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Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
(see also: 2025 - 2016)
December 4-6, 2026
Plaquemines Parish Orange Festival - Buras, Louisiana
At Historic Fort Jackson. The Parish is a region of ecological wonder with its many waterways, fishing and hunting grounds, and the best Citrus in the Country. Experience wonderful food, entertainment, crafts and competitions including contests for citrus desserts, shrimp peeling, catfish skinning, oyster shucking, duck calling, orange eating and orange peeling. Annually, 1st full weekend of December. December 5, 2026 26th Annual Christmas Festival and Parade
Benton, Louisiana
Located in the charming town of Benton, Louisiana, a fun filled day is planned from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. There is something for everyone to enjoy featuring a 5k run and health walk, children's area, inflatables, face painting, crafts, children's art contest, Cookie & Candy Contest, photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, live entertainment, children's archery, BB gun shooting, horseback rides, wildlife, heritage village exhibitors, arts & craft vendors, food court, Christmas parade and more. Free parking and shuttle service available at the Bossier Parish Court House on Benton Road and Burt Blvd. beginning at 9:30 am. December 23-January 2, 2027, 2026 NOLA Christmasfest
New Orleans, Louisiana
A dazzling, family-friendly seasonal event, offering your group the perfect opportunity to get into the holiday spirit, make a little joy, and spread a little cheer. Experience a real indoor ice skating rink, ice slides, carnival rides, Santa and friends, Gingerbread houses, decorated trees and more! Convenient parking nearby. December 31, 2026 New Year's Eve in Jackson Square
New Orleans, Louisiana
Live music, a view of the fleur-de-lis drop, and a spectacular fireworks show, Symphony in the Sky. Plus, watch the fleur-de-lis drop with Ryan Seacrest and other celebrity guests for the Central Time Zone New Years’ Countdown! Admission is FREE and open to the public.
2025 LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 2025
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
waiting for new datesDecember 5-7, 2025 - Plaquemines Parish Orange Festival
Buras, Louisiana
At Historic Fort Jacksn. The Parish is a region of ecological wonder with its many waterways, fishing and hunting grounds, and the best Citrus in the Country. Experience wonderful food, entertainment, crafts and competitions including contests for citrus desserts, shrimp peeling, catfish skinning, oyster shucking, duck calling, orange eating and orange peeling. Annually, 1st full weekend of December. December 6, 2025 25th Annual Christmas Festival and Parade
Benton, Louisiana
Located in the charming town of Benton, Louisiana, a fun filled day is planned from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. There is something for everyone to enjoy featuring a 5k run and health walk, children's area, inflatables, face painting, crafts, children's art contest, Cookie & Candy Contest, photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, live entertainment, children's archery, BB gun shooting, horseback rides, wildlife, heritage village exhibitors, arts & craft vendors, food court, Christmas parade and more. Free parking and shuttle service available at the Bossier Parish Court House on Benton Road and Burt Blvd. beginning at 9:30 am. December 7-9, 2025 USA Rice Outlook Conference
New Orleans, Louisiana
Save the date for this year's Outlook Conference featuring exciting speakers, outstanding learning sessions, and a trade show bringing the newest and most promising innovations to attendees. December 20-29, 2025 NOLA Christmasfest - New Orleans, Louisiana
A dazzling, family-friendly seasonal event, offering your group the perfect opportunity to get into the holiday spirit, make a little joy, and spread a little cheer. Experience a real indoor ice skating rink, ice slides, carnival rides, Santa and friends, Gingerbread houses, decorated trees and more! Convenient parking nearby. December 31, 2025 New Year's Eve in Jackson Square
New Orleans, Louisiana
Live music, a view of the fleur-de-lis drop, and a spectacular fireworks show, Symphony in the Sky. Plus, watch the fleur-de-lis drop with Ryan Seacrest and other celebrity guests for the Central Time Zone New Years’ Countdown! Admission is FREE and open to the public.
2016 LOUISIANA - December 2016
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS & LOCAL EVENTS
waiting for new datesDecember 3, 2016 Battle of the Paddle Gumbo Cook-off
Delcambre, Louisiana
Christmas Gumbo Cook-off. Delcambre Shrimp Festival Grounds - 411 S Richard St, Delcambre, LA 70528 - 337-349-0229 | 888-942-3742 | 
