The Louisiana King Cake Festival is held by, and for the benefit of Lafourche Education Foundation (LEF) and governed by its Board of Directors that have complete and final authority over this event. LEF may immediately, or at any time, remove, reject, or disqualify any Vendor for any reason which violates the best interest of the festival, including but not limited to failure to comply with product regulations.
Booth: Early Bird $50 for a 10’x10’ space. You must provide your own tent that is required to be either staked or weighted along with your own tables, chairs, supplies and anything else you may need. You must confine yourself and all equipment in your assigned spot. You may purchase an additional space if desired. You are also to provide your own source of power if needed. You will receive 5 general admission wristbands with your registration. Registration will increase to $75 on December 1, 2026. Registration will increase to $100 on January 1, 2027.
Date & Time: Louisiana King Cake Festival will be held on January 17, 2027 at the Warren J. Harang Jr. Auditorium in Thibodaux, LA. Gates will open to the public at 11:00 AM.
Setup: Set-up time begins at 7:00 am. We ask that you are completely set-up by 9:00 am.
Supplies: $250 of product will be provided to each vendor from S&W Foods at no cost.
Tastings: Festival guests will each be given 5 tickets for king cake tastings and will be able to purchase more tastings for $1 each. We ask that you prepare 1500-2000 bite sized tastings for the event. Tastings should fit in an 2 oz. serving cup. Cups are available at check-in if needed.
Judging Process and Category Entry: Volunteers will pick up ten (10) 2 oz servings per category from each vendor between 10:00 and 10:20 AM. You will inform the volunteers which category the cakes should be entered into. This is blind judging. Your entry cannot have logos or labels. Each vendor will be assigned a number which will remain the same across all categories. The five categories are traditional, filled, savory, unique and bread pudding. You will select one category at registration. You may enter in multiple categories for $25 per additional selection. In addition to category winners, an overall Judge's Winner will be selected.
People's Choice Winners: Festival guest voting will be conducted online and will be tallied at 4:00 pm so we can announce the winner of the People's Choice Award.
Clean-Up: Disposable trash cans will be provided throughout the festival and we ask that Vendors leave their area clean upon departing at the end of the festival. Please do not pick up your booth before 4:00 pm.
Inclement Weather: In the event of inclement weather day of the event, LEF reserves the right to decide whether or not to cancel the festival, but our policy is to proceed in rain or sunshine. Changing the location to the Municipal Auditorium is to help eliminate the need to cancel due to bad weather. Cancelling would only occur if the parish has to shutdown due to a natural disaster or government shut down.
Removal: All vendors must be completely removed by 5:30 pm. This includes tents and trash.
Tax & Sales Rules: If vendors elect to sell king cakes at the event, in addition to the tastings offered, vendors must collect sales tax of 10.35% (Louisiana State 5%, City of Thibodaux 5.35%) and remit payment to the state and parish tax offices. Your information will be provided to the Lafourche Parish sales and use tax office. Otherwise, if they choose, vendors are welcome to keep an order list from guests interested in ordering their products.
Vendor agrees and covenants to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Louisiana King Cake Festival, Lafourche Education Foundation and its officers, directors, volunteers, officials, employees, and agents from and against any and all liabilities, claims, suits, and causes of action of whatever nature or type (including but not limited to causes of action based upon tort, strict liability or otherwise), and all attorney fees, costs, and expenses incidental thereto, which may arise or in any way be connected, directly or indirectly, with the Vendor’s participation in Louisiana King Cake Festival. This indemnification is absolute, personal to the Vendor, and is not limited by the insurance coverage which Vendor may have in place.