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State Fair of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA · Festival
- When
- October 29 – November 15, 2026
- Where
- Louisiana State Fairgrounds · Shreveport · LA
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
An 18 day state fair at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds in Shreveport, with livestock competitions, a rodeo, and a midway. It has run since 1906. The 2026 fair runs October 29 through November 15.
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