Shreveport Summer Festivals 2026: The Ultimate Guide to Live Music and Food

One of the happiest days of my life each year was always on the last day of school. I can vividly remember tossing those notebooks and and school accessories in the trash on that final day. It was invigorating.

Then I would set my sights on summer and all the wonderful things I would be doing during the months of freedom. My summers were typically spent swimming and playing tennis. In my childhood days, youngsters could ride bikes to the pool or tennis court and play all day with no worries. My parents did not have to fret about something bad happening to me.

I would venture out each day at about 9am and come home in time for supper. Those were the days, as they say.

But I also loved going to summer events and festivals with the family. One of my favorites was the Strawberry Festival in Ponchatoula. There's nothing better than a fresh strawberry right from a farm in Louisiana.

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Shreveport-Bossier has several great summer festivals to keep you busy over the next few months. If you love music, food and amazing family fun, you might want to put some of these amazing events on your calendar this year.