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Fest day ever: 10+ spring festivals in the Capital Region

We’ve combed the Google events listings, scoured press releases and even chatted with participants to compile a detailed list of spring festivals. And, we promise there’s something for just about everyone to enjoy. Happy festing!


March 2

Zapp’s International Beerfest

LSU Rural Life Museum

Stock photos

March 9

Holi Festival

Repentance Park

Attendees at the inaugural Holi Festival in 2019. Courtesy photo

March 22-24

LA Tiki Festival

Various locations


April 5 + 6

Rock The Country

Lamar Dixon Expo Center


April 6 + 7

The Flower Fest

Pointe-Marie

File photo

 


April 14

Taste of Mid City

The Executive Center


April 19-21

Baton Rouge Blues Festival

Downtown Baton Rouge

Kevin Duffy / Courtesy Baton Rouge Blues Festival

April 24-28

Baton Rouge Improv Festival

LSU Music and Dramatic Arts Building and Greek Theater


April 27

Denham Springs Spring Festival

Denham Springs Antique Village


April 27

Baton Rouge Fiber Arts & Market Festival

Mid-City Artisans


May 18 +19

Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival

Main Library at Goodwood


May 24-26

Gonzales Jambalaya Festival

120 S. Irma Blvd.


May 24-26

Cajun Country Jam Memorial Day Festival

PARDS North Park, Denham Springs


June 15

Set It Off Fest

Mid City Ballroom


This article was originally published in the March 2024 issue of 225 magazine.

Olivia Deffes
Olivia Deffes started with "225" as an intern during her senior year at LSU, polishing off her part-time gig with her first-ever cover story on Garth Brooks' iconic visit to Tiger Stadium. After graduating, she took a 10-day summer break before starting full time with the magazine as its digital staff writer before taking on the role of digital editor, and now, managing editor. Besides being a journalist, she's a self-proclaimed sweet treat enthusiast and One Direction historian. Find her hunting down celeb interviews, perfecting our social media pages or gabbing about Harry Styles.