Louisiana Sportsman Show and Festival
March 28 @ 12:00 pm - March 30 @ 5:00 pm
45th Annual Louisiana Sportsman Show will be held in LaPlace.
Louisiana Sportsman, which was founded in the River Parishes, is returning to its roots in 2025 and will host the Louisiana Sportsman Show & Festival in LaPlace at the St. John the Baptist Community Center & Thomas F. Daley Memorial Park. Louisiana’s oldest hunting and fishing show, which is once again sponsored by Shell, will be held from Friday, March 28-Sunday, March 30 (…)
The LOUISIANA SPORTSMAN SHOW is THIS WEEKEND in LaPlace! Get ready for AMAZING DEALS, mouthwatering food, thrilling competitions, and a weekend full of fun for the whole family!
Mark your calendars: March 28-30!
Show Times:
Friday: 12 PM – 7 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 7 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM
BUY Guns, Boats, ATVs, Golf Carts, Tractors, Mowers, Heavy Equipment, Kayaks, and MORE!
Fishing & Hunting Gear from top brands across the Southeast!
FREE ENTRY for Veterans, Armed Forces, & First Responders on Friday! THANK YOU for your service!
MEET Fishing Legend Jimmy Houston! Get tips, hear his stories, and maybe even snap a selfie with the icon himself!
WILD ATTRACTIONS – Inflatables, baby alligators, snakes, and more!
FREE PARKING
DELICIOUS EATS – Crawfish, jambalaya, crab cakes, fried fish, BBQ, boudin eggrolls, bang bang shrimp, alligator pastalaya, loaded pulled pork nachos, snowballs… and SO MUCH MORE!
RETRIEVER COMPETITIONS all weekend long! Watch the pros and bring your dogs to learn from the best!
FREE Kids Fishing Rodeo on Saturday – A reel good time for the whole family!
Kids 10 & Under Get in FREE!
General Admission: ONLY $10!
FREE ADMISSION ON FRIDAY to first responders and those in the armed services.
Location: St. John the Baptist Community Center & Thomas F. Daley Memorial Park, Hwy. 51
• Held at site of popular Andouille Festival, which has an AVERAGE YEARLY ATTENDANCE of 22,000 people
See YOU there!
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New Orleans PLANTATIONS Country
Explore the 10 historic estates in the River Parishes of Louisiana and discover the stories rooted in their past.
New Orleans SWAMP Country
Create memories learning the folklore of our swamps and viewing gators in their natural habitat.
ANDOUILLE Trail
Andouille was created here, so get out and try the local smokehouses that each have their own version of the "best".
OUTDOOR RECREATION
The region out here is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts to explore and find adventure.
Lac Des Allmands
Famous for catfish, Lac Des Allemands is a haven for outdoor sportsmen.
PERIQUE
Enjoyed around the world, Perique can only be grown and processed out here.
CAJUN & CREOLE CUISINE
Cajun and Creole cuisine are as necessary to our culture as the people who make it.
TRANSPORTATION
Tour buses, shuttles and local airports are all transportation options for the River Parishes.
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