4th ANNUAL SPRING GARDEN AND PET SHOW
March 21st & 22nd 2026
Presented by the River Road Historical Society in partnership
with the LSU AgCenter and the Louisiana Master Gardeners
What We Offer
Shop for plants, hand-crafted items for your porch, patio, garden, and yard, botanical-themed jewelry, and fine art
Pamper your pets with treats and accessories available for sale
Rescue a shelter dog available for adoption
Attend seminars on topics about wildlife, plants, and pets
Explore the Farm Barn to discover Louisiana’s agricultural history
Enjoy our food and beverage court
Wet your palette with some fine wine, bloody marys, mimosas, and our crowd favorite plantation punch
Relax and listen to live musical performances
Music Entertainment By:
Nola Dukes Jazz Quartet – Saturday, March 21st, 2026 from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Peyton Falgoust Solo Acoustical Performance – Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Kids Corner
Cheramie Farm’s Petting Zoo featuring Rue the baby kangaroo (Saturday Only)
Spring-themed arts and crafts and face painting
Easter Bunny 1pm to 3pm ( Sunday Only)
Easter Egg Hunt 3pm (Sunday Only)
Admission is $5.00 per person and free for children 5 and under
If you cannot make the event, you can make a donation to the event.
The proceeds will go to offset the cost of the event and to help with the restoration and preservation of Destrehan Plantation.
Make a donation now:
Our Spring Garden Show is Pet Friendly!
Family friendly non-aggressive pets are welcomed at the show.
Your dog must be on a non-retractable leash, carrying case, or stroller at all times.
This show will accept vendors who provide items for the porch, patio, yard, garden and pet accessories, exceptions include botanical-themed jewelry and fine art
Download an application here to see if you qualify: (under construction)
Pre-Approval is required for new vendors before you submit payment.
FOOD COURT IS FULL
If you need to apply for a permit to sell plants, please contact the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry at 225-952-8100, or you can visit their website at www.ldas.state.la.us
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