Entertainment & Events in St. Francisville, Louisiana

Special Events

Christmas in the Country 800-789-4221
Held Downtown
Always held the 1st weekend in December, Christmas in the Country features the town magically lit up, carolers, open houses in the shops and a Christmas parade.

Wine Parlor at the St. Francisville Inn 225-635-6502
5720 Commerce Street
St. Francisville, LA 70775
The Wine Parlor is a wine and beer bar located in the mainhouse of the St. Francisville Inn. It offers a large selection from around the world. The wine is also available by the bottle to bring home or a party. more

Audubon Country Birdfest 225-635-6502
A Variety of Wildlife Areas
The premier event will showcase the beautiful and abundant bird life, natural habitat, and history of Louisiana's Feliciana Parishes. The festival promises a wide array of birding field trips into spectacular wildlife areas and privately owned properties. Over 175 species of birds are known to reside or migrate through the area. John James Audubon, the festival's namesake, is known to have painted up to 80 of his artworks contained in the “Birds of North America” portfolio here. Held in July. more
Sponsored By: Feliciana Nature Society

Angola Prison Rodeo 225-655-2133
Louisiana State Penitentiary
Angola, LA 70712
Located 22 Miles Northwest of St. Francisville
Occurring every Sunday in October, the Angola Rodeo is the longest running prison rodeo in the United States. A professionally produced rodeo, the Angola Rodeo also features inmate arts and crafts, food, and entertainment. Proceeds from the Angola Prison Rodeo cover rodeo costs and helps the Louisiana State Penitentiary Inmate Welfare Fund which provides for inmate educational and recreational supplies. Spring Rodeo in April call for more information. more

Audubon Pilgrimage 225-635-6330
PO Box 338
St. Francisville, LA 70775
Held annually the third weekend in March, the Audubon Pilgrimage features Oakley House, Rosedown Plantation, Afton Villa Gardens, private homes, 19th century churches and more. The Pilgrimage is dedicated to the memory of John James Audubon, who set himself the task of painting all the birds in America. Audubon painted no less than 80 of his famous folios here. Oakley, where Audubon came to tutor Eliza Pirrie in 1821, is the centerpiece of the Audubon State Historic Site. The West Feliciana Historical Society stages the Pilgrimage to share with visitors the history of Audubon's Happy Land. Held in March. more