County Fair Guide

Louisiana State Fair

Shreveport, Louisiana

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Typical Month

October

Duration

11 days

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Size

large

About Louisiana State Fair

The Louisiana State Fair in Shreveport is the flagship state fair of Louisiana, held annually since 1906 at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds in Caddo Parish. This 11-day fair is the premier agricultural showcase and entertainment destination for north Louisiana and the greater ArkLaTex region, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors each fall.

What to Expect

Championship livestock competitions across all major species, major grandstand entertainment acts, a massive carnival midway, commercial vendors, 4-H and FFA exhibits from across the state, motorsports events, demolition derby, and quintessential Louisiana fair food including funnel cakes, turkey legs, and Creole specialties.

Visitor Tips

Located at 3701 Hudson Avenue in Shreveport. Purchase tickets at statefairoflouisiana.com. Shreveport is in the heart of the ArkLaTex region at the intersection of Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas. The fall timing — typically late October into early November — brings pleasant weather to northwest Louisiana.

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