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Wake up Jags, it’s gameday! 🎉🐆🏈

Catch Southern University take on Louisiana Christian tonight at 6️⃣. Tag your gameday krewe 🩵



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🎉 BIG NEWS, Baton Rouge! 🎉

We've been selected to host GeoWoodstock 2027 — the world's largest scavenger hunt and the premier annual event for the global geocaching community! 🗺️

🗓️ Memorial Day Weekend 2027
📍 Raising Cane's River Center
🚗 3,500+ attendees expected, 3,000 from out of town
💵 Estimated $1.6 million in economic impact

This is the first time GeoWoodstock has ever come to Louisiana, and it's a huge win for our hotels, restaurants and attractions during a weekend that's traditionally a little quieter for our city.

Beyond the main event, attendees will be venturing out across the region to explore hidden geocaches, discovering our local restaurants, museums, riverfront attractions and nearby communities along the way.

Who's ready to show geocachers from all over the world some Southern hospitality?

Baton Rouge to host a massive scavenger hunt event in 2027 Baton Rouge has been selected to host what Visit Baton Rouge is calling the world’s largest scavenger hunt event over Memorial Day weekend next year. GeoWoodstock 2027, which will take place May … Already an INSIDER? Sign in. Already an INSIDER? Sign in

GEAUX TIGERS 🐯 Our team is ready for the season opener against Clemson!

Come find our 3D Visit Baton Rouge logo for the perfect photo op, grab a free foam finger while they last, and say hey to our team. We’ll be out here all pregame, so swing by before kickoff! 🖐️🏈

📍 Right in front of the stadium

📸 Be sure to tag us in your photos from your visit!

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Happy birthday to our President and CEO, Jill Kidder! 🎂 And what a way to celebrate — Jill is featured in the September issue of Facilities & Destinations Superbook, making the case for why right-sized cities like Baton Rouge are becoming strategic first choices for meeting planners.

This article highlights exactly what makes Baton Rouge stand out in the meetings industry. Secondary destinations aren't the backup plan anymore — they're the plan.

Read the full article and while you're at it, wish Jill a Happy Birthday! 🎉

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September in Baton Rouge is shaping up to be a good one!

Game days are back, live music is here to stay, and it's the beginning of festival season. Check out our full roundup of things to do in Baton Rouge this September below 👇

Red Stick Farmers Market Perkins Rowe Live After Five, Inc. Scotland Saturdays Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Louisiana Art & Science Museum Louisiana Old Governor's Mansion Louisiana's Old State Capitol LSU Museum of Art BREC's Magnolia Mound The Pink Elephant Antiques BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo

Things To Do this September 2026 in Baton Rouge | Events, Festivals, & More | Visit Baton Rouge Looking for things to do in Baton Rouge this month? Discover the best local events, festivals, live music, and more in Louisiana's Capital City.

Fall is almost here and September in Baton Rouge is STACKED. Football is back, free live music is happening every week, and there's no shortage of festivals, markets, and events to fill your calendar.

We've rounded up everything you need to know this month. 🍂🏈

Red Stick Farmers Market LSU Football Southern Jaguars Athletics Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge LSU Museum of Art Louisiana Art & Science Museum Louisiana Old Governor's Mansion Louisiana's Old State Capitol BREC's Magnolia Mound Perkins Rowe Live After Five, Inc. The Pink Elephant Antiques Scotland Saturdays BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo

Things To Do this September 2026 in Baton Rouge | Events, Festivals, & More | Visit Baton Rouge Looking for things to do in Baton Rouge this month? Discover the best local events, festivals, live music, and more in Louisiana's Capital City.