Spring Festivals Bring Creativity, Food, and Fun to Shreveport-Bossier

From art showcases to crawfish boils, the region has a packed spring festival calendar.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:39pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a crawfish, a taco, and a stuffed shrimp repeated in a tight grid pattern, conceptually representing the iconic regional food items celebrated at the spring festivals in Shreveport-Bossier.Vibrant silkscreen pop art celebrates the diverse culinary delights featured at Shreveport-Bossier's spring festival season.Bossier City Today

The Shreveport-Bossier area is gearing up for an exciting spring festival season, with a lineup of events celebrating the creativity, cuisine, and culture of the region. Highlights include the ArtBreak arts festival, the Crawfish Kickoff Festival, Taco Wars, the Shreveport Stuffed Shrimp Festival, and the long-running Mudbug Madness celebration.

Why it matters

These spring festivals are important community events that draw large crowds, boost local businesses, and showcase the vibrant arts, food, and family-friendly attractions that make Shreveport-Bossier a popular destination. The festivals also provide opportunities for young people to get involved in the arts and for residents to come together and celebrate their shared traditions.

The details

The ArtBreak festival at the Shreveport Convention Center from April 24-26 features over 100 hands-on workshops and performances by young artists. The Bug Bazaar at Sci-Port Discovery Center on April 11 offers interactive insect exhibits. The Crawfish Kickoff Festival on April 19 kicks off crawfish season, while Taco Wars on May 2 and the Shreveport Stuffed Shrimp Festival on May 10 highlight the region's diverse culinary offerings. The Mudbug Madness festival from May 22-24 is a long-running celebration of Louisiana's iconic crawfish.

  • The ArtBreak festival is held April 24-26.
  • The Bug Bazaar at Sci-Port Discovery Center is on April 11.
  • The Crawfish Kickoff Festival is on April 19.
  • Taco Wars is on May 2.
  • The Shreveport Stuffed Shrimp Festival is on May 10.
  • Mudbug Madness is from May 22-24.

The players

Shreveport Regional Arts Council

The organization that produces the ArtBreak festival, showcasing the creativity of young people in the region.

Sci-Port Discovery Center

The science and discovery museum hosting the Bug Bazaar event.

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The takeaway

The diverse lineup of spring festivals in Shreveport-Bossier highlights the region's vibrant arts, food, and family-friendly culture, providing opportunities for the community to come together and celebrate their shared traditions.