South Louisiana fall festival calendar for 2026

South Louisiana is preparing for its 2026 fall festival season, featuring a variety of community events, cook-offs, and traditional celebrations across the Acadiana region.

Key upcoming events include:

• Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival (September 24-27) in New Iberia: An agricultural tradition featuring a boat parade, sugar cookery contests, and the coronation of Queen Sugar.

• Cut Off Youth Center Hurricane Festival (September 25-27) in Lafourche Parish: A local tradition supporting the youth center with live music and family activities.

• Annual IRF Rice and Gravy Cook-Off (September 26) in Crowley: A culinary event serving as a precursor to the larger Rice Festival in October.

• La Fete Des Vieux Temps (October 2-4) in Raceland.