Fall Festival Guide 2026
Louisiana Renaissance Festival
Through Dec. 13 | 46468 River Rd., Hammond
renfest.net
Since 2000, the Louisiana Renaissance Festival has been an annual autumn event focused on all things medieval in Hammond. This festival transforms into a 17th-century English village featuring live jousting and more than 50 daily shows and entertainment across dozens stages. There will also be over 600 local and national craft vendors along with classic festival treats and medieval-inspired food.
LUNA Fête
Nov. 13-15 | Downtown New Orleans
lunafete.org
New Orleans' popular LUNA Fête returns for its 12th edition this year with the theme "The Puppetry Parade." This celebration by Arts New Orleans, spanning from Gallier Hall to the Piazza d'Italia, will feature beautiful projection mapping by local, national, and international artists on NOLA's architecture. There will also be illuminated puppets, music, glowing sculptures, a silent disco, and more.
National Folk Festival
Nov. 13-15 | Jackson, Mississippi
nationalfolkfestival.com
The National Folk Festival is an outdoor celebration that honors diverse cultural and musical traditions of America. Featuring up to seven live stages with performances from over 300 traditional musicians, dancers, and storytellers, this event blends styles such as Cajun, bluegrass, East Asian, gospel, West African, and more. There will also be a marketplace, craft exhibits, and diverse food stands.
Atchafalaya Basin Festival
Nov. 14 | Henry Guidry Memorial Park, Henderson
basinfestival.com
The Atchafalaya Basin Festival is a free admission for all event that will offer an array of fun activities such as live performances by Pine Leaf Boys, Sweet Cecilia, and more, as well as local merchandise, raffle, and live and silent auctions. This festival provides a welcoming space for travelers to immerse themselves in Louisiana's culture and enjoy the festivities.
Covington Three Rivers Art Festival
Nov. 14 & 15 | Historic Downtown Covington
covingtonthreeriversartfestival.com
The Covington Three Rivers Arts Festival takes over several city blocks with 200 carefully juried artists. With works from practically every medium, this festival represents booths featuring ceramics, paintings, photography, fiber art, woodworking, metalwork, sculptures, jewelry, and more along Covington's Columbia Street. There will also be local food and beverage vendors, as well as a kids hangout area.
Sober Fest
Nov. 21 | The Broadside
bridgehouse.org/events/soberfest
Sober Fest is a family friendly event that serves a variety of food options for purchase from local vendors and food trucks, non-alcoholic beverages for sale, and live music by Ivan Neville, Flow Tribe, and more. Benefiting the Bridge House/Grace House, this event honors those who have lost their battle with addiction or have passed away while in recovery.
Walk to End Alzheimer's New Orleans
Nov. 21 | UNO's Earl K. Long Library Lawn
act.alz.org
Join families, caregivers, and community supporters at the Walk to End Alzheimer's in New Orleans, raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support, and research. Walkers will gather at 9 a.m. before the Promise Garden Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. and one-mile walk at 10 a.m. Participants can register for free and are encouraged to fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Association.
Celebration in the Oaks
Nov. 27 - Jan. 1 | City Park
celebrationintheoaks.com
Since the 1980s, Celebration in the Oaks has displayed an incredible winter wonderland for visitors every holiday season. Over one million twinkling lights will shine as you travel through their driving tours or their walking tour. There will also be rides at the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, as well as access to the beautiful and elegant Botanical Garden.
Plaquemines Christmas Festival & Parade
Nov. 28 | F. Edward Hebert Boulevard
plaqueminesparishtourism.com
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year on the Westbank during the third annual Plaquemines Christmas Festival & Parade. The Christmas parade will kick off at 4 p.m. and will go down F. Edward Hebert Boulevard. In addition to the parade, there will be free photos with Santa, live music, a Christmas fun run, food, and much more.
