The Louisiana Cotton Festival will look a little different this year, but organizers hope some new activities will make up for the lack of a carnival midway.
"As you and your family are well aware, we are facing a difficult economy and trying times. Unfortunately, carnival companies are still facing the effects of the COVID-19 shutdown and their availability is limited," a post on the festival's Facebook states. "That issue has in turn affected our festival. We regrettably announce that the 2022 festival will not have a carnival midway."