Hogs for the Cause, Hondo Rodeo, Powerboat Grand Prix and more

🐷 Hogs for the Cause: One of the country's largest and most popular barbecue and music festivals.

• We judged their barbecue competition last year.

🤠 Hondo Rodeo Fest: Organizers say this event at the Caesars Superdome is the biggest rodeo in Louisiana history. Our guide.

🚤 New Orleans Powerboat Grand Prix: The second annual event takes over the Bonnabel Boat Launch in Metairie.

🌷 Spring Garden Show: This fundraiser at City Park on Saturday has lectures, specialty plants and lots of gardening enthusiasts.

😱 Overlook Film Festival: A four-day celebration of all things horror.

🤩 Giant Puppet Festival: Artists from around the globe perform at various venues. Several are family-friendly.

🇹🇭 Thai Food Festival: Celebrate the Thai New Year on Sunday at the Thai Temple in English Turn.

🌎 Earth Day Fest: This free celebration at the Broadside has music, food trucks and green vendors.

🎀 Hello Kitty: The cafe truck will sell merch Saturday at Lakeside Shopping Center for its 10th anniversary tour.