Frisco Fest promises plenty of fun March 5 & 6

Published 12:08 am Wednesday, January 27, 2016

GARYVILLE — San Francisco Plantation will host its 13th Annual “Frisco Fest” Spring Garden & Craft Festival March 5-6.

Organizers said this year’s festival promises to be better than ever with a classic rock performance by IMAGE at 3 p.m. March 5, and a Zydeco show featuring Geno Delafose & The French Rockin’ Boogie at 1 p.m. March 6.

Other acts are slated to be announced.

The spring festival features more than 100 Artists & Crafters throughout the grounds, delicious Cajun & Creole Cuisine, Master Gardener Clinics, a Jr. Art Expo, and Kids Activities including Pony Rides, a Petting Zoo, Inflatables, Rock Climbing, and Bungee Trampolines.

Frisco Fest is also packed full of special events that begin March 5 with the Tour De’ San Francisco Bike Race along scenic River Road, and the “Cruisin’ The Plantation Car Show.”

March 6 will feature a 5k run and a 1-mile fun run.

All of the excitement takes place on the grounds of San Francisco Plantation, and tours of the historic house are available throughout the weekend.  Gates are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

San Francisco Plantation is located at 2646 River Road Garyville.

For more information about Frisco Fest 2016, call toll free 1-888-322-1756 or visit SanFranciscoPlantation.org.