Sweet Dough Pie Festival
American Pie, Louisiana style
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Susan Sibille
A more inviting festival title could not be found. Head to the grounds of Grand Coteau Town Park for the annual celebration of the traditional goodness of the custard, fig, lemon, blackberry, what-have-you-stuffed pastry beloved by locals (and anyone else who takes a bite). Browse through more than seventy vendors of arts, handmade items, flowers, herbs, custom furniture, indoor and outdoor decor, baby and children's clothing while enjoying local food and live music. And of course, a pie competition. You can bet there will be piles of pie to buy, too.
Guests will also get the opportunity to immerse themselves in the scenic town of Grand Coteau with self-guided tours, including St. Ignatius School, the St. Peter Claver complex, the Schools of the Sacred Heart, St. Charles Church, and cemetery—with its backdrop of Spanish moss-draped live oaks, which includes the graves of the first African American Mayor for the State of Louisiana post-Reconstruction, the woman that the St. Charles Church Bell was named after, and historical gravesites for combat veterans and esteemed Jesuit priests. Proceeds to benefit the Grand Coteau Cultural Foundation. 9 am–5 pm at 231 Burleigh Lane, behind Town Hall. Free, with $5 parking. For more information on the festival or to become a vendor, call (337) 331-6352 or visit the Town of Grand Coteau Facebook Page.
