Andouille Festival

Louisiana's beloved sausage is the star of the show at this festival, as befits a delicacy of such flavor. There'll be andouille cooking contests, of course, plus an Andouille Run, an Andouille Eating Contest, a second line parade, a car show, and plenty of music. Thomas F. Daley Memorial Park, 2900 Highway 51. 6 pm–midnight Friday, 11 am–midnight Saturday, 11 am–9 pm Sunday. $3 adults; $1 children 3–12 years old. andouillefestival.com.