Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival 2023

Posted: Apr 28, 2023 / 12:16 PM AST

Updated: Apr 28, 2023 / 12:16 PM AST

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Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival

BELLE CHASSE, La (WGNO) — “The Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival celebrates the rich heritage of the people of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. Visitors will enjoy great local seafood and other unique, local food specialties. The festival offers continuous live music from popular local bands, and traditional Swamp pop music. Visitors will also enjoy crafts from local artisans, carnival rides, and a kids tent.” – plaqueminesparishfestival.com

April 28-30, 2023
Address
- 333 F Edward Hebert Blvd., just off of Woodland Highway
- Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Admission
- Friday: Free
- Saturday & Sunday: $5
  - Children 12 and under are free
- Cash Only (there will be an ATM onsite)
- Parking is free
Schedule
- Friday
  - Hours
    - 6:00pm-10:30pm
  - 5K Race
    - 5:00pm: Race registration & packet pickup
      - Entry Fee:
        
        $25
        
        $10 for Students with School ID
    - 6:00pm: Race Starts
  - Music
    - 7:00pm-10:00pm: Groovy 7
- Saturday
  - Hours
    - 11:30am-10:30pm
  - Music
    - 12:00pm-3:00pm: Electric Ramble
    - 4:00pm-7:00pm: R&R Smokin Foundation
    - 8:00pm-10:00pm: Supercharger
  - Kids Tent
    - 12:00pm-3:30pm: Pony Tales & Pony Rides
    - 12:00pm-6:00pm: Face Painting and Arts & Crafts
    - 3:00pm-6:00pm: Science on the Geaux
- Sunday
  - Hours
    - 11:30am-8:30pm
  - Music
    - 12:00pm-2:00pm: BC Boyz
    - 3:00pm-5:00pm: Faith Becnel
    - 6:00pm-8:00pm: Rockin Dopsie Jr & the Zydeco Twisters
  - Kids Tent
    - 12:00pm-3:00pm: Balloon Animals & Face Painting
    - 12:00pm-6:00pm: Arts & Crafts
    - 12:00pm-6:00pm: Caricatures
    - 3:00pm-6:00pm: Hula-Hooping Classes
Carnival
- Schedule
  - Friday: 6:00pm-10:30pm
    - Armbands: $25
  - Saturday: 11:30am-10:30pm
    - Armbands:
      - 11:30am-5:00pm: $25
      - 5:00pm-10:30pm: $25
  - Sunday: 11:30am-10:30pm
    - Armbands
      - 11:30am-4:00pm: $25
      - 5:00pm-8:30pm: $25
- Ride Tickets
  - Each ride takes 2-5 tickets
  - Single tickets: $1.50
  - Fun Pack 20 tickets: $25
  - Family Pack 50 tickets: $50

Click here for more information about the Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival.

Alphonso’s Seafood

“Michael and Rachel Alphonso come from a long line of fishermen. They have an appreciation for fresh, local seafood and care deeply about supporting our local fisherman. Striving to provide the best seafood in the world to their community is their priority.” – alphonsosseafood.com