Festival Season in Louisiana - Louie Louie’s Favorites
Springtime in Louisiana means Festival Season. If you don’t live down here you’d be forgiven for thinking that calling this a “season” seems like an exaggeration. We assure you: it’s not. In April there’s a travel-worthy festival every single weekend. Whether you’re into finding new flavors or discovering new music, Louisiana has a festival for you. Here are some of our favorites.
Festival International
https://www.festivalinternational.org/
April 22-26, 2026
Billed as “The Largest International Music Festival in the US”, Festival International welcomes incredible acts to Lafayette, LA every spring. This year’s lineup includes acts from Cuba, Jamaica and Nova Scotia, and of course the French Cajun music Lafayette is famous for.
Where to find Louie Louie:
Check out the adorable shop Doc’s Pop In in the heart of Downtown Lafayette for all your picnic provisions!
Pontchatoula Strawberry Festival
https://www.lastrawberryfestival.com/
April 10-12, 2026
Did you know Pontchatoula, Louisiana is the “Strawberry capital of the world”? This family-friendly festival has a massive market to find all things strawberry, from freshly picked pallets to adorable clothes and kitchen wares, and a carnival filled with games and rides for all ages.
Don’t sleep on the antiques shopping in downtown Pontchatoula!
Where to find Louie Louie:
Check out the Rouse’s market in - where else? - the Berryland shopping center
French Quarter Festival
https://frenchquarterfest.org/
April 16-19, 2026
Music takes over the historic French Quarter thanks to 16 stages throughout streets, parks, and venues. It’s like the best block party you’ve ever been to, with the stunning backdrop of some of America’s oldest buildings, and New Orleans headliners like Big Freedia, People Museum, PJ Morton and The Lost Bayou Ramblers.
Where to find Louie Louie:
Everywhere!! Check out our store locator while you’re at the festival to find the nearest Louie
Jazz Fest
April 26-May 3, 2026
The father of all music festivals, nothing compares to Jazz Fest at the New Orleans Fairgrounds. 8 days, 16 stages, a thriving art and apparel market, and creole food you can’t get anywhere else.
This year’s featured Cultural Exchange country is Jamaica - which means the vibes will be extra high!
Other headliners include David Byrne, Stevie Nicks, Tyler Childers, Lorde, Nas, Widespread Panic, Kings of Leon, Alabama Shakes, and St. Vincent.
Set the mood before your first sip with the official Louie Louie Spotify playlist — a laid-back mix of New Orleans-inspired grooves, feel-good tracks, and easy listening made to pair perfectly with a chilled Louie Louie. Whether you’re hosting friends, winding down on the porch, or swapping cocktails for cannabis seltzers, this playlist was built for good times only.
Where to find Louie Louie:
Jazz Fest isn’t complete without a pop in at the famous Liuzzas By the Track. Pro tip: if you can stay a while, ask for your Louie Louie in a frosty mug!
