The Louisiana Book Festival is a fantastic event held downtown in the vicinity of the State…read moreLibrary. It celebrates everything related to books and reading, as well as the authors who write these various types of books. The special emphasis is always on Louisiana authors, topics, and publishers. There is always a scheduled program of discussions, book signings, and panels to attend. It is so filled with various events that there is always a big printed program, and now there's even an app for Apple & Android devices so you can know where and when things are going on. It's also a great event for young readers, there's always lots of children's and young adult literature and authors as well as activities for the kids. This year I saw a paper making tent, and characters from children's books walking about in costume taking pictures with the kids. It's great to see parents bringing their young ones to an event that promotes books and reading.

Attended again after 4 years with my 12yr old daughter and one of her friends. We enjoyed a live…read morecooking demonstration by a chef from NOLA. At the end we were able to try some of the chili and cornbread she made. The girls enjoyed making the paper again. There seemed to be less vendors this time but it was still nice. Maybe the setup was just different. Also ,there seemed to be less food vendors and no live music. Overall we enjoyed the nice weather and just being outside. We would definitely attend again.

This was a cute parade. It ran right outside a friend of ours house and we caught it while at his…read morebirthday party. The parade is small, but there's a lot to offer. It's family friendly, the floats are cute and well made and the kids riding in the parade seemed to be having a great time. I snagged a signature cup and every "woot!" garnered a bead. Funny moment when I caught a throw and a guy on the float told me "it lights up, just press the button!". This is a very "homey" parade and you won't see anyone fighting over throws here. I was impressed with the bands that they had and the walking krewes as well. It was a lot of fun and I'd be happy to attend again.

This was such a fun neighborhood parade that lit up the night! It's Mari Gras season, so bring on…read morethe parades. Very family-friendly and many throws to go around. Parades bring the community together and there were many folks out ready to raise their hands up to have a good-ole time. If you have never been before and plan on coming in the future, don't be intimidated. There is plenty of room for ya'! You don't have to wait hours to catch this parade because the route is long enough for you to find a good spot and be able to see it roll through. I loved the creativity of the floats and the enthusiasm of not only the participants in the parade, but those that were spectating! Now, I have more beads to add to my collection! Be sure to check out the Yelp Events page for Mardi Gras events that happen throughout the capital city during the season! yelp.com/events/baton-rouge.

Now this is a holiday festival my family have always enjoyed going to during the Christmas season…read more It has gotten bigger and better as the years have gone by. In recent years, they have added a snow tubing area that the kids absolutely love. There is live music, local restaurants open, visits/photos with Santa at the Old State Capitol and so much more. Downtown is definitely bustling with families and individuals ready to celebrate the holiday season. The tree gets lit and many flock over participate in the festivities. I love events that bring the community out enjoy all that downtown has to offer. The Baton Rouge downtown area is booming, so when events happen to bring more attention to it happen, I always love to participate. This is also the same evening that Forum 35 holds their annual Reindeer Run that is an event that encourages to Baton Rouge to get active, race or leisurely run around the downtown area. Awesome to see huge participation for this event as well! So, when the holidays come around, make sure you are in tune with the date of this festival and make plans to gather your peeps and/or your family and get them out to kick off the holiday season the right way!

Another successful event in the Baton Rouge's Mid-City District! I love how this neighborhood comes…read moretogether, with businesses joining together to open up to the public bringing live music, free food & drink (at some locations), pop-up shops, artists showcases and so much more. Very similar to the White Light Night Event (during the holiday season), it's free and something for the whole family to come out and enjoy. If you want to try to hit up the neighborhood from end to end, you may have to start as soon as they get going, map out all the businesses you are going to hit (with the help of the Yelp bookmarking feature) and time everything precisely. There is a lot to see, a lot to explore and so many awesome folks to meet. Tonight I met many influential people in the community including Mr. Mayor himself, Kip Holden, who is always a pleasure to run into. Don't forget to ride the shuttles to help you get from point A to point B. I know there are always a bunch of events happening in Baton Rouge now, but this is definitely one not to miss. I look forward to next year!

Excellent variety of blues artists. The outdoor venue is wonderful and extremely accommodating as…read morewell as relaxing.

The Blues Festival is a great event in April in downtown Baton Rouge that has a little something…read morefor everyone. Some years there are some really big names that come in, others it is more local talent exposed. I've tried to get down there every year, and it's fun to see how the event has blossomed. There are more local artisans selling down there now which is great. There are also numerous food trucks and vendors so you absolutely will not leave hungry. There are four stages where you can set up and catch all sorts of groups. It's a very friendly vibe all around. I did feel like there was a disconnect this year with communication. I did not see as much advertising around the city until the week of, and I know several past attendees who were not aware of the date and missed it due to scheduling conflicts. It was also not publicized more than a day or two in advance that the bike corrals would be there again with a safe spot to leave your bike if you chose to ride down there. I spoke to the group over that and they hadn't been given much notice either. I tried to ask a couple of questions on social media but the link it kept sending me to was either broken or I wasn't sure if it would send me where I needed to go. Overall, it's a great event that exposes you to lots of talent, and I do look forward to it every year!

I wasn't sure what to expect because this was our first time coming! We were greeted by boy scouts…read morewho handed us a map and fans. They had booths all over the grounds and the smells of all the different foods were amazing! I could have sat for hours listening to the zydeco music. So we walked around visiting the different vendors. They had sugar soap, sugar rum, paintings, face painting, a petting zoo, cake walk, bake sale tent...along with blacksmith demonstrators, tea cake making, coffee making, net weaving, and embroidery. The huge sugar harvesting vehicles were on display. You could taste sugar cane. Tons of food and drinks. It was a really nice day out!

Experience living history, where the past meets the present. This was in celebration of the annual…read moresugar cane harvest that made for a sweet time for all that attended. It was set at the West Baton Rouge Museum in Port Allen, LA. With lush greenery, beautiful trees and a huge open space, it made the perfect spot for this huge community festival. Of all the years I lived in West Baton Rouge and now East Baton Rouge, I have never been to this event and I could hardly believe it! It was so much fun and was the perfect way to step back into history and get a taste of how life was back then. There were multiple demonstrations showcasing various artisans and crafters, local food vendors, historical home tours, live performers, open hearth cooking, dancing, a sweets contest, live animals and so much more. This year marked the 20th annual SugarFest, so it made it all the more special. Make sure you tune into all that The West Baton Rouge has to offer all year round.

West Baton Rouge Museum is a wonderful, family friendly place to visit. It is loaded with history…read moreof the area! Be sure to check out the huge gear from Cinclaire Plantation at the front of the building. Once you enter the main structure you will learn about one of the leading revenue sources for Louisiana, sugar cane. There are other buildings on the property to tour including a plantation store! In the fall, the grounds are filled with vendors and educators for the annual Sugar Fest! This is a GREAT family festival...kids young and old love it! Great storytellers like Judy Whitney Davis are on hand to bring history alive! Another interesting tidbit is that the West Baton Rouge Museum is free for residents of West Baton Rouge parish!

I came recently because I was in the area. Their most recent rotating exhibit was about Creole Folk…read moreTales and artwork. The rest of the museum was still very interesting and well worth a visit. Reasonable admission price, friendly employees. They also hold events that are open to the public and sound very interesting.

Super clean! The ramp to get there isn't for the weak so wear comfortable shoes since it can be…read moretricky with heels! The seats are VERY uncomfortable for anyone over 5'7" because your knees reach the seat in front of you even when sitting with your back against your chair! I know this can't be fixed but wish they'd left about 3" more between each row of seats! The big screen is easy to see and the acoustics are great!

Even with being an LSU alum I never spent too much time in the PMAC. It is the host to many events…read moreincluding the LSU basketball games. There are several concession stands just like Tiger Stadium including chick fil a and papa johns. Of course regular high stadium prices as usual so maybe try to catch a meal at one of the nearby restaurants. The seats are kind of close and tight when it's a packed house. It is clean though and it's one of the many awesome sights of the campus.