It's hot and steamy all around Louisiana right now, but soon fall will be here and things will get a little better. And with fall comes some of the best festivals in the nation.

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Here's our list of some of the best festivals around Louisiana for September.

Highland Jazz and Blues Festival

September 19 in Columbia Park in Shreveport

25th Annual Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival – Natchitoches

September 18 & 19

Mamou Cajun Music Festival – Mamou

September 11-12

28th Annual Haynesville Butterfly Festival

September 12

1563 Fairgrounds Dr. Haynesville, Louisiana

Join us for the Annual Butterfly Festival at the Claiborne Parish Fair Complex.
This event includes

- Butterfly Exhibits

- Educational Workshops

- Live Music and Performances

- Art and Craft Fair

- Children’s Activities

- Butterfly Parade

Alligator Festival

September 24–27, 2026

Thursday: 6:00–9:00 p.m. (Locals Night – free admission)
Friday: 6:00–11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.

$5 Admission Fee

Free Admission for Ages 10 and Under

Interact with alligators and actually hold a gator for a photo op.

Farm Fest

Thursday, September 24, 2026
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

317 E. Main Street New Iberia

Mark the beginning of the annual Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival in New Iberia with family fun, live entertainment, and food and drinks. Fun activities include a petting zoo, games, and prizes. Decorate your own cupcake and win prizes at The Sugar Cube Sweepstakes! Live music in the gardens. Admission is $10 per family.

Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival

September 27 - 29, 2024

102 W. Main St. New Iberia

Street fair, Fais Do-Do's, Coronation of Queen Sugar, Blessing of the Crop, sugar cookery, photo & art exhibits, Louisiana Sugar Cane parade, children's parade and much more

Arts Walk

Friday, September 18, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Historic Downtown Thibodaux, Louisiana

Arts Walk invites you to stroll through Downtown Thibodaux while shopping, dining, & enjoying the talents of a variety of local artists.

Arts Walk is free & open to the public so bring the kids, enjoy extended business hours, & grab a bite to eat.

Louisiana Chicken Festival

Friday, September 25 – Saturday, September 26, 2026

Downtown Dubach, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana

This event includes a street dance, bingo, music, food and much more.

Red River Revel

Thursday, October 8 – Sunday, October 11, 2026
Thursday, October 15 – Sunday, October 18, 2026
2026 marks the 50th annual Red River Revel.

Festival Plaza in Downtown Shreveport

The Revel offers the highest level of national and regional musical performances. Split between multiple stages, the Revel provides musical performances all day for nine days in downtown Shreveport.