10/07/2026
Here are the best fall festivals happening in Slidell, Louisiana this October! You donβt need to drive across Lake Pontchartrain into New Orleans to experience top-tier local food, live music, and family-friendly fall events! ποΈπ
ποΈ Top Must-See October Events
π Oct 1β31 | LA Recreational Alligator Hunting Season (30 min before sunrise β 30 min after sunset)
Book a local swamp guide for Louisiana's 1st recreational season in over 50 years, then relax at camp.
π» Oct 3 | St. Tammany Parish Fair / Oktoberfest (11:00 AM β 9:00 PM)
Kick off fall with traditional fair fun, rides, and local food on the Northshore before returning to camp.
π Oct 4β11 | Cruisinβ The Coast (8:00 AM β 5:00 PM Daily)
Cruise the Gulf Coast's biggest car shows, then skip highway traffic and head back to our quiet KOA.
β΅ Oct 9β11 | 52nd Annual Wooden Boat Festival (Fri 6β9 PM / Sat 10 AMβ7 PM / Sun 10 AMβ5 PM)
Explore heritage boats along the Madisonville riverfront, just minutes from camp.
π§ Oct 17 | Olde Towne Slidell Zombie Crawl (5:00 PM β 10:00 PM)
Join spooky street fun in Olde Towne Slidell, then crash safely in your RV.
π» Oct 23, 24 & 30 | Ghouls in the Woods (6:00 PM β 8:00 PM)
Decorate your site, bring your own candy to pass out from your site, and enter the "Rig-or-Mortis" Best Overall campsite contest!
πΊ Oct 24β25 | Slidell Fall Antique & Craft Fair (10:00 AM β 5:00 PM Daily)
Hunt for vintage gems in Olde Towne Slidell, then bring your haul back to camp.
π Oct 24 | Slidell Halloween Pumpkin Fest & Parade (1:00 PM β 5:00 PM)
Enjoy festive family parades, pumpkin picking, and trick-or-treating in historic Olde Towne.
π₯ Oct 31 | Official Disc Golf Tournament (8:00 AM β 4:00 PM)
Compete on-site at the Bayou Breeze Disc Golf Course right here at Slidell KOA!
Enjoy the festivals by day, and return to a peaceful campfire under the stars by night.
π² Planning your fall festival trip to the Louisiana Northshore? DM us or tap the link in our bio to book your October stay!