, LA, 70760

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5. Rougarou Fest
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Get into the Halloween spirit by heading over to the Rougarou Fest, which is happening on October 26 and 27th. There’ll be food, drinks, live music, a costume contest, a parade, and much more. Come out and celebrate this mythical cajun beast at this unique festival that's fun for families with kids of all ages.

Address: 7856 Main Street, Houma, LA, 70360
6. Black Pot Festival
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Returning for its 13th year, the Black Pot Festival celebrates music, fun, and the culture of Southwest Louisiana in the best way. The festival is October 25th and 26, but Blackpot Camp, which takes place in Eunice, is a four-day workshop celebrating music, food, and community. Here you can take part in music classes, singing workshops, dance, and cooking classes all centering around the Cajun/Creole culture. Bring your tent and rough it with some of the nicest and most talented people you’ll ever meet.

Vermillionville Address: 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, LA, 70508
Camp Address: 1717 Veterans Memorial Highway, Eunice, LA, 70535
7. Louisiana Pecan Festival
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Head over to the sleepy little town of Colfax and watch it come alive for one weekend to celebrate all things pecan. The Pecan Festival is filled with musical acts, local vendors, a carnival, and more. Be sure to stay until the end on Saturday to watch the spectacular fireworks display! The Pecan Festival is always the first full weekend in November: this year it’s happening November 1-3.

Address: 611 8th Street, Colfax, LA, 71417
8. Cracklin Festival
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Attended by thousands each year, the Crackling Festival has been a major fundraiser for the Port Barre Lions Club since it began in 1985. The festival features a parade, carnival rides for all ages, a pageant with 15 different age divisions, live music from local and regional artists, and of course, the Cracklin Cook-Off. The cook-off is the highlight of the event, with everyone hoping to take home first place. They havent announced the 2019 dates yet, so be sure to follow them on Facebook to stay up to date.

Address: 169 Park Street, Port Barre, LA, 70577

Did your favorite festival make the list? Don’t forget to check out our other fall festival article right here.

Are you planning on attending any of the best harvest festivals in Louisiana? Let us know which festivals you’ll be attending in the comments below!

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What other types of events take place in fall in Louisiana?

The fall in Louisiana is a great time of year for events. Since the temperatures drop, there are countless festivals and outdoor attractions that pepper the state. From late September until December, you can bet there’s something going on just about every weekend. Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and haunted houses are always a fun-filled way to spend your afternoon with loved ones.  Every November the town of Abbeville puts on their annual Omelette Festival, where chefs from around the world come together to make a massive, 5,000-egg omelette in the town square.

What are the best family-friendly activities to do in the fall in Louisiana?

There are countless family-friendly fall activities in Louisiana. Pumpkin Patches like Mrs. Heather’s in Hammond attract hundreds of visitors every season, while places like CM Farms in Dry Creek transform their farm every year into a massive 12-acre corn maze that’s always a fun, family-friendly attraction.

Which Louisiana town is the best to visit in the fall?

Louisiana has dozens and dozens of towns that are perfect for a fall getaway.If you are looking to catch the fall foliage, northern towns like Homer or Farmerville are great options because both towns are home to state parks, where you’ll find beautiful fall foliage if you time your visit right. Natchitoches is always an exciting and charming town to visit, and southern towns in the heart of Cajun Country like Breaux Bridge and Abbeville always have things to do in fall in Louisiana.

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