SugarFest (West Baton Rouge Museum)

About

SugarFest has been running strong since 1995 and is in its 30th year, held each October in Port Allen. Features traditional folk art and occupational craft demonstrations, cane cutting and grinding demonstrations, cane syrup boiling, and live music across Blues, Dixieland Jazz, Folk, Cajun, and Bluegrass, with demonstrations including praline candy making, blacksmithing, bousillage making, and wood working with antique hand tools. Artists sell their wares alongside a sweets contest. Free admission with a focus on local culture, music, and history.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

October

Venue

WBR Museum, 845 N Jefferson Ave

Tags

• heritage
• crafts
• museum