The Historic Calcasieu Marine National Bank Building

Southwest Louisiana has a rich culture all its own. Situated between Lafayette, LA - the heart of Cajun Country - and South East Texas, Lake Charles is home to vast natural resources, refineries, great music and art, and three major resort casinos. And now…a great Craft Beer Festival!

The 1st Annual Louisiana Winter Beer Festival will be held on February 21, 2015 at the Historic Calcasieu Marine National Bank building in Downtown Lake Charles. The bank is a beautifully restored early 20th century bank building that is now home to Southwest Louisiana’s Premier event center.

With a list of over 50 beers and growing fast, this festival will be a destination for Craft Beer lovers across the South as well as snow birds who are looking for a break.

So, if you’re planning to come to Mardi Gras, just go ahead and plan to stay a little longer and, whatever you do, DON’T GIVE UP BEER FOR LENT!