No other state throws a festival like Louisiana does. We love festivals so much that we throw over 400 festivals a year, all over the state. Whether we’re celebrating strawberries or the Rougarou, we’ll throw a festival for just about anything. The Alligator Festival in Louisiana is one of the most beloved festivals in the Pelican State, and it’ll be here before you know it!

The Alligator Festival is back for its 43rd year, and you’re not going to want to miss it.

Alligator Festival/Facebook Clear your schedule for September 22-25, 2022. You’ll want the entire weekend free so you can come back every day.

The festival is run by the Rotary Club of St. Charles Parish, and since its humble beginnings in 1980, it has grown into one of the most beloved festivals in Louisiana.

Alligator Festival/Facebook Admission is only $5, and kids 10 and under are free. The four-day festival takes place at Westbank Bridge Park in Luling.

Here are the festivals hours:

Thursday: 6 P.M.- 9 P.M.

Friday: 6 P.M. - 11 P.M.

Saturday: 11 A.M. - 11 P.M.

Sunday: 11 A.M. - 9 P.M.

There’s plenty to do at the Alligator Festival.

Alligator Festival/Facebook Start your festival experience by browsing the art market. Here, you’ll find dozens of local vendors selling everything from artwork to homemade candles, and everything in between. The holidays are coming up, and it’s a great opportunity to grab some gifts for your loved ones while supporting small businesses!

Don’t forget to bring a blanket or some chairs so you can snag a good spot for the many musical acts you’ll see grace the stage.

Alligator Festival/Facebook The music is the best part of the festival!

Ten bands will be taking the stage over the weekend; see the full lineup to see when your favorite band goes on.

Alligator Festival/Facebook

You can’t have an alligator festival and not hang out with alligators, so be sure to check with the live animal exhibit while you’re there.

Alligator Festival/Facebook You might even be brave enough to hold one! Don’t worry, their mouths are taped up so you won’t be bitten.

And of course, any true Louisiana festival comes with the promise of good food.

Alligator Festival/Facebook And the Alligator Festival surely doesn’t disappoint in this category. Local restaurants and vendors will be out selling that good old fashion Cajun and Creole food you love so much. Alligator sausage po’boy, anyone?

And don’t forget about the carnival rides.

Alligator Festival Website Thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies will have a blast on the rides. There are also rides for the youngest of festers, too, so everyone can enjoy this family-friendly festival.

For more information, visit the festival’s website, and don’t forget to give them a follow on Facebook so you don’t miss out on any special announcements as we move closer to the festival. Are you planning on attending this year? Let us know in the comments below!

Alligator Festival/Facebook

Clear your schedule for September 22-25, 2022. You’ll want the entire weekend free so you can come back every day.

Admission is only $5, and kids 10 and under are free. The four-day festival takes place at Westbank Bridge Park in Luling.

Here are the festivals hours:

Thursday: 6 P.M.- 9 P.M.

Friday: 6 P.M. - 11 P.M.

Saturday: 11 A.M. - 11 P.M.

Sunday: 11 A.M. - 9 P.M.

Start your festival experience by browsing the art market. Here, you’ll find dozens of local vendors selling everything from artwork to homemade candles, and everything in between. The holidays are coming up, and it’s a great opportunity to grab some gifts for your loved ones while supporting small businesses!

The music is the best part of the festival!

You might even be brave enough to hold one! Don’t worry, their mouths are taped up so you won’t be bitten.

And the Alligator Festival surely doesn’t disappoint in this category. Local restaurants and vendors will be out selling that good old fashion Cajun and Creole food you love so much. Alligator sausage po’boy, anyone?

Alligator Festival Website

Thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies will have a blast on the rides. There are also rides for the youngest of festers, too, so everyone can enjoy this family-friendly festival.

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Address: Westbank Bridge Park, 13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070, USA