SHREVEPORT, La. - The State Fair of Louisiana has announced plans to open in late April after approval by Open Safely, the State of Louisianaâs official entity for providing guidance to operate businesses throughout Louisiana since the COVID-19 pandemic began one year ago.
The first ever spring fair will open on April 29 and run through May 9.
The 114
th State Fair was originally scheduled for Oct. 22 â Nov. 8, 2020, but was unable to open due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout 2020, the fair and festival industry was hit extremely hard across the country resulting in thousands losing their jobs, and tremendous tax revenue losses to local governments.