(Lake Charles, Louisiana) - If you're looking for something to do in Lake Charles or Southwest Louisiana this weekend then you are in luck. There are a ton of things going on in the lake area this weekend including two festivals, a concert, and live music around the area.

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After a long week, it's time to set aside the everyday hustle and have some fun and there are a lot of fun things going on this weekend so lets get to it.

IOWA RABBIT FESTIVAL

Rabbit Fest
Rabbit Fest
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The 2025 Iowa Rabbit Festival starts tonight and runs through tomorrow with live music inside the Burton Colsiume on Friday and Saturday evenings while live music will also be played out in the barn during the cookoff. Here is the entire lineup.

Mark Reeves at T-Doug's

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Mark Reeves and Twisted X will be live at the brand new T-Doug's Cajun Cusine and Dance Hall on Friday, March 21, 2025. T-Doug's is located at 15976 Highway 171 in Ragley, Louisiana. Mark Reeves will play in the new dance hall from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Have you seen the new restaurant and dance hall?  Check out these pictures here.

Be Moore Festival

Photo provided by Jay Ecker
Photo provided by Jay Ecker
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The Be Moore Fest is happening all day Saturday, March 22, 2025, in downtown Lake Charles. There will be live music inside of all the restaurants and bars in downtown Lake Charles including Panorama Music House, Luna, and more. This event is free to attend and bands and music artists that will be playing according to the Be Moore Fest Facebook page include,

Musical artists will include: Sulphur High School Jazz Band and Show Choir, Barbe HS Show Choir, Young Band Nation, The Throwbacks, Jay Ecker Trio, Cadillac Possum, Tim Norris, Lost Riders, Loaded 44rz, Snydley Whiplash, Air Junkies and many more. Kid-friendly till 9 pm.

Farmers Markets

Farmers Market Facebook
Farmers Market Facebook
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Several Farmers Markets are going on Saturday morning in the area. One in Lake Charles located on Biblo Street by the old courthouse, one in Moss Bluff on Highway 378, and one in Westlake at Millers Super Saver on Sampson Street. All three markets' hours are from 8:00 am to Noon.

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