All Culinary Events

August 01, 2010 - September 30, 2010

COOLinary New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

During COOLinary, famous restaurants around the city offer specially priced summer menus. Good food for a good deal? Both locals and out-of-towners alike love COOLinary. Learn about participating restaurants at www.nomcvb.com/restaurants.

August 14, 2010 - October 24, 2010 | Concerts begin at 6:30pm each Saturday Night

Jazz’n the Vines - Outdoor Concert Series

Pontchartrain Vineyards - Bush, LA

Don’t miss the outdoor concert series—and tasty wines—at Pontchartrain Vineyards.  Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $10. Bring your lawn chairs and plan on picnicking with food from Windfield Farms. Here’s the lineup:

 

Aug. 14 Chuck Cavette and the All Stars

Aug. 28 Don Vappie and the Creole Jazz Serenaders

Sept. 11 Sunpie and the Louisiana Sunspots

Sept. 25 Larry Garner

Oct. 9 Benny Grunch & the Bunch

Oct. 23 Louisiana Purchase

                                                                       

Learn about Pontchartrain Vineyeards at www.pontchartrainvineyards.com.

September 10, 2010 - September 11, 2010

Roastin’ With Rosie Barbecue Festival

Jennings, LA

Bring your appetite. This third annual event features both barbecue and seafood competitions. You’ll also hear live music from the likes of John Conlee, Geno Delafose and Belton Richard. Find out how to join in the fun at www.jeffdavis.org.

September 10, 2010 - September 11, 2010

Cajun Food Fest

Lydia, LA

This South Louisiana festival kicks off with a Friday night fais do-do—what the locals call a Cajun dance party. At the Cajun Food Fest on Saturday, you’ll find around 30 food booths featuring the delicious dishes that have made our region a culinary capital. (Be sure to try the shrimp kabobs.) You’ll also find live music and carnival rides. Call 318.365.5577 for more information.

September 11, 2010 - October 09, 2010 | Saturday Sept. 11th and Saturday October 9th

Landry Vineyards Fall Concerts

Landry Vineyards - West Monroe, LA

Enjoy live music among the vines at this family-owned vineyard. You’re encouraged to bring your own lawn chair, blanket and picnic dinner. The vineyard’s delicious wines will be available for purchase, as will cheese trays, breads and other foods. September’s event will have a blues theme, while the October concert is set to feature Cajun tunes. Find details at www.landryvineyards.com.

September 12, 2010

PaPa George Fairchild’s Jambalaya Cook-Off

St. Gabriel Catholic Church - St. Gabriel, LA

Fill your plate and donate to a good cause. The jambalaya cook-off benefits St. Jude Children’s Hospital. In addition to the “cooking on wood” cook-off, there will be a mini-pot competition for kids. Each plate dinner costs $5 and includes jambalaya, white beans, salad and a roll. For information, visit www.visitiberville.com.

September 16, 2010 - September 16, 2010

Jokes, Jazz & Just Desserts

L’Auberge du Lac Casino Resort - Lake Charles, LA

This fundraiser benefitting the children of the Education and Treatment Council, also known as ETC/Harbour House, will be held in the ballroom of L’Auberge du Lac Casino Resort. Local bakeries will fill the room with all sorts of tempting desserts. An auction, as well as entertainment from Jay Mattioli, who appeared on America’s Got Talent, rounds out the evening. You can learn more at www.visitlakecharles.org.

September 18, 2010 - September 19, 2010

Louisiana Gator Fest

Mandeville, LA

Enjoy a weekend of gator gastronomy! The weekend features a gator cook-off; delicious foods such as alligator piquante, broiled seafood, jambalaya, and more; live entertainment; and arts and crafts. Get the scoop at louisianagatorfest.com.

September 22, 2010 - September 25, 2010

Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival

New Iberia, LA

One sweet festival! This event includes a street fair, blessing of the crop, fais do-do, parades and more. Get all the details at, visit www.hisugar.org.

September 26, 2010 | All Day Festival

Calca-Chew Food Festival

St. Margaret Family Center - Lake Charles, LA

Boasting some of the best Cajun cooking in Calcasieu Parish!  The festival includes crafts, raffles, a live auction, Cajun French music, and a children’s area. But, really, the food is the star of the show and you’ll find shrimp étouffée, boudin, fried fish, cracklins, gumbo and a lot more. Visit www.lakecharles.org for information.

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