# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Valentine’s Day Festival: Love from the Deep South of the USA
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 11:30 pm – Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 am
- **Event Description**: Celebrate Valentine’s weekend with a Creole, Cajun and Country Weekend at the National Zoo & Aquarium on the 14th and 15th of February. Experience the charm, flavours, and music of the American Deep South while enjoying keeper talks, family activities, and live entertainment throughout the weekend. Free with general admission and for members!

All Weekend:
?Wild Tunes on the Savannah
Saturday: Solo country guitarist performing from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday: Blue Gumbo: a lively local 8-piece New Orleans band performing from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

?Wild Feasts
Indulge in authentic Southern favourites including gumbo, jambalaya, brisket sandwiches, Cajun mac and cheese, fried chicken with cornbread, jalapeño poppers, apple pie, sweet tea, country-style lemonade, and more.

?Wild Explorers
Dino Puppets- 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Hayrides- 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

? Wild Discoveries
Keeper Talks 
Saturday: Wapiti Talk - 2:00 pm at 3L on the Zoo map
Sunday: Alligator Talk - 1:30 pm at 1N on the Zoo map

?Creative Colouring at the Bistro - Design your own Louisiana Mardi Gras mask or cowboy hat, perfect for kids and adults alike.

?Classic Lawn Games - Challenge friends and family to outdoor fun with bean bag toss, horseshoe throwing, gridiron games, and other traditional lawn games.

Bring your friends, family, or that special someone and enjoy a Valentine’s weekend filled with Southern flavours, live music, interactive activities, and unforgettable wildlife experiences.

Join us for a celebration where Southern charm meets the wild!

https://www.nationalzoo.com.au/news-events/valentines-day-festival
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/valentine’s-day-festival-love-from-the-deep-south-of-the-usa/200029660331726
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, valentines-day, kids, festivals, performances, contests, live-music, music-festivals, mardi-gras
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Canberra
- **state**: CT
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Lady Denman Dr , Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2611
- **lat**: -35.29104
- **long**: 149.07829
- **full address**: Lady Denman Dr , Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2611

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Valentine’s Day Festival: Love from the Deep South of the USA
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Valentine’s Day Festival: Love from the Deep South of the USA being held?
  - **A:** Valentine’s Day Festival: Love from the Deep South of the USA takes place on Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 11:30 pm to Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 am at Lady Denman Dr , Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2611.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Valentine’s Day Festival: Love from the Deep South of the USA?
  - **A:** Valentine’s Day Festival: Love from the Deep South of the USA is organized by National Zoo & Aquarium Canberra.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Valentine’s Day Festival: Love from the Deep South of the USA is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Canberra, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Valentine’s Day Festival: Love from the Deep South of the USA sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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