The first-ever Louisiana Moonshine Festival is coming to the West Louisiana Forestry Festival fairgrounds in Leesville, March 7-8.

This two-day family-friendly event will feature live music on two stages, a variety of foods, kid’s activities, and a chance to meet moonshiners and master distillers from around the country.

Gates will open at 10 a.m. Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8, with opening ceremonies set for 10:30 a.m. both days. 

A festival pageant will be held in the auditorium Saturday from 10 a.m. – noon.  Live music will fill the air both days from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.  The main stage will be set up at the carnival midway area of the fairgrounds.  Bring your lawn chairs.  Acoustic music will be live on the indoor stage of the auditorium.

This is your opportunity to meet moonshiners and master distillers, as seen on cable TV.  Special tastings will be available from the Louisiana Moonshine Company in Leesville.  They are the only state-licensed moonshine distillery in Louisiana.

Boiled crawfish will be available both days of the festival near the outdoor music stage. A variety of foods from vendors across the state will also be available.  Vendors and artisans will feature their work and products.  Kids will have organized activities to participate in, while little ones will enjoy a small, exotic animal petting zoo.

Saturday night, the festival ends with a special veteran’s musical tribute show you don’t want to miss.

Admission is $20 at the gate Friday; $25 on Saturday.  Children 15 years and under are admitted free with adult paid admission.  Veterans, active-duty military, first responders and their families get in for $10 at the gate.

Check out the website   LouisianaMoonshineFestival.com for more information.