When I think of Louisiana I automatically think of small towns and close-knit communities, built around strong families and rugged individualism.
However, according to a Google search, Louisiana has several large cities such as New Orleans with a population of over 350,000, and Baton Rouge with a population of 215,000. Other large population centers include Shreveport, Metairie, Lafayette, and Lake Charles.
But......., As is well known, www.regalsouth.com does not focus on the large population centers.
We focus on towns and cities under 10,000 and Louisiana is well represented.
According to our internet research, we have identified as many as 37 cities with a population under 10,000, with a collective population of over 294,000 people.
These communities are where we are headed.
"Road trips begin with RegalSouth.com"
https://jeffdavis.org/event-calendar/ is the website we will start with. The "Jennings Market on Main Street" will host a car show on May 17th, and Jennings Alive on Oct. 25. and two more events on Nov 8th and Dec 6th. Copied directly from their website they promise to offer all that one may expect from a Louisiana experience.
Visitors expect and cherish the small-town feeling but are astonished to find a museum of fine art, a crawfish farm and alligator tours, a rum distillery, and even a country store museum where the past lives on. Our people live intimately with the past, embracing cultures and traditions that are uniquely ours and sharing these treasures with our guests through food, music, festivals, birding, water sports, and Cajun hospitality. Check out these YouTube videos for more information.
"Road trips begin with RegalSouth.com"
https://acadiaparishchamber.org/news-events/gumbo-cookoff/
has a gumbo cook-off scheduled for Crowley, LA, Nov 1st.
According to Ai-generated information, Crowley is known as "The Rice Capital of the World" due to its historical significance as a major center for rice milling and production. The city is also famous for its annual International Rice Festival, one of the oldest and largest agricultural festivals in the nation
the festival is scheduled
Oct 16th-19th, 2025 Crowley, Louisiana.
"Road trips begin with RegalSouth.com"
Ponchatoula has a population of almost 8,000. It is known for its numerous antique stores and historic buildings. For this reason, it is primarily known as "America's Antique City"
Each spring it hosts the popular "Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival"
Another popular event is its antique trade days.
Every Spring & Fall!
March 7th-9th, 9 am-5 pm
November 7th-9th, 9 am-5 pm
for more events check out https://ponchatoulachamber.com/
https://www.explorelouisiana.com/roadtrip
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