Friends of the Capitol Park Museum

06/04/2026

📢 IMPORTANT FLAVORS OF LOUISIANA UPDATE 📢

Due to a miscommunication, we want to clarify that Flavors of Louisiana will take place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, not June 7 as previously advertised via partners.

This updated date allows us the opportunity to showcase Capitol Park Museum's exciting new America 250: We The People exhibition, opening later this month, while also accommodating ongoing construction and improvements currently taking place on Museum grounds.

We sincerely apologize for any confusion and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to make this inaugural event the best experience possible for our community! All accurate information can be found on our website and socials.

We look forward to celebrating Louisiana food, culture, music, vendors, family fun, and history with you on June 28, 2026 at Capitol Park Museum!

Stay tuned for additional event details, vendor announcements, and more exciting updates in the coming weeks.

05/19/2026

Looking for a fun and educational summer field trip for your camp group? Capitol Park Museum is now accepting reservation requests for summer camp visits!

Campers can explore Louisiana history and culture through engaging exhibits, hands-on learning, and a museum adventure right in downtown Baton Rouge.

To start planning your visit, fill out the reservation request form on our website today. Space is limited, so early requests are encouraged!: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-RIh96I77EW26qyfY19JWMH9K24OdddIhnjqF63K2zFUN1E5WVpWNTZZUjFFQ1pWSDk2WUxPQkUxNC4u

05/19/2026

05/07/2026

🎭 Louisiana Shakespeare Festival
📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026
⌚ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Capitol Park Museum

Step into the world of Shakespeare right here in Baton Rouge. The Louisiana Shakespeare Festival returns for its second annual celebration, bringing a day full of family-friendly fun, live performances, and interactive experiences inspired by the Bard.

From live scenes and sword fighting demos to hands-on activities and exhibits, this event blends education, creativity, and entertainment for all ages.

📍 LOCATION:
Capitol Park Museum
660 N 4th St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

🎉 HIGHLIGHTS:
🎭 Live performances of Shakespeare scenes
⚔️ Sword fighting demonstrations
🪶 Make your own ink + write with a quill
👗 Elizabethan costume exhibit
🎬 Premiere of upcoming season trailers
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities and special guests

🎟️ ADMISSION:
Free to attend

📧 More Info:
[email protected]

Louisiana Shakespeare Company
Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge
Capitol Park Museum
Friends of the Capitol Park Museum

[Details can change, check the official event page for the latest information, and feel free to message us if you have an event, update or correction.]

04/25/2026

Happy Birthday to the best boss.

Join us on May 9th for our 2nd Annual Louisiana Shakespeare Festival as we celebrate all things Shakespeare!

🎟 FREE
🗓 Saturday, May 9th
⏰ 10:00-2:00PM
📍 Capitol Park Museum

04/21/2026

Just a few highlights from our festival last year that are returning this year! Check out a snippet of our library program, make the same ink that Shakespeare used and write with a quill at our Scribe School, check out what you would have looked like in Elizabethan costumes, and be awed by our sword fighting demonstrations, and so much more including our next season reveal!

Did we mention this event is completely FREE! Come and enjoy a day of all things Shakespeare at the 2nd Annual Louisiana Shakespeare Festival!

🎟 FREE
🗓 Saturday, May 9th
⏰ 10:00-2:00PM
📍 Capitol Park Museum

04/21/2026

🚨 Date Change Announcement: Flavors of Louisiana 🚨

Exciting News!!!Due to increased interest and excitement around this year’s event, Museum programming and other events, Flavors of Louisiana at Capitol Park Museum has been rescheduled to better accommodate guests, vendors, cookoff teams, and overall event experience.

📅 New Date: JUNE 7, 2026 (10AM-4PM)

This adjustment allows us to expand and enhance the event safely to ensure it’s the best possible experience for everyone involved.

WHAT THIS MEANS?? You still have time to sign-up to be a vendor, cook-off team, or get your tickets!! Don't worry - something special is also happening at Capitol Park Museum during that week that we can't wait to share with all of you!

We appreciate your support and can’t wait to celebrate Louisiana’s flavors with you soon! Stay tuned for updated opportunities and maybe some special deals in the next few weeks!!

👉 Learn more: www.capitolparkfriends.org/fola

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04/11/2026

🫘 THIS vs. THAT: Red Beans vs. White Beans

The real Louisiana debate… 👇

THIS: Monday classic red beans & rice 🫘🔥
THAT: Creamy, underrated white beans 🍚✨

Comfort food at its finest — but which one are you choosing?

👇 Sound off: or

Better yet… try it all at Flavors of Louisiana on April 26 🎉

🎟️ Tickets on sale now
Link in bio or go to www.capitolparkfriends.org/fola

04/05/2026

⏳ ONLY 5 Days Left to Sign Up!

Want to be part of Flavors of Louisiana at Capitol Park Museum? Now’s the time! We’re still accepting cook-off teams and marketplace vendors for this exciting new culinary and cultural festival on April 26, 2026.

🌶 “Anything Over Rice” Cook-Off
🛍 Louisiana Vendor Marketplace
🎉 A day of food, music, and community in downtown Baton Rouge
Applications and registrations close at 5:00 PM CST on April 10, 2026, so don’t wait!

Sign up today at:
👉 www.capitolparkfriends.org/fola

Join us and help make the first year of Flavors of Louisiana unforgettable!

04/04/2026

🍲 THIS vs. THAT: Gumbo vs. Jambalaya

Alright Baton Rouge… let’s settle this 👀

THIS: A rich, slow-simmered gumbo 🍲🔥
THAT: A perfectly seasoned jambalaya 🍛🎶

Both Louisiana staples. Both undefeated.
But you’ve got to pick a side…

👇 Drop your vote below: or

Then come taste BOTH at Flavors of Louisiana on April 26 🎉

🎟️ Tickets on sale now
Link in bio or go to www.capitolparkfriends.org/fola