When you think of Louisiana, a few things come to mind. Bayous, swamps, good food, and alligators are probably the first few things that pop into your head. There’s one amazing festival that takes over this charming town for a weekend, and it’s so perfectly Louisianian that you absolutely have to check it out.

The festival works hard to make it a family atmosphere that kids and adults of all ages can enjoy.

Alligator Fest/Facebook Run by the St. Charles Parish Rotary Club and manned by volunteers, the festival is a weekend filled with family-friendly activities.

It’s continuously grown over the years and has become the largest festival in St. Charles Parish.

Alligator Fest/Facebook The festival works hard to make it a family atmosphere that kids and adults of all ages can enjoy.

Celebrating all things alligator, this is one festival you won’t want to miss.

Alligator Fest/Facebook Playing with baby alligators is always a crowd favorite. Their little mouths are taped up, so they’re harmless… and so cute!

In addition to several live performances by local bands, there will also be arts and craft vendors available for purchase.

Alligator Fest/Facebook Support local artists! Some of the most talented artists around come out to display their works, so be sure to check them out. You might find something you’ll love.

And of course, there will be plenty of food!

Alligator Fest/Facebook One of the main reasons to attend any festival in Louisiana is the food, and this event is no different. Feast on some of Louisiana’s most popular dishes featuring alligator like gator pasta, gator jambalaya, fried alligator, and so much more.

And the best part of the festival? Admission is only $1!

Alligator Fest/Facebook Just keep in mind that you’ll have to pay for any carnival rides you’d like to ride.

The Alligator Festival takes place at the Westbank Bridge Park, located at 13825 River Rd., Luling, LA 70070. Check out their website here for more details and follow along on their Facebook page here.

Alligator Fest/Facebook

Run by the St. Charles Parish Rotary Club and manned by volunteers, the festival is a weekend filled with family-friendly activities.

The festival works hard to make it a family atmosphere that kids and adults of all ages can enjoy.

Playing with baby alligators is always a crowd favorite. Their little mouths are taped up, so they’re harmless… and so cute!

Support local artists! Some of the most talented artists around come out to display their works, so be sure to check them out. You might find something you’ll love.

One of the main reasons to attend any festival in Louisiana is the food, and this event is no different. Feast on some of Louisiana’s most popular dishes featuring alligator like gator pasta, gator jambalaya, fried alligator, and so much more.

Just keep in mind that you’ll have to pay for any carnival rides you’d like to ride.

Have you ever been to the Alligator Festival in Luling? Will you be there this year? Share your experience in the comments below!

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