More Than a Two-Day Trade Show. In New Orleans—The Most Delicious City!
This is the Gulf South’s premier industry event for restaurants, bars, hotels, and caterers—not open to the public. Meet hundreds of exhibitors, discover new products, attend live cooking demos, and learn from industry leaders at the Kitchen Counter Speaker Series. Highlights include a keynote from Chef John Folse, the Great American Seafood Cook-Off, and a cocktail competition. With exclusive hotel rates and free shuttles, it’s easy to attend. The LRA Showcase connects you with real solutions from people who understand your business. 

It’s bold, flavorful, and proudly rooted—Authentically Louisiana.Let’s grow together, Louisiana style.

Booths are reserved on a first come first serve basis and will available to current CERTIFIED LOUISIANA companies only.

By attending with Certified Louisiana, your company’s booth will be within the Certified pavilion and you will have the opportunity to market your product to thousands of attendees, as well as learn about other local businesses and products.

• PER LRA RULES, THE SELLING OF ALCOHOL ON THE SHOWROOM FLOOR IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED

• ALCOHOL CAN ONLY BE SERVED IN SAMPLE SIZES

Show Dates:

Saturday, August 2, 2025
10 am - 5 pm

Sunday, August 3, 2025
10 am - 5 pm

Location: New Orleans Morial Convention Center

This event is 21 and older to enter!

Registration Deadline:

May 1, 2025

Registration Fee:

Certified Member rate

Payment will be requested upon approved registration

Sorry Registration for this event is CLOSED

For more information on how to register or questions regarding registration, please contact certifiedla@ldaf.state.la.us or call 225-952-8084.

The Celebration Of New Orleans Coffee

The NOLA Coffee Festival® is an annual industry trade show and consumer festival created to celebrate the joy of coffee products and to celebrate the many people who serve this industry from farmer to distributor to roaster to shop owner and barista.
The NOLA Coffee Festival® celebrates the unique heritage of our coffee industry and salutes the talented community of coffee professionals who create our daily caffeinated happiness. This annual festival/trade show will celebrate all things coffee.

Trade and Industry Day

Friday, October 3
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Consumer Day

Saturday, October 4
9:00 AM -4:00 PM

For more information, tickets to purchase, and to view the event schedule, please follow the link below or click on the icon:
https://nolacoffeefestival.com/event-schedule/

C’est Bon Seasoning Fest!!

Plans are underway for the second annual Carencro C’est Bon Seasoning Fest which will be held October 31 - November 2, 2025 at Pelican Park in Carencro, LA.  The event will feature the best performers, a carnival, delicious food, arts and crafts, contests, a seasoning taste off, and so much more.  We hope you join us in making this event one that makes a powerful impact on the Carencro community and beyond.

Events
Live Music
Seasoning Showdown
Pageant
Car Show
Arts & Crafts
Carnival
Dance Contest (Buzzardville)
Chili Dog Eating Contest (Buzzardville)

Stay tuned for more details!!

For more information please visit the website using the link below or click on the icon:
https://cestbonseasoningfest.com/