The Mansura Chamber of Commerce presents the Cochon de Lait Festival!
The Cochon de Lait Festival is held annually on the second full weekend in May in Mansura, Louisiana. Mansura is the Cochon de Lait capital of the world. The festival mixes great Cajun food, good times, and Louisiana music with the famous cochon de lait (French for roast suckling pig). There is plenty to see and do for the entire family to “pass a good time.” Come by and experience a true Louisiana culinary tradition, Mansura style!
From the Children's Pig Pen to the Greasy Pig contest, we have something for you. Please join us in Mansura to celebrate this wonderful testament to the "cochon!"
The Cochon de Lait Festival is held annually on the second full weekend in May in Mansura, Louisiana. Mansura is the Cochon de Lait capital of the world. The festival mixes great Cajun food, good times, and Louisiana music with the famous cochon de lait (French for roast suckling pig). There is plenty to see and do for the entire family to “pass a good time.” Come by and experience a true Louisiana culinary tradition, Mansura style!
From the Children's Pig Pen to the Greasy Pig contest, we have something for you. Please join us in Mansura to celebrate this wonderful testament to the "cochon!"
The first official festival was in 1961 but that doesn't mean that is when the magic happened. That happened in 1960 during Mansura's Centennial celebration when over 10,000 people converged on Mansura. From that weekend on, Mansura has been known as the Cochon de Lait Festival of the world. After celebrating for 12 years straight and a record crowd of 100,000 in 1972, the town of Mansura took a little break.
That all changed in 1987 when the Cochon de Lait festival was revived and Mansura has been never been the same again. We continue the tradition again this year. The Mansura Chamber of Commerce invites you to come pass a good time and join us for the annual Cochon de Lait Festival!
That all changed in 1987 when the Cochon de Lait festival was revived and Mansura has been never been the same again. We continue the tradition again this year. The Mansura Chamber of Commerce invites you to come pass a good time and join us for the annual Cochon de Lait Festival!