List of Festivals and Events in Louisiana in 2017
There are so many festivals, races, and events happening in Louisiana in 2017 that it is hard to keep track! So, we have compiled a list of many of the popular events going on in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and the surrounding areas so that you won't miss a beat. The schedule of events includes arts and crafts festivals, music festivals, parades, charity races, and more. Some dates have yet to be announced and dates are subject to change due to weather and miscellaneous factors.
| JANUARY | ||
| 6-8 | Wizard World Comic Con | New Orleans |
| 15-17 | Louisiana Marathon | Baton Rouge |
| FEBRUARY | ||
| 11 | Krewe of Orion Mardi Gras Parade | Baton Rouge |
| 17 | Krewe of Artemis Mardi Gras Parade | Baton Rouge |
| 18 | Krewe Mystique Mardi Gras Parade | Baton Rouge |
| 19 | Krewe of Mutts Mardi Gras Parade | Baton Rouge |
| 25 | Spanish Town Parade | Baton Rouge |
| MARCH | ||
| TBA | New Orleans International Beer Fest | New Orleans |
| TBA | Audubon Zoo Soul Fest | New Orleans |
| TBA | Louisiana Nursery Festival | Forest Hill |
| 4 | Komen Baton Rouge Race For The Cure | Baton Rouge |
| 10-11 | BUKU Music & Art Project | New Orleans |
| 17-19 | Oyster Festival | Amite |
| 23-26 | Louisiana Crawfish Festival | Chalmette |
| 25 | Super Hero Fun Run & 5K | Zachary |
| APRIL | ||
| TBA | Live After Five Outdoor Concerts (Fridays) | Baton Rouge |
| TBA | Louisiana Earth Day | Baton Rouge |
| 1 | Cork Wine Festival | Shreveport |
| 1 | Zapp's International Beer Festival | Baton Rouge |
| 1 | Kite Fest Louisiane | Port Allen |
| 1-2 | Ebb & Flow Music & Arts Festival | Baton Rouge |
| 6-9 | French Quarter Festival | New Orleans |
| 7-9 | Strawberry Festival | Ponchatoula |
| 8-9 | Blues Festival | Baton Rouge |
| 22 | Seize The Day 5K - Epilepsy Foundation | Baton Rouge |
| 22-23 | Spring Angola Rodeo | Angola |
| 22-23 | Louisiana Comic Con | Shreveport/Bossier City |
| APRIL 28-MAY 1 | Jazz & Heritage Fest (First Weekend) | New Orleans |
| MAY | ||
| TBA | Live After Five Outdoor Concerts (Fridays) | Baton Rouge |
| TBA | Hot Art, Cool Nights | Baton Rouge |
| APR 28-MAY 1 | Jazz & Heritage Fest (1st Weekend) | New Orleans |
| 5-7 | Crawfish Festival | Breaux Bridge |
| 5-8 | Jazz & Heritage Fest (2nd Weekend) | New Orleans |
| 19-21 | Hangout Music Festival | Gulf Shores, AL |
| 26-28 | Bayou Country Superfest | New Orleans |
| 26-27 | Jambalaya Festival | Gonzales |
| JUNE | ||
| TBA | Louisiana Bicycle Festival | Abita Springs |
| JUNE 29-JULY 2 | Essence Festival | New Orleans |
| JULY | ||
| TBA | Forum35 Art Melt | Baton Rouge |
| JUNE 29-JULY 2 | Essence Festival | New Orleans |
| 3 | Kenilworth Independence Day Parade | Baton Rouge |
| 4 | Fireworks on the Mississippi | Baton Rouge |
| AUGUST | ||
| TBA | Whitney White Linen Night | New Orleans |
| SEPTEMBER | ||
| TBA | Ascension Hot Air Balloon Festival | Gonzales |
| TBA | Live After Five Outdoor Concerts (Fridays) | Baton Rouge |
| 2 | LSU Football Opening Game vs BYU | Houston, TX |
| 9 | LSU Football Home vs. Chattanooga | Baton Rouge |
| 23 | LSU Football Home vs. Syracuse | Baton Rouge |
| 30 | LSU Football Home vs. Troy | Baton Rouge |
| OCTOBER | ||
| TBA | Mini Maker Faire | Baton Rouge |
| TBA | Live After Five Outdoor Concerts (Fridays) | Baton Rouge |
| TBA | Wooden Boat Festival | Madisonville |
| Angola Rodeo (Every Sunday in October) | Angola | |
| 12-14 | Zwolle Tamale Fiesta | Zwolle |
| 14 | LSU Football Home vs. Auburn | Baton Rouge |
| 21 | Cane Field Classic Race | Port Allen |
| 21 | International Rice Festival | Crowley |
| OCT 26-NOV 5 | Greater Baton Rouge State Fair | Baton Rouge |
| 27-29 | Voodoo Music & Arts Experience | New Orleans |
| 28 | Louisiana Book Festival | Baton Rouge |
| NOVEMBER | ||
| TBA | White Light Night 2017 | Baton Rouge |
| TBA | Natchitoches Christmas Festival | Natchitoches |
| OCT 26-NOV 5 | Greater Baton Rouge State Fair | Baton Rouge |
| 11 | LSU Football Home vs. Arkansas | Baton Rouge |
| 17-18 | Broadmoor Arts & Crafts Festival | Baton Rouge |
| 25 | LSU Football Home vs. Texas A&M | Baton Rouge |
| DECEMBER | ||
| TBA | Celebration in the Oaks | New Orleans |
| TBA | Natchitoches Christmas Festival | Natchitoches |
| 31 | Red Stick Revelry - NYE Celebration | Baton Rouge |