October Goings On

DOWNTOWN LIVE AFTER FIVE –

Aug 30 FREE

The headliner band Sheaux Down takes the stage at 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair.

5:30-10 p.m. Courthouse Square, 7856 W. Main St., Houma. (985) 873-6408.

GRAND ISLE ORIGINAL REDFISH RODEO –

Aug. 30 through Sept. 1

Registration for the 51st annual event costs $20.

Bridge Side Marina, 1618 La. Highway 1, Grand Isle. (985) 787-2997.

LOUISIANA SHRIMP AND PETROLEUM FESTIVAL

Aug. 30 through Sept. 2 FREE

The five-day event returns for its 78th year celebrating the industries that keep Morgan City afloat. Carnival rides, a car show, a 5K run and bass, golf, softball and horseshow tournaments are scheduled. Kitchen masters are invited to participate in a dessert cookbook contest. Amanda Shaw, Voodoo Bayou, Chubby Carrier, Bag of Donuts, Blue Eyed Soul Revue and 90 Degrees West are among the scheduled musical acts.

Morgan City. (985) 385-0703 or www.shrimp-petrofest.org.

100 BLACK MEN ST. MARY PARISH 5K RACE –

Aug. 31

Registration is $25 after Aug. 31, or $15 for seniors.

Front and Everett streets, Morgan City. (985) 255-9775.

CRUISIN CAJUNS –

Sept. 5-8

The St. Mary Parish park hosts an RV rally.

Kemper Williams Park, Patterson. (985) 395-2298.

BAYOU LAFOURCHE ANTIQUES SHOW AND SALE –

Sept. 6-8

More than 44 dealers present furniture, jewelry, books, glassware, oil paintings, pottery and much more for viewing and sale. Food is catered. The show is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Three-day admission is $7 at the door or $5 in advance.

Warren Harang Jr. Auditorium, 310 N. Canal Blvd., Thibodaux. (985) 228-0285.

RUN 4 THE HEALTH OF IT –

Sept. 7

The second leg of the four-race series benefitting education in Lafourche Parish is scheduled as a 5K. Registration is $25. A one-mile fun run (registration: $10) is also scheduled.

7 a.m. North Acadia and Percy Brown roads, Thibodaux. (985) 448-5888 or www.advanceptandrehab.com.

LECTURE ON HISTORY OF THE DONALDSONVILLE CANONNIERS –

Sept. 7 FREE

Michael Marshall presents a program on his book “Gallant Creoles, A History of the Donaldsonville Canonniers.” Composed of Creole Cajun citizen-soldiers, the canonniers were one of the most active Louisiana units during the U.S. Civil War and were a component of Gen. Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia. The unit reorganized in 1875, also participating in the Spanish-American War. Marshall is a retired New Orleans Police Department detective and sergeant, a former Marine and a former world history high-school teacher. Refreshments are served and copies of the book are sold.

1:30 p.m. Young-Sanders Center for the Study of the War Between the States, 701 Teche Drive. (337) 413-1861.

DOWN THE DIRT ROAD BLUES: SPENCER BOHREN –

Sept. 7

Spencer Bohren connects America’s musical roots in the concert, which he has taken across the United States. He focuses on the song “Down the Dirt Road Blues,” from its arrival in the hull of a slave ship through the birth of rock ‘n’ roll, stopping at other eras like integration and the Great Migration along the way. Tickets are $25.

7:30 p.m. Bayou Playhouse, 101 Main St., Lockport. www.bayouplayhouse.com

HURRICANE FESTIVAL PAGEANTS –

Sept. 7-8

In conjunction with the south Lafourche Hurricane Festival, the beauty pageant is held on Saturday and the king and queen baby pageant is held on Sunday. The Saturday event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a dinner of shrimp fettuccine and fried crab patties. Sunday’s event starts at 11 a.m., and hamburgers and hot dogs are available. Admission is $5.

Cut Off Youth Center, 205 W. 79th St. (985) 632-7616 or www.cutoffyouthcenter.org.

HORSE SHOW –

Sept. 8 FREE

The Terrebonne Livestock Association hosts judged and speed events.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Houma Airbase Arena, 121 Moffet Road, Houma, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (985) 804-7932. www.terrebonne-livestock.org.

PATRIOTS’ DAY CELEBRATION –

Sept. 8

The event celebrates Patriots’ Day. A string concert begins at 3 p.m., fencing demonstration by Les Lames de La Fourche and silent auction are scheduled. Coffee and cookies are made available. Admission is $6.

1 p.m. Regional Military Museum, 1154 Barrow St., Houma. (985) 873-8200.

GOLF TOURNAMENT –

Sept. 13

Four-person teams compete in the tournament, hosted by Spahr’s Seafood. Proceeds go to the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program. Registration costs $500 per team. Registration is at 6:30 a.m. for the morning flight time and noon for the afternoon tee time.

7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.. Sugarland Country Club, 812 40 Arpent Road, Raceland. (985) 537-6436.

KREWE OF GALATEA GOLF TOURNAMENT –

Sept. 13

1 p.m. Atchafalaya Golf Course at Idlewild, Patterson. (985) 395-4653.

ROLLER DERBY –

Sept. 14

The Cajun Rollergirls (1-4) compete against Red Stick Roller Derby. Tickets are $15.

7 p.m. Warren Harang Jr. Auditorium, 310 N. Canal Blvd., Thibodaux. www.cajunrollergirls.com.

PUSHING PADDLES FOR A CURE –

Sept. 15

Paddling begins near the Greater Lafourche Port Commission and ends in the Intracoastal Canal, down Ledet Lane. Food and drinks are made available afterward at the event supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Paddlers must provide their own boats. Participation requires a minimum $10 donation.

7 a.m. Bayou Lafourche. www.facebook.com/pushingpaddles

MORGAN CITY CONCERT SERIES –

Sept. 17

Exile, the 50-year-old band most known for its 1978 hit “Kiss You All Over,” kick off the 2013-14 Morgan City Concert Series. Season and single-show tickets are $45.

7:30 p.m. Morgan City Municipal Auditorium, 728 Myrtle St. (985) 385-2307 or www.morgancitycca.com.

DOWNTOWN LIVE AFTER FIVE –

Sept. 20 FREE

The headliner band Ruff-N-Ready takes the stage at 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair.

5:30-10 p.m. Courthouse Square, 7856 W. Main St., Houma. (985) 873-6408.

OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES –

Sept. 20 FREE

The Houma Regional Arts Council shows “The Muppets” at twilight.

Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum, 7910 W. Park Ave., Houma. (985) 873-6367 or www.houmaterrebonne.org.

RACELAND LIONS CLUB POKER TOURNAMENT –

Sept 21

Every other month, the Raceland Lions Club hosts a Texas Hold’em Tournament, with proceeds directed to the Eye Foundation. Refreshments and food are sold. The initial buy-in is $50, and the entire initial pot is split between first and second place.

6 p.m. Lions Club Hall, 600 Hospital Drive, Raceland. (985) 537-7632.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FAIS DO-DO –

Sept. 21

Join the Fourth-Degree Knights of Columbus in Dulac for French, country and Cajun music and dancing. Cajun Sunrise perform. The smoke- and alcohol-free event includes a $5 meal of red beans and sausage and dessert. Door prizes are given and 50-50 tickets cost $1 each. $2 entry fee. Doors open at 4 p.m.

6 to 9 p.m., Knights of Columbus Home, 5396 Shrimpers Row, Dulac. (985) 851-4519.

UNITED HOUMA NATION’S CELEBRATING ABILITIES –

Sept. 21-22 FREE

The fifth-annual event honors individuals with disabilities for the talents and contributions to the community.

Houma Airbase Pavilion, 221 Moffet Road. (985) 223-3093

B.H.P.A CITY CHAMPIONSHIPS HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT –

Sept. 21-22

Kemper Williams Park, Patterson. (985) 385-3858.

FAMILY FISHING RODEO –

Sept. 21-22

The two-day event also features crafts, music, food and a car, truck and bike show.

Oak Ridge Park, La. Highway 3235, Golden Meadow. (985) 665-4507.

MACHO MAN TRIATHLON –

Sept. 22

The inaugural event features a 200-yard swim, 12-mile bike ride and 2-mile run. It is sanctioned by the USAT. Awards are given to first-, second- and third-place winners in each age division and to the fastest overall male and female. Registration is $40 per individual and $90 per team. All proceeds benefit Bayouland YMCA’s Aquatics Department.

7:30 a.m. Bayouland YMCA, 103 Valhi Blvd., Houma. (985) 873-9622 or mdoiron@bayoulandymca.org.

WILD GAME APPRECIATION DINNER –

Sept. 26

The St. Mary Shriners Club hosts the event, which benefits Shriner’s hospital. Tickets are $25.

6:30 p.m. Morgan City Municipal Auditorium, 705 Myrtle St. (985) 380-4639.

ALLIGATOR FESTIVAL –

Sept. 26-29

The 34th annual festival features amusement rides, a fun run, arts, crafts and music. Alligator dishes – such as burgers, po’boys and wrap pies – are served, as are other seafood and traditional south Louisiana cuisine. Admission costs $1.

West Bank Bridge Park, 13825 River Road, Luling. (985) 783-5090.

ST. MARY CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT –

Sept. 27

8 a.m. Atchafalaya Golf Course at Idlewild, Patterson. (985) 395-4653.

CUB SCOUT ART SHOW –

Sept. 27-28 and Oct. 3-5 FREE

Area Cub Scouts display their artwork, under the theme “Spirit of the Southwest.” The people and culture of the southwest, both Native American and Hispanic, are the inspiration.

1-10 p.m. PPG Fine Art Gallery, 300 Belanger St., Houma.

GENE BONVILLAIN’S IT’S 5 0’CLOCK SOMEWHERE FISHING RODEO –

Sept. 27-29

Applicable fish are redfish, drum, speckled trout and certain offshore species. Awards will be given for the top five-fish speckled trout stringer and five-fish redfish stringer under 27 inches. DJ Brad and Ruff-N-Ready are scheduled to perform. Tickets are $20 and include a T-shirt and beer coozie.

Coco Marina, 106 Pier 56 Court, Chauvin. (985) 226-0694

CAMINADA REDFISH RODEO –

Sept. 27-29

Sand Dollar Marina, 158 Sand Dollar Court, Grand Isle. (985) 787-2500.

HURRICANE FESTIVAL –

Sept. 27-29 FREE

Pay-one-price carnival rides, a spread of food and crafts are laid out for the Cut Off Youth Center’s largest annual fundraiser. Scheduled bands include Voodoo Bayou, Halifax, Blue Eyed Soul Revue and others. A fencing demonstration, all-star cheerleading exhibition and Biddy basketball games are also scheduled.

Cut Off Youth Center, 205 W. 79th St. (985) 632-7616 or www.cutoffyouthcenter.org.

BIG BASS SPLASH –

Sept. 28

The freshwater fishing tournament awards hourly top-three payments based on a field of 100 anglers. The first hourly weigh-in is at 8 a.m., and fishermen only need to check-in hourly if they feel they have a fish that can place. The overall winner receives a $500 bonus. Registration is $60.

5 a.m. Bayou Black Marina, 251 Marina Drive, Gibson. (985) 870-0201 or (985) 414-3976.

BAYOU COUNTRY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM GRAND OPENING –

Sept. 28

The children’s museum in Thibodaux celebrates its grand opening. Admission is $7 for nonmembers and free for members.

11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bayou Country Children’s Museum, 211 Rue Betancourt, Thibodaux. (985) 446-2200 or www.bayoucountrychildrensmuseum.org.

FRANKLIN ART WALK –

Sept. 28 FREE

Promenade D’Art De Franklin is staged along Main Street, where art connoisseurs are invited to visit with artists and view or purchase their latest creations. Attendees and artists are asked to wear white linen or cotton.

3-6 p.m. Main Street, Franklin. (337) 828-6345.

FALL POPS CONCERT –

Sept. 28 FREE

The Houma-Terrebonne Community Band performs a free concert. Only three shows remain in the band’s 2013 schedule.

6:30 p.m. JC Penney Court, Southland Mall, 5953 W. Park Ave. (985) 637-3894 or www.htcb.org.

BEST OF THE BAYOU FESTIVAL –

Sept. 28-29 FREE

Downtown Houma is lined with food and arts and craft vendors while 21 musical acts – including Robert Randolph, Jason Isbell, Baby Bee and Eric Lindell – perform on two stages.

Main Street, Houma. (985) 876-5600 or www.bestofthebayou.org.

T-CAILLOU LIONS CLUB FAIR –

Oct. 4-6

Cajun food is served, and rides, games, music and prizes are featured at the annual family event. Junior LaCrosse, Ryan Foret and the Foret Tradition and Tet’ Dur’ are scheduled to perform.

Lions Club Fair Grounds, 176 La. Highway 56. (985) 876-1444.

Have an event in October? Send the details – what, when, where and contact information – to editor@gumboguide.com.

The Raceland Lions Club hosts its bi-monthly Texas Hold’em poker tournament Sept. 21 at Lions Club Hall. The buy-in is $50.

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