Vendor Events in Shreveport, LA

The Red River Revel Arts Festival is North Louisiana's largest outdoor arts festival held annually in downtown Shreveport. This juried arts festival features over 75 visual artists showcasing paintings, jewelry, woodwork, glass, metalwork, sculptures, and mixed media across multiple mediums. The event includes 4 stages of live music and performing arts alongside food vendors run by local nonprofits. Attendees browse artist booths, enjoy culinary offerings, participate in interactive art experiences, and attend performances. The festival also serves as a significant arts education initiative, hosting thousands of 4th graders during school hours. Held over two weekends in October at Festival Plaza on the Shreveport riverfront, it attracts tens of thousands of visitors. Artists report strong sales opportunities, with vendors earning substantial revenue during the festival days.

The State Fair of Louisiana is the largest livestock show and carnival in Louisiana, held annually in Shreveport. The fair features a bustling Vendor Village where independent vendors showcase and sell goods, crafts, and Louisiana specialties. Food vendors and craft exhibitors are core to the event. Attendees enjoy carnival rides, live entertainment, livestock competitions, rodeos, circus performances, and regional entertainment. The fair draws families and visitors across the state and region. The event runs for 17 days in late October through mid-November at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds, offering vendor opportunities for those selling merchandise, food, crafts, and goods aligned with the fair's family-friendly atmosphere.

Mudbug Madness is one of Louisiana's largest Cajun festivals held annually during Memorial Day weekend at Festival Plaza in downtown Shreveport. The three-day event features multiple stages with live music spanning Cajun, zydeco, country, and blues genres. Food vendors and craft booths operate throughout the festival alongside boiled crawfish (the event's signature offering), crawfish eating contests, and a kids' area. Typical attendees range from families to tourists seeking authentic Louisiana culture and cuisine. The festival draws thousands annually and is recognized as a top regional event.