Festivals abound in October

The Tri-parishes are abuzz with festivals this month. We’re celebrating everything from our heritage, a local plantation and, of course, food!

Here’s a rundown of just a few of the options…

Larose Civic Center French Food Festival, Oct. 28-30

The Larose center’s three-day fest is held at the town’s regional park. Performers include Gary T, Brandon Foret, Waylon Thibodeaux, Junior Lacrose, Crush, Southern Cross, Don Rich and the Hurricane Levee Band.

But the real highlight takes place under the big tent. That’s where visitors will find Cajun cooking, folklife fun and dancing galore.

More than 20 different local specialty dishes are featured: shrimp boulettes, crawfish etouffe, seafood gumbo, alligator sauce piquante and more. There are also plenty of sweets to satisfy all cravings.

The festival features an old-fashioned carnival midway and Cajun life demonstrations, as well as a 5K and 3K Bridge Run starting at Larose Lower Elementary.

12th annual Franklin Harvest Moon Festival, Oct. 29

Downtown Franklin is the site of the annual festival, which kicks off the holiday shopping season.

Set for 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., the day-long event includes live entertainment, children’s activities, arts and crafts, a 5K Run/Walk, an antique, hot-rod, classic car and motorcycle show, bass fishing tourney, art show, barbecue cookoff and more.