October 24, 2025 through October 26, 2025 |

42nd Annual Festival of the Lake to Benefit Our Lady of the Lake Church and School
Festival Coincides with Our Lady of the Lake Parish’s 175-Year Celebration

(Mandeville, Louisiana) – Festival of the Lake organizers announced today that some of Louisiana’s most popular musical acts will highlight the 42nd Annual Festival of the Lake at Our Lady of the Lake Church and School at 312 Lafitte Street in Mandeville, from Friday, October 24 – Sunday, October 26, 2025. Presented by Abadie Engineering, the beloved Northshore family festival is free and open to the public.

This year’s festival is especially significant as Our Lady of the Lake Parish celebrates its 175th anniversary. Parish leaders and festival organizers will recognize this historic milestone throughout the weekend as the community gathers for three days of live music, food, and family fun.

Musical Entertainment Lineup

• Friday, October 24 | 5–10 p.m. – Four Unplugged
• Saturday, October 25 | 11 a.m.–10 p.m. – Umphy, Christian Serpas & Ghost Town, Bag of Donuts
• Sunday, October 26 | 12–6 p.m. – David Gutierrez, Karen Waldrup (Mandeville native and NBC’s The Voice finalist)

Food & Drinks
Festivalgoers can enjoy some of the region’s best eats, including:

• Dr. Gumbo
• 24-hour smoked BBQ brisket and pulled pork
• Kelly’s Coastal Cabana with signature Wagyu Smashburgers
• Plus, dozens of other crowd favorites and sweet treats.

Family-Friendly Attractions

• Fantastic Firetrucks – Back by popular demand, kids can ride on a real firetruck through Old Mandeville.
• Kids’ Inflatables Zone – Endless fun for children of all ages.
• Bingo on Saturday – Featuring a $5,000 jackpot if blackout is hit in 50 balls or less.

Benefitting Our Lady of the Lake Church and School, Festival of the Lake has been a cornerstone of Mandeville’s culture and tradition for more than four decades, offering free top-notch entertainment, incredible food, and family fun.

For more information on the 42nd Annual Festival of the Lake, visit festivalofthelake.com.