Tickets are $15 per person, per day for festivalgoers 13 years of age and older. Purchase tickets here.

Yes!

Those attending the festival can park anywhere around town, the field on Main Street by library, or Sams in Covington and ride the shuttle!

Cards accepted by almost all vendors and at gates (cash too). ATMs are available!

No pets are allowed except for service animals with proper vest indication.

Chairs are allowed, as well as strollers and child wagons. No ice chests allowed. No BBQ Pits.

There is no specific bag policy outside of no backpacks, however bags will be checked by security at the gate.

Food and drink vendors will be on site. No outside food or drink is allowed.

Yes! This is a family event. There will also be a Children’s Village on the festival grounds. The village will have balloon animals, pirogue & pumpking painting and more!

Deadline: June 15, 2026

Theme: “United By The Water” Celebrate community, heritage, unity, coastal culture and life along the bayou.

Poster size: 18” x 24”

Accepted formats: PNG, JPEG, PDF, or Vector

Design guidelines: wooden boats, water elements, bayou or coastal scenery

Award: winning artwork becomes property of MMLA to be featured across social media, merchandise, signage, etc. Artist receives $400 artist fee.

For questions and/or comments, please email wbf@maritimemuseumlouisiana.org