Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival
- Dates
- Expected October 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Lazarre Park
- Price
- $5
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 3 October 2026 in West Monroe, LA. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival is a one-day Celtic festival at Lazarre Park in West Monroe, blending Scottish and Celtic heritage with a full day of live music, dancing and family fun. The festival features Scottish Highland Games including the caber toss and sheaf toss, live bagpipes, artisan vendors, children's activities, live animals and food trucks, with admission recently reported at $5
Last time around (2025)
The 2025 festival was held Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Lazarre Park in West Monroe, with live music, artisan vendors, the Highland Games, children's activities, drinks and food trucks and a $5 admission
The games
Heavy athletics
The festival includes Scottish Highland Games with the caber toss, sheaf toss and stone of strength, open to professional and amateur competitors for a $30 entry
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Live bagpipes and traditional Celtic dancing feature alongside the music
Taking part
The day features live Celtic music, including the band Murder the Stout, artisan and craft vendors, children's activities, live animals and food trucks
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
MLU is the nearest commercial airport to West Monroe, a small regional field a few miles from the twin cities of Monroe and West Monroe. Rideshare and local taxi service the airport, though options are limited compared to a major hub
Book / info →Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 1
Between Monroe and West Monroe, a short drive from the park
Check rates →Mid-range hotels 2
Airport hotels 3
4960 Millhaven Road, Monroe, LA 71203
Link coming soon5650 Frontage Road, Monroe, LA 71202
Link coming soon4919 Pecanland Mall Drive, Monroe, LA 71203
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
Vacation rentals in the Monroe and West Monroe area are limited compared to larger Louisiana markets; check availability well ahead of a specific festival weekend
Search Airbnb →This is a one-day city-park festival with no on-site camping; Hipcamp listings in this part of Louisiana are sparse, making a hotel the more realistic option
Search Hipcamp →Browse all hotels near Lazarre Park →
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
The worklist has no official URL for this festival. Checked the City of West Monroe calendar entry and the Discover Monroe West Monroe listing on 3 Sep 2026; the festival is run by the City of West Monroe at Lazarre Park. Neither page publishes accessibility, terrain, accessible parking or toilet detail for the festival. The city site carries only a general municipal website accessibility link. The organiser contact given for the festival is [email protected] and the city switchboard is 318-396-2600
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Pricing
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