Contraband Days

Walking the entire length of the boardwalk during Contraband Days? Better do it twice, cause you are gonna miss a few things! Contraband Days is back once again and I have never seen it from the top of the Lake Charles Civic Center...until now!!!

As we reported yesterday, there’s a better-than-even chance that ‘American Idol‘ star Joshua Ledet will be returning to town on Saturday like the conquering hero he’s become.  First, he’s here in our studios, then a parade, then a live performance at Burton Coliseum.

Galley Alley food booths are open. Bring your appetite!   Take Our Survey! //

Ah, the delicious smell that drift from Galley Alley at Contraband Days! Even the idea of the food, whether on a stick or not, is enough to cause enough drooling to put Pablov's dog to shame! But have you ever go out there with the entire purpose of eating something, just because it isn't suppose to exist? Like...a fried twinkie? Strikeforce Team "Special K" ain't afraid, so tracks were

This Friday  is a huge night at Contraband Days! Josh Turner kicks off Contraband Days' biggest weekend!

The first thing you'll notice is my first attempt is not successful. There is a secret motivation here!

It's new and improved with over 50 bands to entertain on 4 stages. Great food, water events and much more. For a full schedule of events click here .

Bryan Fontenot is scheduled to record a web video this Monday with Gator's Breakfast Bunch. That video will bew featured here so you can get to know Bryan before his his performance on the Malibu Rum Stage on May 11th.

A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries official reminded festival goers of the boating safety checklist to make for smooth sailing for the 2012 Contraband Days Pirate Festival. "We're going to be out there on the water in Prien Lake and Lake Charles, along with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office and the US Coast Guard," said Senior Agent Beau Robertson with the La. Dept. of

It is the biggest festival in Southwest Louisiana and you go every year. We were wondering what events you like the most.

Get ready because we're only a week away from the biggest party in Lake Charles.

Contraband Days concert schedule for 2012 includes a member of the Grand Ole Opry! Josh Turner is a throw back to the days of country singers with deep, rich voices.  Don't miss Josh Turner on the Malibu Rum stage on Friday May 11th!