Melrose Fall Festival

Hundreds of vendors from across Louisiana will bring their finest goods out to the grounds of Melrose, which was built in 1796 by freedman Louis Metoyer and was later the home of esteemed artist Clementine Hunter. Gifts (for yourself or others) such as baked goods, home décor, jams, artwork, and more will be available for perusal and purchase. 9 am–5 pm Saturday, 10 pm–3 pm Sunday. $5 adults, $2 children ages 6–12. melroseplantation.org.

[Read more about Melrose Plantation and Clementine Hunter in this article from our August 2018 issue.]