October means festivals in Cajun Country! Check out these great events near our Louisiana bed and breakfast, and plan your fall getaway today!
ROBERTS COVE GERMANFEST
Having fun at Germanfest! – photo courtesy of robertscovegermanfest.com
- October 4 & 5, 2014
- Roberts Cove, LA
- Robertscovegermanfest.com
Always held the first full weekend in October. This festival is family oriented with a German atmosphere and is unlike any other festival around. Located in the middle of peaceful country area, with friendly folks, fun and entertainment for all.
FESTIVALS ACADIEN ET CREOLES
- October 10-12, 2014
FESTIVALS ACADIEN ET CREOLES
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles – photo courtesy of FestivalsAcadiens.com - Lafayette/Girard Park, LA
- Festivalsacadiens.com
Great music line up with over 50 bands and 76 hours of free music, crafts such as jewelry, pottery, photography, wood furniture, Houma Indian craft, pine needle basket weaving, stained glass, musical instruments, silk weaving and more. Always good food and demos! Come join the fun!
INTERNATIONAL RICE FESTIVAL
International Rice Festival – photo courtesy of RiceFestival.com
- October 16-19, 2014
- Crowley, LA
- Ricefestival.com
One of the area’s oldest festivals, nearly 80 years! Enjoy two parades: the Children’s Parade, held on Friday and the Grand Parade, held on Saturday. It also boast of a diverse musical line up, this year headliner is Tracy Byrd, as well as local artists. Carnival rides, Rice Eating Contest, Fiddle and Accordion Contest, Senior Citizen’s Ball, Outdoor Arts and Crafts, rice threshing demonstration & more.
