The River Road Historical Society, operating as Destrehan Plantation, is excited to invite you to the 54th 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 14-15, 2026 from 9am to 4pm.
Visitors will enjoy a unique shopping experience with over 150 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, putt-putt golf, 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.
Food court to be announced at a later date
Vendors to be announced at a later date
Entertainment Lineup
To be announced at a later date
Our Sponsors:
Stage Sponsor
If you would like to become a sponsor for the 54th annual Fall Festival, you can download our sponsorship form here: Sponsorship-Form2026.jpg
Admission for a full day is $8 per adult and teen, free for 12 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 at 9:30 am and the last at 4:00 pm.
Returning Arts & Crafts Vendors ONLY can download an application here: 2026FESTIVALAPPLICATIONART&CRAFTS
Returning Food Vendors (Pavilion) can download an application here: FOOD COURT IS FULL
Returning Food Vendors Outside Area can download an application here: FOOD COURT IS FULL
New vendor applications will be available September 2, 2026. You may submit pictures of your work for pre-approval to Melissa Monica at melissa@destrehanplantation.org
Special Events & Craft Shows Tax Forms to be uploaded at a later date
Pay with Venmo:
Last four digits associated with the account: 4530
Parking on our property is free. View directions. There is also parking available on the levee and at 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 54 years. All proceeds go to the River Road Historical Society, doing business as Destrehan Plantation, whose mission is to preserve and educate the public about Destrehan Plantation.