September 3, 2026
Southwest LouisianaVisitLakeCharles.org; @LakeCharlesCVB
Nicknamed “Louisiana’s Playground,” Lake Charles blends professional development with championship golf, live entertainment, and coastal excursions.
“Whether enjoying fresh Gulf seafood or taking in a lakeside sunset, Lake Charles keeps attendees deeply engaged while delivering a sophisticated resort footprint,” says Taylor Beard Stanley, …
September 3, 2026
Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder features 900 luxury guest rooms and suites across three distinct hotel properties: the Grand Hotel, Seven Clans Hotel, and the adult-focused Chalets.September 3, 2026
South LouisianaIberiaTravel.com; @Iberia_Travel
Cyr Gates Community Center at New Iberia City Park accommodates up to 1,000 guests theater style. For downtown historic charm, the restored Sliman Theater accommodates up to 300 attendees for receptions, while the circa-1840s cottage and event pavilion at Antique Rose Ville accommodate …
September 3, 2026
South LouisianaCajunTravel.com; @VisitStLandryLA
Planners looking for something different will find it in St. Landry Parish, a heritage destination north of Lafayette, where professional business merges with south Louisiana soul. The parish seat of Opelousas, known as the “Zydeco Capital of the World,” sets a vibrant tone …
September 3, 2026
South LouisianaLafayetteTravel.com; @LafayetteTravel
As the “capital” of Louisiana’s Cajun Country, Lafayette offers genuine cultural experiences with excellent venues and accommodations. “Lafayette’s infrastructure ensures planners get the modern spaces they demand, while our award-winning cuisine, live music, and rich heritage keep groups deeply …
September 3, 2026
South LouisianaLACajunBayou.com; @LACajunBayou
Thibodaux’s Warren J. Harang Auditorium features a 10,094-square-foot main arena floor and 7,018 square feet of flexible meeting room spaces.
Thibodaux Regional Conference Center has five event spaces, including a 50-seat theater, with a …
September 3, 2026
North LouisianaShreveport-Bossier.org; @VisitShreveportBossier
Shreveport Convention Center features 350,000 square feet of versatile space for up to 9,000 guests. The venue connects to the 311-room Hilton Shreveport Convention Center Hotel, which has more than 34,521 square feet of event space across 18 meeting …
September 3, 2026
North LouisianaExperienceRuston.com; @RustonCVB
Lincoln Parish Library Events Center has 12,415 square feet of space, including the 6,765-square-foot Ruston Room, its largest space. The Club Lounge at Louisiana Tech University’s Davison Athletics Complex accommodates 425 for receptions or 360 for seated dinners. Downtown’s Ruston Civic Center accommodates …
September 3, 2026
North LouisianaMonroe-WestMonroe.org;@DiscoverMonroeWestMonroe
Monroe Civic Center includes a convention center with six large meeting rooms (350 capacity), a flexible 7,200-seat arena, and a conference hall featuring 14,000 square feet of event space. Across the river, …
September 3, 2026
NorthshoreVisitTheNorthshore.com; @LANorthshore
Pelican Park Castine Center in Mandeville boasts an arena with 28,000 square feet of flexible space. Slidell’s Harbor Center delivers 18,000 square feet of flexible column-free event space. Maison Lafitte, a restored Victorian estate in Old Mandeville, can host indoor-outdoor …
