Louisiana Food & Wine Festival

Louisiana Food & Wine Festival is a four-day food and wine celebration held March 12–15, 2026, in Lake Charles, Louisiana—a festival that explores the South's evolving culinary culture through tasting events and learning experiences. Produced by The AdFish Group, the same team behind the Savannah Food & Wine Festival and St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival, the event showcases southwest Louisiana's Cajun and Creole heritage alongside culinary superstars and beverage experts. The festival features multiple ticketed experiences including Louisiana's Best Taste Awards, Fire on the Lake, the Grand Tasting, a Grand Tasting VIP Experience, and a finale Sunday Jazz Brunch.

Lake Charles serves as the festival's host destination, offering a blend of luxury gaming resorts—L'Auberge Casino Resort, Golden Nugget, and Horseshoe Casino Resort—alongside outdoor adventures on lakes, rivers, and Gulf beaches. The surrounding waterways and picturesque sunsets create a relaxed atmosphere for food and wine sampling. Visitors can explore locally owned restaurants, live music venues, and outdoor activities including kayaking, canoeing, and wildlife viewing along the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road, where over 400 bird species inhabit the marshlands and estuaries.

The AdFish Group has raised over $650,000 in charitable contributions through its various festivals over the past 10 years, with SOWELA designated as the Official Festival Charity Partner. Specific ticket prices and detailed event inclusions are not yet available on the festival website. Plan ahead for accommodations in Lake Charles, as the festival draws both local and visiting attendees to experience Louisiana's culinary identity during this four-day celebration.