As The Roux Turns

📢 All 12 episodes of season 1 of LA64 are streaming at www.lpb.org/la64!

Take a look back at all the history, hidden gems and vibrant communities LPB has highlighted in this series so far, and get some inspiration for your next Louisiana adventure! Also, check out the new Parish Postcards which feature beautiful aerial views from all 12 parishes!

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🎉🦆 Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the 50th Annual Gueydan Duck Festival! 🦆🎉

We’re excited to announce an incredible lineup of live entertainment for this milestone celebration!!

From country favorites to Louisiana legends, this year’s entertainment lineup is one you won’t want to miss!

For 50 years, the Gueydan Duck Festival has brought together friends, families, and visitors from near and far to enjoy great entertainment, delicious food, cherished traditions, and memories that last a lifetime. This year’s golden anniversary promises to be one of our biggest celebrations yet!

Mark your calendars for August 27–30, 2026, and make plans to join us as we honor the rich history of our festival while creating new memories for generations to come.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the Gueydan Duck Festival over the past 50 years. Here’s to celebrating our past, enjoying the present, and looking forward to the future!

💚💛 50 Years of Tradition • Community • Celebration 💛💚

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! You definitely don’t want to miss this 💃

Join us on September 11 & 12, 2026 to hear this star-studded line up. We are happy to honor long time Cajun musician, Kevin Naquin for our 53rd annual festival. Be sure to spread the word 🎶🎻🪗🎶

🎉 THE FESTIVAL STARTS TODAY! GATES OPEN AT 5:00 PM.🦐🎶🌿
Join us May 29–31 at the Jean Lafitte Auditorium & Grounds for a full weekend of Louisiana seafood, live music, family fun, and authentic bayou culture!
🎸 LIVE MUSIC ALL WEEKEND
⭐ Wayne Toups
⭐ Craig Morgan
⭐ Todd O’Neill
⭐ Aaron Foret Band
…and many more!
🛶 Kayak Rentals
🎨 Art Walk
🌿 Wetland Trace Boardwalk
🏛️ Lafitte Barataria Museum & Wetland Center
🎡 Carnival Rides
🦅 Meet representatives from the Greater New Orleans Master Naturalists and Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
📅 Festival Hours
Friday: Gates Open at 5:00 PM
Saturday: Gates Open at 11:00 AM
Sunday: Gates Open at 11:00 AM
📍 Jean Lafitte Auditorium & Grounds
📅 May 29–31, 2026
🌐 www.LafitteSeafoodFest.com
Come celebrate the food, music, culture, and natural beauty of Louisiana’s bayou country. See you this weekend!

Today is National Bee Day! If you're interested in backyard beekeeping, this publication from the LSU AgCenter has the information you need to get started: https://tinyurl.com/mr28tt3j

Don’t forget to purchase a commemorative brick at the brand new Mardi Gras Museum!

It’s a unique way to memorialize your royal reign, honor your krewe, or celebrate a love one. Your brick will become a permanent part of the museum for generations to enjoy.

www.donate.brickmarkers.com/mgm