Fall Fun on the Westside!

OCTOBER 2023

Come have a sweet ole time at the West Baton Rouge Museum's SugarFest on Sunday, October 1st from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. This 28th annual sweet celebration of the sugar cane harvest has been growing strong since 1995. There will be a variety of folk art and occupational craft demonstrations, a peek inside museum exhibits and historic buildings, cane cutting and grinding demonstrations, cane syrup boiling, and live music. There will be old-fashioned pastimes for children to enjoy and a Café Francais area where only French is spoken and lively games of Bourré will be played. Of course, there will be lots of sugary treats, fresh chewing cane samples, and a sweets contest. SugarFest is free and open to the public.

Festival Time!

Explore Genealogy!

Join us on Saturday, October 7 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at the West Baton Rouge Parish Library for Explorations in Genealogy! The lecture will focus on some of the endangered cemeteries throughout Louisiana's coastal zone and beyond.

EXLPORE

Merry Not Scary!

The West Baton Rouge Library and the West Baton Rouge Museum are hosting a Merry Not Scary Halloween. Dress up for a fun, safe night on October 20, from 6:00-8:00 pm, including a magic show, treats & games! Bring a blanket to sit on the grounds & don’t forget your treat bag!

FALL FUN

Fall Getaway!

Make West Baton Rouge your getaway destination!

Experience the charm of West Baton Rouge, where picturesque landscapes, outdoor adventures, and hospitality await you at every turn.

STAY

Recipes from the Westside

Seafood Gumbo

A rich, dark roux and fresh seafood makes this gumbo a Cajun Coast delicacy!

Recipe: Seafood Gumbo

Courtesy: West Baton Rouge Museum

Photos from the Westside

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Photo Feature – A beautiful photo of stained glass in Louisiana’s Old State Capitol in Downtown Baton Rouge! Explore the many historical attractions in and around West Baton Rouge. Thanks, Glen Daigle for the amazing shot!

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