Free Louisiana red beans and rice festival returns to Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A festival celebrating one of Louisiana’s most iconic dishes is returning to Baton Rouge.

The Louisiana Red Beans & Rice Heritage and Music Festival will take place March 20–22, at 238 North Blvd in Baton Rouge. Organizers said the event is free and open to the public.

The festival was founded by Damon and Tameeka Stewart, who created the event to highlight the cultural importance of red beans and rice, a dish deeply rooted in Louisiana traditions…

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