Chuck Fest Is Back to Make Lake Charles Strut Its Stuff

Guest Dave Evans, the chef behind Luna and Augustine and the founder of Chuck Fest, joins hosts Brady and Jillian on Louisiana's Playground ahead of the free downtown festival returning Oct. 17.

He traces Chuck Fest from a Luna block party in 2014 to a downtown-wide celebration that drew 15,000 people, explains why he stepped away and came back, and makes the case that Lake Charles can hold its own with New Orleans and Lafayette. It is a conversation about food, music, and believing in your own backyard.

Find more information on where to eat, things to do, and events happening this weekend at VisitLakeCharles.org.
Stop by The Hut on Ruth Street in Sulphur for a to-go barbecue shack serving Texas-style smoked meats, hearty sides, and banana pudding worth saving room for.

Keep up with hosts Brady Renard on Twitter, @RenardSports and Jillian Corder on Facebook, @JillianCorderKPLC.