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Fairs and Festivals

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.

HUNGARIAN   FESTIVAL
 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.

LIVINGSTON  PARISH  KIDS  FUN  DAY
 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 HERITAGE FESTIVAL
 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.