Living History Museum

4th Annual Spring Garden and Pet Show 2026

4th ANNUAL SPRING GARDEN AND PET SHOW 
March 21st & 22nd 2026

Tickets available at the gate only

Presented by the River Road Historical Society in partnership
with the LSU AgCenter and the Louisiana Master Gardeners

 

   What We Offer

Spend the weekend with us and explore a curate selection of over 75 vendors offering:
House plants, rare and unusual plants, vegetable plants, culinary herbs, fruit trees, garden, patio, and yard decor, botanical jewelry, and fine art

Learn from the experts
Ask questions about plant care, soil health, and seasonal planting
Learn what grows best in Louisiana’s climate
Attend seminars on topics about wildlife, plants, and pets

Pet adoption opportunities
Local rescue organizations will be onsite with dogs and cats, offering a chance to meet animals looking for loving homes

Relax and listen to musical performances by:
Robbie Matherne Acoustic Performance – Saturday from 12:00pm to 4pm
Peyton Falgoust Acoustic Performance – Sunday from 12:00pm to 4pm

Enjoy our food and beverage court
Take a break and refuel at the food court featuring a variety of southern style and ethnic dishes, snacks, desserts, lemonade, sodas, and alcoholic beverages

VENDOR LIST COMING SOON

 

 

Music Entertainment By:

Robbie Matherne Solo Acoustical Performance
Saturday, March 21st, 2026 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm

Peyton Falgoust Solo Acoustical Performance
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026  from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm

Kids Corner

Cheramie Farm’s Petting Zoo featuring a baby kangaroo (Saturday Only)

Spring-themed arts and crafts and face painting (Saturday and Sunday)

Nursery Rhymes by Mother Goose (Saturday and Sunday)

Bungee Jumping (Saturday and Sunday)

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

Tickets are available at the gate only

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.

 

OUR SPONSORS:

 

 

 

 

 

VENDOR INFORMATION

Returning Vendors can now pay online using our Venmo account

To pay online using Venmo please scan the QR Code and proceed with the application. The last four digits of the phone number associated with with account – 4530

                                                 

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

Vendors, Non-Profit Rescue Havens and Plant Societies can download a 2026 application here: 2026SpringApp

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

IMPORTANT: LOUISIANA HORTICULTURE COMMISSION LAW RULES & REGULATIONS

 

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

 

Is the Spring Garden and Pet Show rain or shine? Yes (with the exception of violent weather)
 
Is the Spring Garden and Pet Show dog-friendly or service-animal only? Yes, dogs (pets)  and service animals are welcomed
 
Is the Spring Garden and Pet Show handicap accessible? Yes
 
Will there be an ATM onsite at the Spring Garden and Pet Show? Yes
 
Is the Spring Garden and Pet Show all ages? Yes
 
Can I pay by credit card at the admission gate? You can pay by credit card at the admission gate or gift shop
 
Can I pay by Venmo at this event? Yes, we accept Venmo at the admission gates and beverage booth.
 
Will you still provide tours of the plantation home during the event? Yes, tours will begin every half hour starting at 9:30 am

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