CREOLE
FESTIVAL
This French heritage
festival is held in October at the Creole House Museum on LA Hwy 16 in
French Settlement. Sponsored by the French Settlement Historical Society,
the festival presents live entertainment, dancing, food and drink.
Contact Mercy Lobell at (225)
698-9886.
DENHAM
SPRINGFEST
Denham's SpringFest is one
of two street festivals held the first Saturday of May in Denham Springs'
downtown antique district. During these festivals, Range Avenue from
Florida Blvd. to Centerville Street is closed to automobile traffic, as
booths, food vendors and entertainment fill the streets.
Each year in October, the Arpadhon Hungarian Settlement CulturalAssociation presents a traditional heritage celebration and Hungarian Harvest Dance, with traditional Hungarian food, dance and other traditions. A limited number of tickets for the public are available through members of the association. Contact Jimmy King at (225) 567-9670.
LIVINGSTON PARISH
FAIR
The Livingston Parish Fair
is held the second full week in October at the Livingston Parish Fair
Grounds on U.S. Hwy 190 just west of the town of Livingston. The fair
features a parade, rodeo, midway, livestock show, school and crafts
exhibits, beauty pageant, cheerleader competition, a spelling bee, Old
Folks Day and more.
Kids Fun Day is held the second Saturday in June. Free rides, food and entertainment. Sponsored by Sheriff Willie Graves.
OLDE
DOWNTOWN ANTIQUE FESTIVAL
The Olde Downtown Antique
Festival is the other annual street festival in Denham Springs. Held the
first Saturday in October, this street fair features a wide variety of
wares and continuous free entertainment throughout the entire day.
Springfield, the oldest town in Livingston Parish, will hold its Heritage Festival the second weekend in November 2001. Going back to their roots with covered wagons, horses, old engines, Old Folks Pow-Wow, live entertainment, chili cook-off, crafts, rides, and food. Located in the Town of Springfield, Hwy. 22/42. Sponsored by Springfield Team City and the Town of Springfield. For more information call Denise Martin at (225) 294-2379 or the Springfield Town Hall at (225) 294-3150.