The River Road Historical Society, operating as Destrehan Plantation, is excited to invite you to the 52nd Annual Fall Festival Fundraiser! This family-friendly event will be held on the beautiful grounds of Destrehan Plantation, located at 13034 River Road, Destrehan, Louisiana, on November 9-10, 2024.
Visitors will enjoy a unique shopping experience with over 180 arts and crafts booths featuring talented vendors offering handcrafted items such as fine art, seasonal décor, pottery, desserts, spices, woodcrafts, jewelry, clothing, toys, candles, and home-grown plants.
For antique lovers, our historic Mule Barn is a treasure trove, featuring distinctive pieces from antique dealers across Louisiana.
Children will have a blast with pony rides, face painting, fall-themed arts and crafts, and the exciting bungee jump.
Take a break and savor a variety of southern-style meals at our food court pavilion. Beverage options include sodas, water, beer, wine, and our signature Plantation Punch.
Relax in the picnic area and enjoy live music performances throughout the weekend.
Entertainment Lineup
Kayla Woodson – Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 10am to 12:00 noon
Southern Charm Dance Team Performance – Saturday, November 9, 2024 – from 12:00 noon to 12:30 pm
Ryan Foret and Foret Tradition – Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Bad Habit – Sunday, November 10, 2024 from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Special Appearance by the Ford Model A Club – November 10, 2024 from 9am to 2pm
Admission for a full day is $10 per adult and teen, $5 per child 6 to 12 years of age, and free for children 5 and under.
Guided Tours of our historical home are $15.00 per person and free for children 12 and under.
Tours are offered every 30 minutes with the first tour of the day beginning at 9:30 am and the last tour of the day beginning at 4:00 pm.
Parking on our property is free, view directions. There is also parking available on the levee and Bridge Park. Ride share services like Lyft & Uber are available to & from the festival.
Why do we charge an admission fee? The River Road Historical Society doing business as Destrehan Plantation is a small non-profit organization. This has been our major fundraiser for 52 years. All proceeds go to the River Road Historical Society doing business as Destrehan Plantation whose mission is to preserve and educate people on Destrehan Plantation.
THANK YOU SPONSORS:
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If you would like to be a sponsor for the 52nd Annual Fall Festival, you can download our form here.
Your Sponsorship is much appreciated!