By VPJ Staff
People in Louisiana live to pass a good time. That can mean lots of different ways to have some fun and maybe try something new. There were multiple local events in the last few days, and the whole month of May is just one big party!
Mayfest in downtown Leesville, May 3-4, features two days of free music, food, arts/crafts and fun. Herb lovers could visit the Herb and Garden Festival in Sunset that same weekend or go to Thibodeaux for the Fireman’s Fair. It’s also the last weekend of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
May 10-11: The riverbank on the Cane in Natchitoches is the site of the Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Fest, or you could head south to Rayne and check out the Frog Festival.
May 17-18: Visit Golden Meadow for the Louisiana Boulette and Hot Air Balloon Show, or head to New Orleans for the Bayou Boogaloo.
Great foods are celebrated May 24-26 with the Jambalaya Festival in Gonzales and Mudbug Madness in Shreveport. Do not miss the dessert table at the Greek Festival in New Orleans that same weekend.
Before the month of May is over, Lafayette will host a Zydeco Extravaganza; Franklinton invites you to the Washington Parish Balloon Festival, and June 1st brings us to the Peach Festival in Ruston.
It doesn’t stop there. First time visitors to our state think that’s all we do in Louisiana — throw a festival! Immerse yourself in the varied cultures and heritages that have uniquely shaped our state. Visitors love Louisiana! Homies, get involved in what is happening all around you and rediscover the passion for your home state!
Laissez les bon temps roulez! See you at the Mayfest next weekend in downtown Leesville.