Gueydan Duck Festival

Celebrate Cajun culture and Louisiana’s hunting heritage at the Gueydan Duck Festival, returning 23-24 August 2025. Known as the “Duck Capital of America,” Gueydan hosts this lively annual event featuring duck and goose calling contests, dog trials, decoy carving, skeet shooting, and classic Southern cooking. Expect live music, pageants, a grand parade, and a vibrant carnival – all capturing the region’s trademark joie de vivre.