Throughout the year, more than 400 festivals shape and nourish daily life Louisiana, many of them celebrating local culinary specialties.
Gumbo, a delicious spicy meat or seafood stew that embodies Creole and Cajun cooking, even has its own World Championship in New Iberia. Boudin, a well-known specialty in Scott, along with crackling, served at the Port Barre Cracklin Festival, are two must-try Cajun appetizers for visitors.
The French Food Festival in Larose offers a chance to rediscover familiar flavors, while in Shreveport, authentic southern cooking shines at the Soul Food Fall Festival.
Spanish and Native American food heritage can be explored in Zwolle Tamale Fiesta, where visitors will enjoy this delicious steamed delicacy.
Barbecue lovers will find plenty to savor at the Smoke & Barrel Bourbon, BBQ & Whiskey Festival in Lafayette or at Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival in New Orleans.
With crawfish season in full swing through May, the Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival and its unique atmosphere is a not to be missed travel experience in Breaux Bridge, St. Martin Parish. The Louisiana Crawfish Festival in Chalmette and the Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival in Morgan City are two other examples of the many events celebrating Louisiana’s favorite crustacean.
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