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• Sistars of Empowerment hosts Louisiana Cultural Music and Arts Festival Play Video

  December 7, 2025 3:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Sistars of Empowerment hosted its inaugural Louisiana Cultural Music and Arts Festival on Sunday in downtown Baton Rouge. The festival featured over 20 live performances across three stages, showcasing a mix of music, dancers, poets, and cultural storytellers celebrating the soul of the bayou state.... more »

• Pregnant woman injured by New Roads Police officer's ATV at Harvest Festival on False River Play Video

  November 2, 2025 8:12 PM

  NEW ROADS - A New Roads Police officer driving an ATV struck a pregnant woman at the Harvest Festival on False River on Saturday night, according to the Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux said the officer was driving on the road when the four-wheeler hit the woman's... more »

• 10th annual Cap City Beer Fest raises money for Companion Animal Alliance Play Video

  November 2, 2025 7:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The 10th annual Cap City Beer Fest kicked off on Sunday as attendees gathered on 4th Street and Spanish Town Road to enjoy local, national and international craft beer and homebrews. The dog-friendly beer tasting event held in downtown Baton Rouge benefitted the Companion Animal Alliance,... more »

• Fall Fest For All celebrates 20 years of the Shaw Center for the Arts Play Video

  November 2, 2025 2:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge held its signature arts festival, Fall Fest For All, on Sunday, celebrating 20 years of the Shaw Center for the Arts with live music, an arts market, and family fun. "Fest For All has always been about celebrating the... more »

• St. Patrick's Episcopal Church hosts annual Novemberfest in Zachary Play Video

  November 1, 2025 7:07 PM

  ZACHARY - Families and friends gathered for food, fun and worship at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church's annual Novemberfest on Saturday. The event is a part of the church's mission to connect with the community. "Part of our ministry here at St. Patrick's is that we educate, but we... more »

• Annual Boucherie and Balloon Festival kicks off in Sorrento Play Video

  October 16, 2025 9:31 AM

  SORRENTO - It's all things pigs this weekend in Sorrento for the annual Boucherie and Balloon Festival! Everything from fried pork cracklins to a roasted pig, or " cochon de lait," will be cooked up at the festival. Especially at the cracklin and jambalaya cooking competitions all weekend, where... more »

• 2une In Previews: 34th annual Baker Buffalo Festival Play Video

  September 18, 2025 9:11 AM

  BAKER — The Baker Buffalo Festival returns to Baker City Park this weekend for its 34th annual event. Abigail Whitam with 2une In visited with organizers and participants of the event on Thursday ahead of a weekend of live music, vendors, food trucks and a car show. There... more »

• 2 Your Town visits Zachary Play Video

  August 8, 2025 9:19 PM

  ZACHARY - On Friday, the inaugural 2 Your Town program visited Zachary for its third year of the Really Hot Air Balloon Festival. 2 Your Town highlights cities across the capital region, sharing their unique history and what makes these places special. In Zachary, 2 Your Town visited those... more »

• American Idol star John Foster to perform as special guest at Cajun Country Jam

  May 24, 2025 2:52 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The Cajun Country Jam this weekend had a special last-minute addition to its lineup: American Idol star and Addis native, John Foster! Foster took to the stage for his first performance in Louisiana since he finished as the runner-up in the latest season of Idol. ... more »

• Lineup for country music festival coming to Ascension Parish in the fall unveiled Play Video

  May 20, 2025 11:10 AM

  GONZALES - The lineup for Boots on the Bayou, a country music festival at Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Ascension Parish, has been announced! Boots on the Bayou takes place on Oct. 31 and Nov 1, 2025. Headliners for Friday and Saturday will be Cody Johnson and Chris... more »

• 2une In Previews: Louisiana Cann Festival Play Video

  May 15, 2025 8:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE - This weekend, the Louisiana Cann Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Galvez Plaza in Baton Rouge. Festival organizers spoke on 2une In about what attendees can expect. You can find more information on the festival's website here . more »

• Annual antique festival held in downtown Denham Springs Play Video

  April 26, 2025 6:35 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Families and vendors took over downtown Denham Springs on Saturday for the town’s annual antique festival. Alongside antique stores, the festival offered rides, food, live music and art exhibits. "We've got everything from A to Z," Denham Springs Grant Administrator Donna Jennings said about the... more »

• Families enjoy gentle breeze, sunny weather at Port Allen kite festival Play Video

  April 26, 2025 6:28 PM

  PORT ALLEN — In West Baton Rouge Parish, nice sunny weather and a gentle breeze made for a good day to fly kites at the Kite Fest Louisiane’ in Port Allen. The festival, which started Saturday and continues through Sunday, had kites of all shapes and sizes in the... more »

• Tickfaw's Italian Festival will have increased police presence after Strawberry Festival shootings

  April 24, 2025 2:47 PM

  TICKFAW — This weekend's Italian Festival in Tickfaw will have stricter security measures. According to Tickfaw Police Chief Frank DiBenedetto, they are anticipating a safe festival thanks to enhanced security including metal detectors. DiBenedetto said that visitors should also expect an increased police presence in the aftermath of... more »

• 2une In Previews: 2025 Baton Rouge Improv Festival Play Video

  April 22, 2025 9:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE - This weekend, head to LSU's campus for some much-needed laughs with the Baton Rouge Improv Festival. The festival is being held on April 25 and 26 and will host several shows, events and workshops. For more information, you can visit the festival's website here .... more »

• 2une In Previews: 53rd annual Strawberry Festival Play Video

  April 10, 2025 12:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The 53rd annual Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival kicks off this weekend and organizers stopped by 2une In on Thursday to preview the festival. The Strawberry Fest Queen Alexis Lee, King Darryl Poche and chairman Tristen Miller shared what attendees can expect this year. "It is just... more »

• Would a cashless festival in Baton Rouge work? Blues Fest attendees say they don't mind Play Video

  April 7, 2025 12:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE - After the historic French Quarter Fest in New Orleans went completely cashless this year, WBRZ asked attendees at the Baton Rouge Blues Festival if they would mind leaving the green at home. "I think that's an awesome way to keep account of yourself. I've had experience... more »

• Annual Baton Rouge Blues Festival returns this weekend Play Video

  April 1, 2025 6:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Music lovers throughout the capital region can sing and dance along to great music at the Baton Rouge Blues Fest this weekend. This free event is happening downtown and attendees are welcome to jam out to music, eat food and enjoy the day with family and... more »

• 225Fest relocated from State Fairgrounds to BRCC Play Video

  February 26, 2025 3:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE — This weekend's third annual 225Fest has been relocated from the State Fairgrounds to Baton Rouge Community College's Mid-City campus. 225Fest issued a statement, saying the move was due to "inability to meet the expectations set by the new City of St. George for events on previously... more »

• 2une In Previews: Celebrating the capital region with 225 Fest Play Video

  February 25, 2025 6:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE - On Feb. 25, 2/25, communities can come together to celebrate everything the capital region has to offer. This morning, 2une In's Abigail Whitam spoke with a representative from the baton Rouge Area Chamber about how local residents and businesses can celebrate 225Fest. " As key... more »

• City-parish officials postpone black history month event due to weather

  February 22, 2025 5:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The office of Mayor-President Sid Edwards has postponed the Black History Music Celebration on Sunday out of precaution for the weather. The festival was one of two scheduled events this weekend to honor and celebrate African American culture. Officials said they will reveal the new... more »

• Fun-filled day for residents as elementary school highlights diverse cultures

  February 15, 2025 4:11 PM

  KENILWORTH — On Feb. 15, residents had the opportunity to explore diverse cultures at Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy's community event. The International Cultural Festival invited the community to learn and experience the diverse culture of the school's staff and students. The day was dedicated to highlight multiple cultures... more »

• 2une In Previews: Broadmoor Arts and Crafts Festival Play Video

  November 20, 2024 8:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Spend some bucks to support the Bucks at Broadmoor's 51st annual Arts and Crafts Festival. The festival will be open to get some early Christmas shopping done this Saturday at 10100 Goodwood Boulevard starting at 9 a.m. Parking will be $3 and admission is $3,... more »

• Tickets on sale for November's 6th Annual Food and Wine Festival in St. Francisville Play Video

  October 25, 2024 11:10 AM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — For all you foodies, mark your calendars for Nov. 8-10. It's time for the 6th Annual St. Francisville Food and Wine Festival which is hosted at the Myrtles Plantation Home. Participants will have the chance to taste food from nearly thirty local chefs from around... more »

• 2une In Previews: Fifolet Halloween Fest Play Video

  October 23, 2024 7:54 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Don't miss over a week of Halloween fun starting Thursday night for the 2024 Fifolet Halloween Festival! Six signature events are sent to take place in Baton Rouge for this year's festival, starting with the Zombie Pub Crawl in downtown Baton Rouge on Thursday at 7... more »

• Gonzales Jambalaya Festival moving to new location for 2025 celebration Play Video

  October 22, 2024 9:00 AM

  GONZALES - The Jambalaya Festival will be at a new venue starting next year. "After decades of hosting successful festivals in the heart of Gonzales, on South Irma Boulevard, the time has come to consider a move for the Jambalaya Festival," festival organizers said in a social post made... more »

• Week-long Livingston Parish Fair features midway rides, pageants, animal shows Play Video

  October 8, 2024 12:00 PM

  LIVINGSTON — The Livingston Parish Fair kicked off a week of fun over the weekend. The fair, entertaining residents since 1937, started Saturday, Oct. 5 and continues into Sunday, Oct. 13. Over the week, residents can expect a fun-filled week with events like pageants, a rodeo, and dog and... more »

• 30th annual Essence Fest celebrates Black culture and traditions Play Video

  July 5, 2024 9:02 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Essence Fest is back and better than ever for their 30th birthday celebration. Thursday, the Essence Festival of Culture kicked off its event and previewed some of the fun to come while also appreciating the journey to 30 years of celebrating Black culture. WWL-TV reports the... more »

• Celebrations happening across the capital region this weekend ahead of Juneteenth Play Video

  June 14, 2024 11:36 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE - The city of Donaldsonville is getting ready for its 29th Annual Juneteenth Music Festival. The festival will be held in Louisiana Square located at 300 Railroad Avenue. It kicks off Saturday morning at 11. Several bands will perform throughout the day. "It's a family affair so... more »

• 57th Annual Jambalaya Festival kicks off this weekend in Gonzales Play Video

  May 24, 2024 12:53 PM

  GONZALES - The 57th Annual Gonzales Jambalaya Festival kicked off Friday and will run through Sunday. Each day the festival will have live band performances and a cooking contest. The finalists will compete on Sunday and the champion will be announced. The festival is free to the public and... more »

• Hot Arts, Cool Nights returns to Mid-City with local artists, vendors, businesses Play Video

  May 10, 2024 1:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE — In Mid-City, Hot Art Cool Nights, a free festival stretched from Jefferson Highway to Goodwood Boulevard Friday evening. More than 40 independent artists, musicians and vendors gathered around the pickleball courts at the corner of Governments and 14th streets. The annual event for small businesses is... more »

• Man accused in killing at Baton Rouge apartment complex captured Friday in Ponchatoula Play Video

  April 6, 2022 6:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man suspected of killing a person at his apartment complex was captured days later in another parish. The Baton Rouge Police Department said 28-year-old Demerkus Wiltz was shot to death around 5 a.m. at the complex near the corner of Old Hammond Highway and Sherwood... more »

• Denham Springs' biggest festival is back, bringing joy after a year of shutdowns Play Video

  April 24, 2021 6:00 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The annual Spring Festival took over the city's Antique District on Saturday. Families enjoyed live music, entertainment, and a whole lot of shopping. "This is a Denham Springs event. We have it twice a year, and it's really about getting the community together," said participant... more »

• Strawberry Festival organizers plan alternative events despite cancellation Play Video

  April 8, 2021 9:22 PM

  PONCHATOULA - Folks in Ponchatoula are not letting COVID-19 stop all their fun this weekend even though the big Strawberry Festival has been canceled for the second year in a row. "The community is pulling together to do something," Madi Massel said. Massel is the manager of the... more »

• Baton Rouge Blues Festival postponed due to coronavirus

  March 14, 2020 5:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - With the COVID-19 causing all festivals, sporting events, and schools to close down the Baton Rouge Blues festival has announced that they will postpone the event. According to the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation Executive Director, Kimberly R. Neustrom, the festival previously scheduled for April 18 &... more »

• Mardi Gras season is here, and so are the king cakes Play Video

  January 6, 2019 10:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Let the good times roll, Mardi Gras season is here. Bakeries throughout Louisiana are prepping for the season's rush of customers coming to pick up a delicious king cake. But Tiger Deauxnuts doesn't bake their king cakes the traditional way. Instead, they like their cakes deep-fried.... more »

• As severe weather moves out, rain lingers; Events canceled or delayed today

  April 14, 2018 9:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Day-long thunderstorms have prompted cancelations and delayed starts to events across the region. The strongest and most severe weather moved through Baton Rouge earlier Saturday - rumbling through around 8 o'clock, prompting severe weather alerts. Click HERE for the WBRZ.com weather page and the latest forecast.... more »

• Denham Springs holds festival to showcase city progress, community Play Video

  August 19, 2017 11:37 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The residents of Denham Springs are gathering for a weekend-long celebration put on by volunteers to bring relief to flood-affected families and showcase the progress the city has made. Denham Strong, a group created after the August 2016 flood, hosted what they call "Celebration of Hope."... more »

• Baton Rouge Blues Festival offers a little bit of everything to everyone Play Video

  April 8, 2017 11:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Blues Festival kicked off the first day of the annual event on Saturday. The festival is celebrating its 35th year, and Frank Vine has been to every one of them. "I've been coming to it since the 80's when it used to... more »

• State Police expect heavy traffic for Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival

  April 7, 2017 11:46 AM

  PONCHATOULA – The annual Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival this weekend is expected to bring more than 300,000 visitors to the area and Louisiana State Police are reminding drivers of alternate routes. State Police says that the increased traffic surrounding the interstate causes dangerous backups from heavily congested off-ramps and forcing... more »

• LIFF, other non-profits in need of sponsorships following flood Play Video

  March 16, 2017 4:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Some non-profits have been feeling the struggle following last year's flood. It's because funding that organizations typically rely on is going elsewhere. Right now, some non-profits including the Louisiana International Film Festival and Mentorship Program are asking for community support. In the festival's fifth year,... more »

• Native American Fall Powwow to be held Nov. 19 & 20

  November 19, 2016 6:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Indian Heritage Association is holding its 50th annual Fall Powwow this weekend. The Native American Powwow is a cultural festival that celebrates Native American traditions. The festival will feature Native American music, dancing, food and a variety of vendors offering authentic crafts. There will also... more »

• New Orleans to hold Top Taco festival next year

  November 17, 2016 6:05 PM

  NEW ORLEANS – Adding to its list of festivals, New Orleans will soon hold its first Top Taco festival next year. New Orleans will celebrate with tacos, tequila and all things taco-related when the festival kicks off on Mar. 23. The festival first started in Denver in 2013... more »

• Denham Springs cancels annual fall festival as recovery continues

  August 30, 2016 4:50 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The Antique Village Merchants Association has announced the annual Denham Springs fall festival is cancelled for this year while residents work to pick up the pieces following record-breaking flooding. DSANA President Al Bye said the decision was made after it became apparent that many integral elements... more »

• Jazz Fest a success despite weather-dampened attendance numbers

  May 3, 2016 4:32 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Shell, presenter of this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, is calling the 2016 edition of the event a success after it wrapped up on Sunday. Shell says more than 425,000 fans “rocked the free world” on the final Sunday of the festival, despite less... more »

• BR Blues Festival releases 2016 lineup

  January 28, 2016 3:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Blues players from across the globe will jam in early April for the 22nd Baton Rouge Blues Festival. Organizers with the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation said the free festival will include internationally-recognized performers as well as local blues legends. Ten of the performers have previously... more »

• JazzFest lineup for 2016 includes Pearl Jam, Snoop Dogg

  January 19, 2016 12:29 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Stevie Wonder, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam and Snoop Dogg are among the performers joining the crowd in New Orleans for the 2016 JazzFest. Organizers released the full lineup for the New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival, which runs on consecutive weekends starting Apr.... more »

• Jewish Film Festival return to the Manship Theatre Play Video

  January 7, 2016 9:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Jewish Film Festival returns to the Manship Theatre January 13-17, 2016. The festival is celebrating its tenth year in the Capital City. This year's featured films include "Deli Man", "Mr. Kaplan", "Above and Beyond" and "Look at Us Now, Mother"! For a... more »

• 2016 Bayou Country Superfest lineup announced

  November 10, 2015 12:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Country music fans will be eager to get their hands on the lineup for next year’s Bayou Country Superfest, and now they have their chance as event organizers released the schedule to the public Tuesday. The festival, which will be extended to three days in 2016,... more »

• Final day of Voodoo Fest canceled due to rain

  November 1, 2015 1:18 PM

  NEW ORLEANS -- The final day of the Voodoo Music + Arts Experienced has been canceled because of "dangerous weather conditions," the festival announced Sunday morning. "Fan safety is the top priority for the producers of the festival and current conditions at City Park do not meet our standards... more »

• Ascension balloon festival set for this weekend Play Video

  September 24, 2015 5:11 PM

  GONZALES - The countdown is almost over for Ascension Parish's biggest event of the year. The 5th annual Hot Air Balloon Festival starts Friday at 4 p.m. and runs through Saturday at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center. Doors open at 7 a.m. Saturday, and close at 10 p.m. both... more »

• Oldies but Goodies Festival 2015 Play Video

  September 2, 2015 11:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE- The Oldies but Goodies Festival is coming back to Port Allen. The event will have rockin' music, tricked out cars and of course some of the best barbeque in Louisiana. Cooks from all over the south will be at the festival competing for top barbeque honors. Teams will... more »