October festivals in Acadiana are top of mind as we enter our second ‘ber’ month of the year, the one that typically marks the real start of fall for us in South Louisiana.
October is packed with festivals and fall events as people try to take advantage of temperatures below 90º. With so many festivals to keep track of across a 22-parish region, a festival roundup is key to making the most of October.
From Arnaudville to Larose, explore the October festivals in Acadiana below.
October Festivals in Acadiana
Chackbay
Louisiana Gumbo Festival
- Oct. 9-11
- 326 Hwy. 304
- $35 day ride pass, $70 weekend ride pass
The Louisiana Gumbo Festival is held each year in Chackbay, the Gumbo Capitol of Louisiana. The festival offers a weekend of Cajun food, music, amusement rides, a parade, an auction and more. Organizers share that volunteers cook nearly 500 gallons of gumbo during the festival weekend…