Carnival rides, food, cooking competitions, live music, & more!
When: Memorial Day Weekend | May 22-25, 2025
Where: Lamar Dixon Expo Center | 9039 S St Landry Ave, Gonzales, LA
Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food, fun, music, and activities that have made the Jambalaya Festival THE “can’t miss event” of the year! The festival features World Champion Jambalaya served daily, live music and entertainment, carnival rides, cooking contests, a variety of food and so much fun it takes four days to get it all in. On behalf of the Jambalaya Festival Association Board of Directors, we invite you to share this great South Louisiana festival with us.
Entry Fees:
Thursday, May 22 – FREE
Friday, May 23 – $5
Saturday, May 24 – $10
Sunday, May 25 – $5
Weekend Pass- $15
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