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Take the whole family to the DeQuincy Railroad Days Festival

The tickets for one of the most popular events in southwest Louisiana, Arts & Crabs Fest, are on sale now. If the past is any indication, they won't last long! The signature event benefits the Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA, and features some of the most delicious crab dishes from the best chefs paired with local beers from Louisiana breweries. A $...

The Louisiana Fur and Wildlife Festival is a one of a kind festival. Where else will you see Girls Skinning competition?

Ready for some great Cajun food cooked by somebody's momma? Then mark your calendar for the Calca-Chew festival at September 28th.

Christmas will be here before you know it. Why not give unique gifts and help local artisans? Head to Iowa this Saturday for a huge Arts and Crafts festival.

One of the great things about living in Southwest Louisiana is the fantastic fishing. Whether you salt or fresh water fish we have some of the best estuaries. This weekend it's all about salt water fishing at the Cameron Fishing Festival.

It's almost July and that means it's watermelon time. Is there anything much better on a hot summer day that a big slice of ice cold watermelon? You'll find plenty of watermelon and all things associated with a great festival this weekend in DeRidder.

Starks is your stop this weekend for the annual Starks Mayhaw Festival. There's all the things that make a Southwest Louisiana carnival great  .... and jelly!

It is one of the most fun times of the year in Southwest Louisiana. It's Mardi Gras and that means great parades are ready to roll. We wanted to make sure you knew the times and routes so you don't miss any of the fun. The Merchants’ Parade is scheduled for Friday, Feb...

The holiday's are upon us and if it calls for a celebration, nobody does it better than SWLA. Enjoy a Cajun flare to your Christmas holiday complete with the best food, music, parades and thousands of lights.

This year will mark the 55th year for The Contraband Days Festival, and for that milestone, the event is getting a total makeover. What's on tap for Calcasieu Parish's most famous event in 2012? We've got the scoop.

It turns out that Friday’s Marshland Festival’s opening night was the farewell performance from our friends in Hip Boot Joe. We’re glad we got to capture them in their element one last time. Here’s their rendition of Journey’s “Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’”. You’re welcome.