Lakeside2Riverside: 2026 Spring Festivals Guide Edition
May
May 29-31 | Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival
Jean Lafitte Auditorium and Grounds | lafitteseafoodfest.com
The Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival celebrates coastal cuisine with fresh seafood, live music, an art walk, and kayak rentals. Attendees can enjoy a crawfish cook-off and other festivities. Online and at-the-gate general admission is available, while kids 12 and under enter for free.
May 30 | A Taste of Covington
Historic Downtown Covington | atasteofcovington.com
A Taste of Covington spans specific May dates with wine tastings, gourmet dinners, and culinary events in Historic Downtown Covington. The event features the Festa del Vino, the Champagne Jazz Brunch, the Global Whiskey Tasting, and the Grand Tasting to enjoy.
June
June 6 & 7 | Creole Tomato Festival
French Market | frenchmarket.org/festivals-events
The 40th Annual Creole Tomato Festival will celebrate Southeast Louisiana's tomato season with food booths featuring Creole tomato dishes, live music, free activities, dance lessons, and fresh produce. Attendees can enjoy regional bands, Bloody Marys, and market vendors over two days.
June 10-14 | New Orleans Wine & Food Experience
Multiple Locations | nowfe.com
The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience brings food and drink events across the city with wine tastings, wine dinners led by chefs, seminars, the Grand Tasting, and more. At the Grand Tasting, wine from around the world will be showcased, and connoisseurs will meet wine-makers.
