5 upcoming · 2 past
Upcoming events
in 34d
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles 2026
Lafayette, LA (Girard Park)
Three free days of Cajun and zydeco under the Girard Park oaks — Acadiana's family reunion.
Good fit: RV · Towable · Trucks & vans
in 150d
Mardi Gras 2027 — New Orleans
New Orleans (French Quarter + Uptown parade route)
Mardi Gras 2027 culminates Feb 9 (Fat Tuesday). RV at Pontchartrain Landing or Bayou Segnette.
Good fit: RV · Trucks & vans
in 229d
New Orleans Jazz + Heritage Festival 2027
New Orleans (Fair Grounds Race Course)
Jazz Fest 2027: 8 days over 2 weekends, Apr 22–25 + Apr 29–May 2. Bayou Segnette State Park + Pontchartrain Landing RV Resort.
Good fit: RV · Trucks & vans
in 244d
Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival 2027
Breaux Bridge, LA (Parc Hardy)
The 'Crawfish Capital of the World' turns out for Cajun and zydeco on three stages and crawfish every way.
Good fit: RV · Towable · Trucks & vans
in 535d
Mardi Gras 2028 — New Orleans
New Orleans
Mardi Gras 2028 — Fat Tuesday Feb 29 (leap year).
Good fit: RV · Trucks & vans
See 2 past events
Mardi Gras 2026 — New Orleans
New Orleans (Uptown parade route + French Quarter, LA)
Mardi Gras 2026 — Fat Tuesday Feb 17, parade-route lockdowns from Feb 6, RV bases on the lake.
Deep-dive availableGood fit: RV · Trucks & vans
New Orleans Jazz + Heritage Festival 2026
New Orleans (Fair Grounds Race Course)
Jazz Fest 7 days over 2 weekends. Bayou Segnette State Park + Pontchartrain Landing RV Resort.
Good fit: RV · Trucks & vans
Plan it by rig
Upcoming Louisiana events with per-class planning pages — pick the event, then the rig you'd drive.
FAQ
What major events happen in Louisiana in 2026-2028?
Louisiana hosts 7 events on PickRV's curated calendar — 5 upcoming. Top categories: Music festivals, Cultural.
When should I book an RV for Louisiana events?
Demand-multiplier 4.5×+ events need 6-12 months lead time. Mid-tier (3.5-4×) need 3-5 months. Seasonal windows 2-4 months. Each event page lists exact recommended lead-time in weeks.
Are PickRV's Louisiana event listings accurate?
Yes. We cite official event organizer, .gov, NPS, or NOAA sources on every entry. We do not invent attendance figures — we cite the official figure or omit it. Safety + legal disclaimers required for every elevated-risk event.
Louisiana rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- State rental tax
- 7% · not collected by PickRV
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed — disclosure required
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-07:00
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