MARCH-APRIL 2009
April 3–5, 2009
Patterson Cypress Sawmill Festival, Kemper Williams Park, Patterson
This top 20 Southeast Tourism Society event honors an industry that was vital to the local economy at the turn of the century. The Sawmill Festival is a family event featuring continuous live music, a cypress sawmill display, numerous tournaments, a passe partout (two-person saw) contest, arts and crafts, a Cajun cook-off, rides and games, and the terrific food that made Cajun country famous. (800) 256-2931, (985) 395-4905, www.cypresssawmill.com
April 16-18, 2010
Bayou Teche Bear and Birding Festival, Downtown Franklin
The fifth annual Bayou Teche Bear and Birding Festival will be held in Franklin’s charming downtown and will celebrate one of the Cajun Coast’s most distinguished residents: the Louisiana black bear. The festival will feature an art sale & exhibit, educational seminars, children’s activities, field trips, arts & crafts, food, music and much more. www.bayoutechebearfest.org
JULY 2010
July 4
Go Fourth, Morgan City
Celebrate the Fourth Cajun-style with live music in Lawrence Park, food booths and a splendid fireworks display over the Atchafalaya River after dark.
(800) 256-2931
www.morgancitymainstreet.com
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2009
September 3 - September 6, 2009
Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival, Morgan City
Tap your toes and tempt your tastebuds at Louisiana’s oldest state-chartered harvest festival. This five-day extravaganza of family entertainment includes continuous live music by local and national acts, a huge arts & crafts show and sale, a Children’s Village, the Cajun Culinary Classic, the traditional Blessing of the Fleet and water parade...all with no gate fee! (800) 256-2931, (985) 385-0703, www.shrimp-petrofest.org
OCTOBER 2009
October 24 2009
Harvest Moon Fest, Downtown Franklin
Welcome the return of fall with all-day festivities on Franklin's charming Main Street.
Enjoy live music; a children's carnival; teen activities; an antique, hot rod, classic car
and motorcycle show; a power boat exhibit, concessions and special retail promotions. (337) 828-6326.
DECEMBER 2009
Dec. 1 –25, 2009
Christmas on the Cajun Coast, Morgan City, Patterson and Franklin
Tour stunning plantation homes beautifully decorated for the holiday season including Cypress Manor, Grevemberg and Oaklawn Manor. Experience Christmas Under the Lampposts in Franklin, Morgan City’s annual Christmas Festival and local parades. Enjoy Christmas carols at the Tuneweaver’s Concert or Pharr Chapel’s Old-Fashioned Christmas. See beautiful Christmas lights at Idlewild Plantation Christmas lighting. Call for a complete schedule of events. (800) 256-2931, (985) 395-4905 |
