The festival, located along the Bayou Teche, is jam-packed with events and activities to guarantee a great time all-around. Enjoy parades, carnival rides, a car show and more. If you’re looking for a little competition, sign up to participate in the 5k run or the sugar cookery contest. The smell of Cajun seasonings and spices [...]
The ride will roll - rain or shine! When colorfully decorated bicycles start being spotted around central Louisiana, Le Tour time is drawing near! Join the Kent Planation House as it hosts the 11th Annual Le Tour de Bayou! Registration and packet pick up starts at 9 AM Thursday, September 16, with the ride beginning [...]
This weekend I am visiting one of my favorite markets in the area for some great shopping and Fun.So join Me in Baton Rouge,La this Saturday.... Red Stick Farmers Market: During peak seasons, we operate up to 4 weekly locations of the Red Stick Farmers Market in different areas of the city. Red Sick Farmers [...]
We honor the two industries that built our community during a five-day celebration! Our 87th Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival will take place Thursday, September 1st through Monday, September 5th. the Festival recognizes the working men and women of both the seafood and petroleum industries, which are the economic lifeblood of the area. The Festival [...]
On May 12, 1977, the trademark bearing the title "Gueydan, LA.- Duck Capital of America" was recorded and validated with the Secretary of State in Baton Rouge upon the actions of the Les Dames de Gueydan, a local women's club. A few months following this, the Gueydan Jaycees promoted the trade name by organizing a group [...]
Delcambre Shrimp Festival honors the shrimping industry with events including a Shrimp Cook-off, queens pageants', fais-do-do's, carnival The Town of Delcambre, Louisiana, located about 20 miles southwest of Lafayette, is home to one of the area's most productive shrimp fleets. The town devotes an entire weekend to honor this economic lifeblood. Events include a shrimp cook-off, [...]
Broussard, La The City of Broussard, Louisiana, boasts a rapidly growing economic climate to match its geographical one. Southern hospitality and charm combine with hot growth opportunities and cutting-edge 21st century technology in the heart of Cajun Country. Originally named Côte Gelée (Frozen Hills) because of its hilly ridge area and the severe winter of [...]
Happy Thursday ! Are you read for a Road Trip - we are spending time at Tunica Hills . Tunica Hills WMA is composed of two separate tracts. The North Tract (2,346 acres) is immediately adjacent to the Louisiana State Penitentiary. The South Tract (4,156 acres) is off Old Tunica Road, which is part of [...]
It's Summer Road Trip time and we are going with the kids to the Blue Zoo. It's a first visit for us and can't wait to see everything . So join us at: Experience the Aquarium, Hands - On Environment at the Blue Zoo Baton Rouge! Our mission is to educate and inspire in a [...]
Starting Friday evening and going all weekend is our local 4th of July BBQ festival Featuring Zydeco music, Carnival rides and Cook off! See you at the fair.. Lisa Location: Opelousas, LA: Yamblie Fair ground : July 1,2, and 3.
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