Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival 2024: Events & Info!
Is there anything sweeter than a celebration of sugar? From vibrant parades to the lively sounds of Cajun music, the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival and Fair, alongside other regional festivals, offers a unique blend of culture, community, and, of course, a whole lot of sugar-sweetened fun!
Mark your calendars! The Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival & Fair, a long-standing tradition in New Iberia, Louisiana, eagerly anticipates its 81st year, promising a weekend brimming with festivities. The last full weekend of September, specifically Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, will transform Main Street in New Iberia into a hub of activity. The Royalty Parade, a highlight of the festival, will roll down Main Street on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 12:00 pm. For those seeking information on how to participate in the children's parade or the royalty parade, forms are available for download, with the parade scheduled for September 28 and 29, 2024. The festival officially kicks off on Friday, September 27, marking the commencement of the sugar cane season with the traditional Blessing of the Crop at 10 a.m.
Beyond the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival, the spirit of celebration extends to other communities. The Clewiston Sugar Festival, a community-driven event, welcomes folks to enjoy free live music performances, an antique tractor display, a car show, a kids' play park, and a professional baking display. Similarly, the West Baton Rouge Museum's Sugarfest, a sweet celebration of the sugarcane harvest, will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2024, from 11 am to 4 pm, providing visitors of all ages with a free opportunity to learn about local culture, music, and history. The annual Stars of Style Gala, a key fundraiser for the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival, takes place on July 20 in New Iberia, building excitement and support for the main event.
The Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival is a community-driven event where folks can enjoy free live music performances by top country artists, local performers, an antique tractor display, a car show, a kids play park, a professional baking display, & enjoy the offerings of various food and crafts vendors.
A 5K run/walk is scheduled to start and end in downtown New Iberia, promising a fun-filled experience with food, drinks, awards, and, of course, a lot of fun. For anyone wanting to participate in this activity, walkers are welcome to join!
For those who are interested, the 2024 Michigan Sugar Queen is Isabella Stoutenburg of Sandusky, with Addison Hagen and as the queens court attendants.
Heres the complete fais do do music lineup for the 2024 Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival:
- Jamie bergeron & the kickin' cajuns
- Hot 107.9 breakfast jam with dj digital
The rod run is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, as part of the annual Clewiston's Sugar Festival.
The Iberia market hog pens can be reserved beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, at Sugarena, 713 NW Bypass Hwy, New Iberia, LA 70560.
To participate in the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival and support the community, be sure to send any registration or application forms to the Louisiana sugar cane festival & fair assn. before September 9, 2024.
| Event | Details | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival & Fair | Parades, Live Music, Food, Carnival, Agricultural Fair, Art Exhibits, Photography Contest, Flower Show, and more | Last full weekend of September (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), Parade on Sunday, September 29, 2024 | New Iberia, LA - Main Street and various locations |
| West Baton Rouge Museum Sugarfest | Celebration of Sugarcane Harvest, Local Culture, Music, and History | October 6, 2024, 11 am - 4 pm | West Baton Rouge Museum |
| Clewiston Sugar Festival | Live Music, Tractor Display, Car Show, Kids' Park, Baking Display, Food & Crafts | Annually, with Rod Run on March 15, 2025 | Clewiston |
| Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival - Stars of Style Gala | Annual Fundraiser | July 20, 2024 | New Iberia |
| 5K Run/Walk | Run/Walk Event | TBD | Downtown New Iberia, LA |
These events celebrate the sweet commodity, sugar, in the state's largest sugarcane-producing parish, Iberia. As Acker once stated, take advantage of each 'sweet' opportunity and interaction to learn about and advocate for the sugar beet industry.
For any questions or additional information, the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival & Fair Association is the point of contact.
To participate or support the event, all relevant forms and details must be submitted no later than September 9, 2024.
