February 07 2013 Thursday at 11:46 PM

This Weekend in LA: Festivals for Lunar New Year, Bacon and Mardi Gras

Friday

Tet Festival - Garden Grove Park, Garden Grove
3-10pm
The Tet Festival, the largest Lunar New Year celebration outside of Vietnam, starts on tomorrow.  Visitors will get a chance to taste traditional foods, games and there will be plenty of fireworks to boot.  Admission is $5 per person.

Saturday

Bacon Fest 2013 - Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles
3-6pm
Mendocino Farms are bringing the first-ever Bacon Festival to Los Angeles.  Over 40 different vendors will be slinging their bacon-goodness ranging from entrees, to drinks to desserts.  Tickets are $40.

Sunday

Mardi Gras Celebration - Farmers Market LA - The Grove
Why travel to New Orleans, when you can celebrate right at the Farmer's Market @ The Grove.  The will have Cajun and Zydeco bands, strolling parade bands, costumes, authentic New Orleans cuisine and BEADS.  Get ready for crawfish and beignets.  Admission is FREE.