Lake Charles is conveniently located off I-10, between Houston and New Orleans. The developing downtown and welcoming community make it the ideal place for a fun, easy getaway. Plan a long weekend with Southwest Louisiana's annual festival and fairs celebrating our Creole and Cajun heritage and food, stellar performances by regional and national acts at our multiple casino resort concerts, and thrilling sporting events and expos showcasing Louisiana's best outdoor recreation. In addition to these exciting annual events, the Lake Area hosts a fun, family-friendly Mardi Gras and 10-day Chuck Eats Restaurant Week extravaganza.

January - March

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January 13-14, 2023, in downtown Cameron, LA. Held annually. The "oldest and coldest" Southwest Louisiana festival, as it's billed by organizers, caters to all ages and interests, featuring parades, a gumbo cook-off, pageants, a 5k and 1-mile run/walk, dances, Cajun music…

Black Heritage Festival 2025 Mar 06

Join us for the 2025 Black Heritage Festival, a celebration of African American culture and heritage. 2025 dates TBA. Take a look at the 2024 Event Line Up **** On Saturday, bring the whole family for a day filled with education and entertainment, including food trucks, food…

Celebrating the economic and culinary impact rabbits have in Southwest Louisiana, the annual Iowa Rabbit Festival is a one-of-a-kind event. The festival will be held at Burton Complex, 7001 Gulf Highway, Lake Charles. The family-friendly event has some of the best music in the…

April - June

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The 4th annual This is Home Fest will be Saturday, April 20, 2024. Festival Mission The Mission of This is Home Fest is to enhance the unique quality of life in Southwest Louisiana by sharing music and culture that celebrate local and global artistry. The festival will promote…

Friday, June 16, 2023 - 5th Annual Movie Under the Stars This year’s movie will be “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” presented by SWLA Center for Health Services. In this 2017 Jumanji adventure, four high-school kids discover an old video game console and are drawn into the…

July - September

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Louisiana Food & Wine Festival Sep 19
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The Louisiana Food & Wine Festival takes place September 19-22, 2024 in Lake Charles, with all-inclusive food and drink tasting events, including over 300 varieties of culinary, wine, beer, and spirit tastings experiences and 40+ restaurants. Learn more about the…

October - December

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Cal Cam Fair Oct 03

The Cal Cam Fair will be celebrating our 102nd Anniversary this October! Experience the Cal Cam pageant on Thursday October 3rd, Cal Cam's Got Talent on Friday October 4th, and the Cal Cam Fair Bull Fight on Saturday, October 5th. More event information will be posted closer to…

Chuck Fest Oct 19

Chuck Fest will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, in Downtown Lake Charles and will feature a full lineup of everything Louisiana. From bands to beers and more, Chuck Fest will be a celebration of Louisiana culture! What initially began as an idea to celebrate Luna Bar and…