Celebrating Labor Day: 11 Labor Day Events & Festivals In Louisiana

There's not a dull moment in Louisiana on a regular day (whatever that is,) there is always something going on. This is especially true in cities like New Orleans and Baton Rouge, because of the rich art and music scene, healthy nightlife with plenty of sports bars or live bands that play daily, not to mention a vast mix of tours, museums, and restaurants that are open 24 hours a day.

When there is a holiday like Labor Day weekend and folks get an extra day off from work, rest assured most cities and towns across the state take that time to put on a celebration or as we would say a festival. These events are always a great way to take in the many traditions, eclectic works of art, handmade crafts, as well as baked goods and cooked foods from around the region.

Labor Day weekend (Thurs. Aug. 29 - Mon. Sept. 2) is the perfect time for out-of-towners to drive/fly down to the Boot State and indulge in Louisiana culture and good times. So, come on down Cher! Celebrate Labor Day with us.

12 Labor Day Events & Festivals In Louisiana

29
Aug
LABOR DAY WEEKEND CAMP & CRAFT FAIR
Thu, Aug 29 – Tue, Sep 3
Land-O-Pines Family Campground Inc., 17145 Million Dollar Rd
Covington, LA

30
Aug
LOUISIANA SHRIMP AND PETROLEUM FESTIVAL
Thurs, Aug 29 – Tue, Sep 3
305 Everett St
Morgan City, LA

30
Aug
LABOR DAY WEEKEND (2 NIGHT MINIMUM)
Fri, Aug 30 – Mon, Sep 2
Hidden Oaks Campground, 21544 US-190
Hammond, LA

30
Aug
LABOR DAY WEEKEND - WITH THE BAND/CHICKEN ON THE BONE LIVE
Fri, Aug 30 – Mon, Sep 2
Funky 544, 544 Bourbon St
New Orleans, LA

31
Aug
42ND ANNUAL ORIGINAL SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA ZYDECO MUSIC FESTIVAL 
The Yambilee Festival Grounds (1939 West Landry Street)
Opelousas, LA

1
Sep
HEARING THE SILENT CRIES, HEALING THROUGH HOPE - CAR & BIKE SHOW
Sun, Sep 1 – Mon, Sep 2
2648 N Nobile St
Paulina, LA

1
Sep
THE ALUMNI LABOR DAY FINALE: GRAMBLING VS LIL LAFAYETTE
Sun, Sep 1 – Mon, Sep 2
Trendy Spaces, 102 Carmel Dr.
Lafayette, LA

LABOR DAY EVENTS FOR KIDS

2
Sep
LABOR DAY YOUTH CAMP: NOBL CLIMBING CAMP
Mon, 9 AM
New Orleans Boulder Lounge, 2360 St Claude Ave
New Orleans, LA

2
Sep
SONGS FOR THE PEOPLE
Mon, 6:30 – 10:30 PM
The Den at Howlin' Wolf,
907 S Peters St
New Orleans, LA

2
Sep
LABOR DAY DRAG BRUNCH
Mon, 10 AM – 3 PM
The Country Club, 634 Louisa St
New Orleans, LA

2
Sep
Step Into Storytime – Many CANCELED Library Closed...
Mon, 10 – 11 AM
Sabine Parish Library, 705 Main St
Many, LA