

# Festivals in Monroe | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Monroe. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## About

The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in [CITY]. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in [CITY], you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in [CITY] listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Monroe

- **Event Name**: 5th Annual Full Blown Pink Car Show
  - **Description**: Our 5th Annual FULL BLOWN PINK CAR SHOW will be held Saturday April 25th from 10:00am - 4:00pm!  This year we are joining in with the Ouachita RiverFest!!  As always 100% of all proceeds are donated directly to a local cancer patient to assist them along
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monroe/5th-annual-full-blown-pink-car-show/200029748443442
  - **Venue**: Downtown West Monroe
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  - **Categories**: car-shows, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Mac & Cheese Fest
  - **Description**: Get ready to indulge in ooey gooey cheesy goodness at the NELA's FIRST Mac &amp; Cheese Fest – a celebration of all things cheesy and delicious!About this EventThe Mac &amp; Cheese Festival is coming to Monroe for the ver
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Apr 11 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monroe/mac-and-cheese-fest/100001982694759398
  - **Venue**: Chennault Aviation &amp; Military Museum
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  - **Price**: USD 7
  - **Categories**: festivals, kids, music, live-music, entertainment, nonprofit, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: 2026 Dragon Boat Festival - April 18!
  - **Description**: The dragons are returning, April 18, 2026! Gather your crew and join us on the bayou for a thrilling day of dragon boat racing, community spirit, and fun — all in support of local youth programs.
Whether you're a seasoned paddler or just in it for the spl
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monroe/2026-dragon-boat-festival-april-18/200028671622352
  - **Venue**: 1 Warhawk Way, Monroe, LA, United States, Louisiana 71203
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  - **Categories**: festivals, kids, sports
- **Event Name**: Wild Wild West in Downtown West Monroe!
  - **Description**: About Wild Wild West:

Join us for a downtown street dance with a western twist! Enjoy finger-lickin’ awesome BBQ, live music that will have your boots tapping, and plenty of western-themed fun for all. Whether you’re showing off your two-step, or simply
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 10 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monroe/wild-wild-west-in-downtown-west-monroe/200029472790609
  - **Venue**: 250 Trenton St, West Monroe, LA 71291-3146, United States
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: RiverFest 5K Duck Dash
  - **Description**: Join us for the Ouachita RiverFest 5K Duck Dash! This timed race will loop from Downtown West Monroe to Lazare Park and back, on Saturday, April 25 at 8 AM. Wear your most creative duck inspired outfit to win a prize! Grab a photo at the finish-line festi
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monroe/riverfest-5k-duck-dash/200029785595620
  - **Venue**: Commerce St, West Monroe, LA 71291, United States
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, sports, live-music, entertainment, nonprofit, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: RIDES ON THE RIVER 2026
  - **Description**: 10am-4pm 

$20.00 for show Entry Spectators FREE

WE WILL ONLY TAKE MONEY FOR ENTRY DAY OF THE SHOW. WE WILL NOT TAKE ONLINE PAYMENTS.

PLEASE DO NOT FALL FOR ANY FACEBOOK OR OTHER WISE SCAMS.

*Rides on the River is not responsible for any refunds due to
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monroe/rides-on-the-river-2026/200029748196226
  - **Venue**: 2201 Riverside drive Monroe la 71201
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  - **Categories**: car-shows
- **Event Name**: Art is Therapy Festival 2026
  - **Description**: HSA will host it's 4th Annual Art Is Therapy Festival at the Monroe Rivermarket on April 11th, 2026. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.About this Eventhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2h-3FoImrQ&amp;t=36s&amp;source_ve_path=MjM4NTE
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Apr 11 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monroe/art-is-therapy-festival-2026/100001865640132859
  - **Venue**: Monroe Downtown Rivermarket
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: festivals, art, health-wellness, contests, mental-health
- **Event Name**: Slabfest Carshow & Shootout
  - **Description**: Slabfest Carshow &amp; Shootout 2026
 
22s &amp; Up Hardtire Shootout(Or 2 separate Lightweight &amp; Middleweight Shootouts) 
-$5k Payout-

Daily O/D Shootout
-Buy in with $1k on top-

True Street Shootout 
-Buy in with $1k on top-

Test &amp; Tune 

Gru
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  - **Date**: Sat Jul 11 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monroe/slabfest-carshow-and-shootout/200029809806723
  - **Venue**: 812 Wheelis Street, West Monroe, LA
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  - **Categories**: Sports
- **Event Name**: 1st Sundays at The Zoo: Crawfest 2026
  - **Description**: 1st Sundays at The Zoo is back with Live Performances! Live Entertainment! Great Food! Great Fun! Great Spirits! and Great Down Home Fun!About this EventFree Parking! BYOB! Bring anything to make yourself 'backyard cozy'
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monroe/1st-sundays-at-the-zoo-crawfest-2026/100001984208031636
  - **Venue**: Louisiana Purchase Gardens &amp; Zoo
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  - **Price**: USD 13 to 34

## Trending Events in Monroe

- **Event Name**: Monroe’s Spring Fest 2026
  - **Description**: Shopping / Food / Entertainment on both sides of Main St / Games / Face Painting / Axe Doods / Rock Climbing / Live Music and more happening on Main St and Windsor St in Downtown Monroe.  

On Saturday, April 11th, businesses in Downtown Monroe are coming
  - **Venue**: Downtown Monroe
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- **Event Name**: MONROE FAIR DAYS PARADE 2026
  - **Description**: It's time for Monroe's favorite summer event, the 91st 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒓𝒐𝒆 𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒓 𝑫𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆!

Over 10,000 spectators line the streets of Downtown Monroe to watch over 100 floats and performances. From the Seafair Pirates to the Monroe High School Marching Band
  - **Venue**: W Main St, Monroe, WA 98272, United States
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- **Event Name**: MONROE AUTO SWAP MEET AND CAR SHOW
  - **Description**: Come celebrate our 50th Anniversary this April 12th, 2026.  To show our appreciation for 50 years of great Vendors and Show Cars, we will be giving away to every Vendor who prepays by March 1st deadline a free T-shirt and entered in a drawing to win you
  - **Venue**: 3775 S. Custer Road, Monroe, MI, United States, Michigan 48161
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- **Event Name**: Monroe County Fair
  - **Description**: Help us celebrate our 79th Annual Monroe County Fair, August 2-August 8. Spend the day with your friends and family and enjoy all of the activities and events the Monroe County Fair has to offer.
  - **Venue**: 3775 S Custer Rd, Monroe, MI, United States, Michigan 48161
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- **Event Name**: FOODEESFEST Monroe, Ohio
  - **Description**: Come for the food, leave with a story. Join the #1 touring food truck festival experience in the US!About this EventJoin Us at the Foodees Food and Culture Festival in Monroe, OHGet ready for a w
  - **Venue**: 400 Premium Outlets Dr, Monroe, OH 45050
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- **Event Name**: Monroe Community Egg Hunt
  - **Description**: Monroe’s 29th Annual Community Egg Hunt is returning to Lake Tye Park. Pre-event activities begin at 9 a.m., hunt begins at 10 a.m. Ages 10 and under are welcome to hunt, please bring your own basket.

Fields hunt by age group, each field hunts one at a t
  - **Venue**: Lake Tye Park
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- **Event Name**: Cheese Days Saturday
  - **Description**: Music, food, beer, alphorns, yodelers, Cheese Days Chase, Cheese Tent, Family Farm Adventure Tent, Tractor Show and so much more!  Tonight's headliner: Boogie and the YoYoz!
  - **Venue**: 1016 16th Ave, Monroe, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53566
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- **Event Name**: DriftCon Season Opener 2026
  - **Description**: The DriftCon Season Opener kicks off the Evergreen Drift NW Drift Series season with the return of the 64 driver Big Bounty Tournament and the brand new NISSAN Legends judged car show!

NISSAN LEGENDS SHOW (2002 &amp; OLDER):
thefoat.com/681022

EARLY ACC
  - **Venue**: Evergreen Speedway
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- **Event Name**: DriftCon 2026
  - **Description**: The 32 driver 3/8 High Line Shootout returns to DriftCon and will be held alongside the Team Tandem Competition &amp; Trackside Car Show!

CAR SHOW REGISTRATION:
thefoat.com/869471

What is the DriftCon?
High Line Shootout (3/8 Top 32 Tournament)
Team Tan
  - **Venue**: Evergreen Speedway
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Monroe?
  - **A:** 5th Annual Full Blown Pink Car Show (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am at Downtown West Monroe), Mac & Cheese Fest (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 11:00 am at Chennault Aviation &amp; Military Museum), 2026 Dragon Boat Festival - April 18! (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am at 1 Warhawk Way, Monroe, LA, United States, Louisiana 71203), Wild Wild West in Downtown West Monroe! (Fri Apr 10 2026 at 06:00 pm at 250 Trenton St, West Monroe, LA 71291-3146, United States), RiverFest 5K Duck Dash (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 08:00 am at Commerce St, West Monroe, LA 71291, United States).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Monroe?
  - **A:** Art is Therapy Festival 2026 (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 11:00 am at Monroe Downtown Rivermarket).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Monroe in April 2026?
  - **A:** 5th Annual Full Blown Pink Car Show (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am at Downtown West Monroe), Mac & Cheese Fest (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 11:00 am at Chennault Aviation &amp; Military Museum), 2026 Dragon Boat Festival - April 18! (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am at 1 Warhawk Way, Monroe, LA, United States, Louisiana 71203), Wild Wild West in Downtown West Monroe! (Fri Apr 10 2026 at 06:00 pm at 250 Trenton St, West Monroe, LA 71291-3146, United States), RiverFest 5K Duck Dash (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 08:00 am at Commerce St, West Monroe, LA 71291, United States).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Monroe?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Monroe on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Monroe?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Monroe?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Monroe include Downtown West Monroe, Chennault Aviation &amp; Military Museum, 1 Warhawk Way, Monroe, LA, United States, Louisiana 71203.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Monroe?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Monroe range from USD 7 to USD 34. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Monroe?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Monroe include FULL BLOWN PINK CAR SHOW, Warrior Media, Children's Coalition Dragon Boat Festival.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Monroe?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Monroe.

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