August Goings On

Tri-parish events in August are listed below.

PIRATES OF THE GULF FISHING RODEO –

Aug. 1-3

Applicable divisions include big game, tarpon, shoreline, inside, children’s and scuba. The event also features live music, food and a pirate costume contest. Proceeds go to the Blake Terry Memorial Foundation. Registration is $25 for adults and $10 for children.

Moran’s Marina, 27900 La. Highway 1, Golden Meadow. www.btmemorialfoundation.com.

PATTERSON CHAPTER DUCKS UNLIMITED BANQUET –

Aug. 2

Admission to the 28th annual banquet for the sportsmen’s club’s Patterson chapter is $40 for singles and $70 for couples.

6-11:30 p.m. Patterson Civic Center, 116 Cotten Road. (985) 255-9435.

MIKE BOURGEOIS ‘BIG DADDY’ FISH ON RODEO

Aug. 2-3

Rodeo divisions are bluewater, offshore, inshore and children’s. Prizes are awarded for first, second and third place in each category. Fishing is open to all public waterways. Registration is $5 per person.

12:01 a.m., Aug. 2 through 7 p.m., Aug. 3. Bridge Side Marina, 1618 La. Highway 1, Grand Isle. www.fishonrodeo.com.

TERREBONNE SPORTSMAN LEAGUE FISHING RODEO –

Aug. 2-4

Divisions in the 63rd-annual competition include the following: freshwater, offshore, shoreline, saltwater fly-fishing, bowfishing and scuba. Single-person registration is $25.

East Park Recreation Center, 8533 E. Park Ave., Houma. (985) 688-2065.

BIG GAME VINTAGE FISHING RODEO –

Aug. 2-4

Qualifying fish include all species of billfish, yellowfin, Bluefin, big-eye, blackfin tuna, wahoo, dolphin, short-fin mako shark and thresher shark. The entry fee is $3,500 per team, which can include up to six anglers.

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

TARPON TRIATHLON –

Aug. 3

The third annual triathlon, recognized in 2011 as a “Great Southern Race” by Competitor Magazine, benefits the Bayou Black Swim Team, which has more than 200 registered swimmers between the ages of 4 and 18. Participants swim 150 meters, bike 10 miles and run 3 miles. Registration is $50.

7:30 a.m. Bayou Black Recreation Center, 3688 Southdown Mandalay Road, Houma. (985) 852-6019 or www.tarpontri.net.

BOOK DISCUSSION –

Aug. 3 FREE

Capt. Walt Wilson presents highlights from his book, “James D. Bulloch: Secret Agent and Mastermind of the Confederate Navy.” The presentation covers the exploits of a renowned Confederate secret agent. Walt, a retired Navy captain and intelligence officer, served 10 years on aircraft carriers, in the Pentagon and overseas in Korea, Japan and the United Kingdom. He now resides in San Antonio. Refreshments are served.

1:30 p.m. Young-Sanders Center for the Study of the War Between the States, 703 Teche Drive, Franklin. (337) 413-1861.

MOVIES IN THE PARK –

Aug. 3 FREE

“Akeelah and the Bee” is shown outdoors after sunset.

7:15 p.m. Broussard Harris Park, Franklin. (337) 828-6345.

TNA PRESENTS IMPACT WRESTLING LIVE! –

Aug. 3

TNA Wrestling, which features stars lick Hulk Hogan, Sting, Kurt Angle, AJ Styles, Bully Ray, Abyss and Jeff Hardy, brings its tour to Thibodaux. Tickets range from $15 to $65.

7:30 p.m. Warren Harang Auditorium, 310 N. Canal Blvd., Thibodaux. (985) 446-7260 or www.ticketmaster.com.

BAYOU AREA TELETHON FOR CEREBRAL PALSY –

Aug. 3-4

The annual telethon benefitting Cerebral Palsy of Louisiana is broadcast live on Charter Communications channel 18 and Comcast channel 190. To make a pledge, call (985) 868-0200 during the broadcast. Prospective volunteers should call (800) 375-8275. The event is free to attend live.

Noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd. www.cerebralpalsyla.com.

HORSE SHOW –

Aug. 4 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.

D. JEANSONNE INVITATIONAL BOONDOGGLE RODEO –

Aug. 8-10

Bridge Side Marina, 1618 La. Highway 1, Grand Isle.

(985) 787-2419

YOUNG ADULTS’ INSPIRATIONAL EVENING –

Aug 9

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux sponsors the event, which features the renowned speaker Christopher West. Attendance is open to anyone 16 and older. Tickets are $10.

6:30 p.m. Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd. (985) 850-3171 or www.htconferences.org.

CAGED CHAOS II –

Aug. 9

Battlezone Promotions presents a night of mixed martial arts bouts featuring Cy Landry, Brennan Sevin, Chris Myers, Nick Breaux, and others. Tickets start at $20.

7:30 p.m. Patterson Civic Center, 116 Cotton Road. (985) 395-8313.

MARRIED COUPLES CONFERENCE –

Aug. 10

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux sponsors the event. The theme is “Fill These Hearts,” and guest speaker Christopher West headlines the event with a lecture about the theology of the body. Lunch is provided, and Bishop Sam Jacobs leads a closing mass. Couples can pre-register through our website. Tickets cost $60 per couple.

8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd. (985) 850-3171 or www.htconferences.org.

KREWE OF HERCULES FISHING RODEO –

Aug. 9-11

The all-men Krewe of Hercules’ fishing rodeo features freshwater and saltwater divisions. Awards are given for redfish, speckled trout, drum, flounder, bass, perch and catfish. Live musical entertainment and a live auction are scheduled for Saturday night. Registration is $25.

Houma Air Base Arena, 121 Moffet Road. (985) 860-7894.

THE ALAN KELLY CRITERIUM –

Aug. 11

First-timers, juniors, women and experts race bicycles in one of nine divisions in the event hosted by Baou Country Cyclists and the Green Team. Race lengths range from 15 minutes to an hour, and prizes are given out in each division. Registration is $35, and all racers must have a USAC-Road license. One-day licenses are available on race day.

7 a.m. Downtown Thibodaux. (985) 209-0898 or www.bccbike.org/schedule

RUN 4 THE HEALTH OF IT RACE SERIES –

Aug. 16

The second annual fundraiser series features race distances of 2 miles, 5K, 10K and 15K, with one race each month through December. Competitors in all four races are eligible to win awards. The 2-mile race is in August. Food, drinks and live entertainment by Snapper and The Fishsticks follow the race. Registration is $15 for adults and $10 for children.

7 p.m. Downtown Thibodaux (985) 448-5888 or www.advanceptandrehab.com.

CALMWATER FILM FESTIVAL –

Aug. 16 FREE

Ten five-minute fishing video submissions are shown. The audience determines the winner, who receives a Go Pro Camera. The event is held in conjunction with the Ride The Bull Extreme Kayak Fishing Rodeo.

8 p.m. Bridge Side Marina, 1618 La. Highway 1, Grand Isle. (985) 787-2418 or www.calmwatercharters.com.

OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES –

Aug. 16 FREE

The Houma Regional Arts Council shows a movie after dark.

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

RIDE THE BULL: EXTREME KAYAK FISHING RODEO –

Aug. 17

Eligible waters for the kayak fishing rodeo are the Caminada Pass and the east side of the Grand Isle Bridge. Registration is $50.

7:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bridge Side Marina, 1618 La. Highway 1, Grand Isle. (985) 787-2418 or www.calmwatercharters.com.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FAIS DO-DO –

Aug. 17

Join the Fourth-Degree Knights of Columbus in Dulac for French, country and Cajun music and dancing. Duet Brothers performs. The smoke- and alcohol-free event includes a $5 meal of ground meat spaghetti, rice 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.

IFA REDFISH TOUR RODEO –

Aug. 24

Registration for the redfish tournament costs $250, plus $30 for an annual Inshore Fishing Association membership. The championship is from Oct. 24-26 in Houma.

Bridge Side Marina, 1618 La. Highway 1, Grand Isle. (985) 787-2418 or www.ifatours.com.

LA SENSATIONS GOLF TOURNAMENT –

Aug. 24

The tournament benefits cheer competition teams at LA Sports Gym in Houma. The format is a four-person scramble. Registration costs $110 per player.

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

BHPA FALL HORESHOE PITCHING TOURNAMENT –

Aug. 24

Kemper Williams Park, 264 Cotten Road, Patterson. (985) 385-3858.

BATTLE ON THE BASIN –

Aug. 24-25

Deep South Racing returns with the fifth annual Battle of the Basin as drag boats and jet skis race. Racers reach speeds between 80 and 120 mph in a quarter-mile run. Tickets cost $10. Ice chest admission is an additional $10.

Russo’s Landing, Morgan City. www.deepsouthracing.net

CENTER STAGE SINGING COMPETITION –

Aug. 24

Twenty-two contestants compete in the annual “American Idol”-inspired singing competition. Karen Gonzalez, who played Bologna Barb in the movie “Pitch Perfect,” signs autographs beginning at 3 p.m. Adult tickets are $15, and children 2-12 are $8.

4 p.m. Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd. (985) 790-3900.

SHRIMP AND PETROLEUM FESTIVAL CORONATION AND BALL –

Aug. 24

Shrimp and Petroleum Festival royalty is unveiled one week before the 78th annual celebration of south Louisiana industries in Morgan City. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for children for coronation. General public tickets to the ball go on sale Aug. 9. They are $30 per ticket, and everyone must be 18 or older to attend.

7 p.m. Morgan City Municipal Auditorium, 705 Myrtle St. (985) 385-0703 or www.shrimp-petrofest.org.

BENEFIT COED SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT –

Aug. 24-25

Kemper Williams Park, 264 Cotten Road, Patterson. (985) 395-2298.

LOWER LAFOURCHE TELETHON FOR CEREBRAL PALSY –

Aug. 24-25

The annual telethon benefitting cerebral palsy is broadcast live on Vision Communications channel 5. To make a pledge, call (985) 868-0200 during the broadcast. Prospective volunteers should call (800) 375-8275. The event is free to attend live.

Noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Cut Off Youth Center, 205 W. 79th St. www.cerebralpalsyla.com.

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.

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

Fishing rodeos are scheduled throughout the month, including the Grand Isle Original Redfish Rodeo on Labor Day weekend.

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