South Louisiana Family Festival

Once known as the Extreme Ranch Rodeo—the Louisiana Family Festival made waves as the first free admission Professional Bull Riding event in the state—drawing in over 5,000 people during its first year in 2010. This year's festival continues the tradition of a South Louisiana good time for all ages with an Extreme Color Run, Car Show, the Ag Farm and Fair, a Jambalaya cook-off and fishing rodeo, and much much more. Thursday and Friday 6 pm–10 pm. Saturday 10 am until. Free entry, individual events require specific admission fees. lafamilyfestival.com.