BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Sugar Fest in West Baton Rouge celebrates 29 years of sugar cane harvest. Families gathered at one of the sweetest traditions in Louisiana, the annual Sugar Fest, on Sunday. This is so special compared to other years because it's bigger," said Jeannie Luckett, organizer of Sugar Fest. Since 1995, this free festival has honored the sugar cane harvest with a unique blend of culture, history and hands-on experience. "It's so important to honor this heritage and sugar cane history because all these traditions will just pass away if we don't keep these traditions alive," said Luckett. The festival offers visitors a chance to step back in time. From cane cutting and grinding demonstrations to folk arts and craft displays, the event brings Louisiana's rich agricultural roots to life. "Louisiana actually produces 20% of the nation's sugar and the U.S. has the safest sugar in the world," said Jeaneeavry Chauvin, 81st Louisiana Queen Sugar. Daylight saving time: Does Louisiana want to stop changing the clocks? Live music fills the air as festival-goers explore historic buildings and museum exhibits, immersing themselves in the past. "My favorite part is being able to spend time with everybody in the community and their family," said Hunter Blair, 2024 Ms. West Baton Rouge Queen Sugar. "A lot of people come out here after church and just walk everybody to see the history and the local reenactments."  For children, Sugar Fest is both fun and educational. They can watch the age-old process of cane syrup boiling, learning how sugar is made from the fields. "So many interactive activities throughout the festivals at different booths because all of our artists here are demonstrating their craft and talking and engaging with the kids and their families," said Luckett. Latest News Annual Sugar Fest in West Baton Rouge offers demonstration, live music Groups suspend use of 'suicide capsule' pending criminal probe of US woman's death Tennessee nurse and his dog died trying to save a man from floods driven by Helene Nibi the 'diva' beaver won't be released, Massachusetts governor decides GOP looks to avoid disaster in Nebraska Senate race