Road Trip: Smoked Meat Festival in Ville Platte

Another Louisiana weekend, another great festival—this time, the party is in Ville Platte for the Le Festival de la Viande Boucanee, or the Smoked Meat Festival for those unfamiliar with the Cajun language. The two-day event kicks off Friday night with carnival rides and live music. However, the real attraction is Saturday’s cooking contest and the introduction of the Smoked Meat Royalty. Among this year’s performers are John Michael Montgomery, Jamie Bergeron, James Dupre and more. Admission is $9 for adults and $2 for children under 12 years old. For more information, click here.