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Typical Month
December
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Duration
2 days
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Size
small
About Plaquemines Parish Fair & Orange Festival
The Plaquemines Parish Fair and Orange Festival in Buras celebrates the citrus heritage of Louisiana's southernmost parish, held annually in early December at historic Fort Jackson deep in the Mississippi River delta. Plaquemines Parish was once famous for its naval orange groves, and the festival honors that agricultural legacy while celebrating the bayou culture of the lower delta.
What to Expect
Carnival rides, live entertainment, citrus displays and tastings, arts and crafts vendors, and fresh local seafood and Cajun food. The Fort Jackson setting — a pre-Civil War star fort at the mouth of the Mississippi — adds a dramatic historical backdrop to this unique fair.
Visitor Tips
Located at Fort Jackson, 38039 LA-23 in Buras, about 70 miles south of New Orleans via Hwy 23 through the lower delta. The drive through the bayous and citrus groves is itself an experience. December weather in the delta is mild. Plan for a day trip from New Orleans — the drive through the levees and marshes of Plaquemines Parish is unlike anywhere else in America.
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