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13034 River Road · Destrehan, Louisiana(985) 764-8785 · Open daily 9:00 am–5:30 pm
Destrehan Plantation
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Events & seasonal tours

Festivals, holiday tours, and living-history days on the grounds, year round. Filter by season to plan around your visit.

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Dates and pricing below are sourced from the current live site (as of August 1, 2026); a few events not yet scheduled for their next occurrence are marked as such.

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OCTTBA German Coast Oktoberfest NOV14 54th Annual Fall Festival NOV28 Creole Christmas Tour DEC13 Candy Cane Celebration

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Spring
MAY 16

Craws for the Cause

Sat, May 16, 2026 (2027 date TBA) — all-you-can-eat crawfish boil benefiting Hogs for the Cause pediatric brain cancer research.

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MAR 13–14

5th Annual Spring Garden & Pet Show

Mar 13-14, 2027 — 75+ vendors, live music, a petting zoo, and pet adoptions. $5 per person, free under 5.

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APR 15

Heritage Day

Thu, Apr 15, 2027, 9am-2pm — living-history demonstrations and reenactments. Adults $13, children (7-17) $10.

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Fall
OCT · TBA

German Coast Oktoberfest

October 2026 (exact date TBA) — live music, food, and beer celebrating German Coast heritage on the grounds.

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Visitors and artisan vendors at a festival on the plantation groundsNOV 14–15

54th Annual Fall Festival

Nov 14-15, 2026, 9am-4pm — 150+ arts and crafts vendors, live music, and family activities. $8 per adult/teen.

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CANCELLED

Past Times Camp

Cancelled for 2026 — typically held mid-to-late July. A hands-on history day camp for ages 7-12, $225 per camper.

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Winter
DEC 13

A Candy Cane Celebration

Sun, Dec 13, 2026, two sessions — crafts, Santa, and a candy cane hunt. Adults $25, children $20.

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NOV 28–DEC 31

Spirit of Christmas & Creole Christmas Tour

Nov 28-Dec 31, 2026 — evening house tour and lighted Alley of Oaks walk. Adults $25, youth (7-17) $20.

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