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Regional events in October are listed below.
TOUR BAYOU LAFOURCHE – Oct. 3 through Dec. 15
Cast off from Thibodaux and take a journey to one of two historic plantation homes adjacent to Bayou Lafourche. On the way, learn about the waterway’s storied history and evolving biology. On Fridays and Saturdays, the 20-passenger aluminum boat travels upstream to Madewood Plantation in Napoleonville; on Wednesdays, the boat docks at E.D. White Plantation Home, birthplace of U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Edward Douglass White. Madewood tickets cost $28.25, which includes lunch. E.D. White tours cost $5. Reservations are required.
Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, 314 St. Mary St., Thibodaux. (985) 448-1375.
GRETNA HERITAGE FESTIVAL – Oct. 5-7
Joe Cocker, The Spinners, Pat Green, Big & Rich, David Allan Coe, Al “Lil Fats” Jackson, Dash Rip Rock and Amanda Shaw & The Cute Guys are among the bands scheduled to perform at the three-day festival. Tickets cost $20 for one day and $50 for the weekend pass at the gate but can be purchased online at a discount.
Downtown Gretna. www.gretnafest.com.
TOUR DU TECHE III – Oct. 5-7
The 135-mile race along Bayou Teche is back for its third year. More than $20,000 in prize money and dozens of trophies are awarded at the conclusion of the staged marathon. Spectators can indulge in music at various locations along the journey.
Bayou Teche. (337) 394-6232 or www.tourduteche.com.
JUNK IN YOUR TRUNK SALE – Oct. 6 FREE
Items ranging rom clothes to household goods are available at this garage sale held in the parking lot.
7 a.m. to noon. Nicholls State University campus parking lot, 100 Afton Drive. (985) 227-9500.
TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SALE – Oct. 6 FREE
Shoppers are invited to the fourth annual town-wide garage sale. Maps with a listing of sellers and addresses can be picked up at the Bayou Lafourche Folklife and Heritage Museum.
7:30 a.m. Lockport. (985) 532-3582 or (985) 532-5909.
KREWE OF TERREANIANS SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT – Oct. 6
The public is invited to the krewe’s third annual skeet shoot. Competition formats include the Main Event, a 2-man frenzy, a five-man stand and all of the above, with registration costs ranging from $10 to $710. Cash prizes are awarded.
8:30 a.m. Tri-Parish Sporting Clays, 2468 Jewell St., Houma. (337) 258-8739 or www.terreanians.org.
SHADOWS ON THE TECHE ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR – Oct. 6
Approximately 100 vendors from around Louisiana set up shop in the Shadow Gardens to exhibit and sell their all-original work. Artists and crafts people demonstrate their craft from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food and dessert vendors are also set up, and raffle tickets are sold. ($5 per person 12 and older, $3 age 6-12).
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shadow Gardens, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia. shadows@shadowsontheteche.org.
PROMENADE d’ART de FRANKLIN – Oct. 6 FREE
The City of Franklin Main Street Program hosts the third annual Promenade d’art de Franklin, or the Franklin Art Walk. Local and regional artists submit their original works for competition in the following mediums: drawing, basketry, painting, pottery, recycled art, handmade accessories, mixed media, photography, sculpture and fiber arts. Merchants host art venues along the sidewalks of Main Street. Attendees and artists are asked to wear white linen or white cotton.
6 to 9 p.m. Main Street, Downtown Franklin. (337) 828-6345.
LEEVILLE REDFISH AND SPECKLED TROUT RODEO – Oct. 6-7
Griffin’s Marina, 24215 La. Highway 1, Leeville. (225) 413-4414.
ROTARY BAYOU MUSIC FESTIVAL – Oct. 6-7
Fifteen bands complement two days of access to food, crafts, an auction and a supervised “Kids Zone.” Day one runs from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, and day two lasts from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Two-day adult admission is $10. Children 12 and younger pay no admission, but their Kids Zone bracelets cost $5.
Oakridge Park, La. Highway 3235, Golden Meadow. (985) 632-4247 or mjc_mdc@hotmail.com
HORSE SHOW – Oct. 7 FREE
The Terrebonne Livestock Association hosts judged and speed events. Concessions are sold.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Houma Air Base Arena, 121 Moffet Road. (985) 804-7932.
WINE AND ART GALA – Oct. 10
Local artists display their works and Buquet Distributing provides the wine. There’s also food and live music by Hot Club De Lune, featuring Brent Melancon and Patrick Sylvest. Ticket sales are capped at 100. ($60)
6 to 9 p.m., Dansereau House, 506 Saint Phillip St., Thibodaux. (985) 227-9937.
NSU ALUMNI ASSOC. GOLF TOURNAMENT – Oct. 12
Four-man scramble. Team registration costs $600, and individual golfers can sign up for $150.
8 a.m. shotgun start. LaTour Golf Club, 300 LaTour Blvd., Mathews. (985) 532-7111 or www.nichollsalumni.org.
CAJUN HERITAGE FESTIVAL – Oct. 12-13
The history and art of Cajun duck decoy carving is on display for two days. The festival includes a decoy show and auction, carving demos, duck calling, Cajun food, vendors and raffles. ($5)
Larose Civic Center, 307 E. Fifth St., Larose. (985) 228-0845.
VOICE OF THE WETLANDS FESTIVAL – Oct. 12-14 FREE
A variety of local food accompanies the non-stop string of free concerts. At the ninth annual festival, Tab Benoit participates in the famous Friday Night Guitar Fights and with the Voice of the Wetlands Allstars on Sunday.
Southdown Plantation, 1208 Museum Drive. (985) 226-5726 or www.voiceofthewetlands.org.
LOUISIANA GUMBO FESTIVAL OF CHACKBAY – Oct. 12-14 FREE
“The Gumbo Capitol of Louisiana” hosts its three-day ode to the “Cajun cuisine” with music, dancing, pay-one-price rids, a 5K run/walk on Saturday and fireman’s parade on Sunday. Don Rich closes the festival with a two-hour performance Sunday night.
6 p.m. Friday, noon Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday. Chackbay/Choupic Fairgrounds, 326, La. Highway 304, Chackbay. (985) 633-2828.
BRIDGE CITY GUMBO FESTIVAL – Oct. 12-14 FREE
More than 2,000 gallons of seafood and chicken and sausage gumbo is expected to be served over the festival’s three days. Miss Creole Gumbo and her king welcome visitors, and 10 bands take the stage. Craft and non-gumbo food vendors sell their products, but the gumbo-cooking contest is the centerpiece.
6 p.m. Friday evening, 11 a.m. Saturday and noon on Sunday, Gumbo Festival Park, Angel Square, 1701 Bridge City Ave., Bridge City. gumbofestival@aol.com
BAYOU DULARGE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISHING RODEO – Oct. 12-14
The rodeo includes freshwater, saltwater and kids divisions. A jambalaya meal accompanies $15 rodeo tickets.
KC Hall, 1331 Dr. Beatrous Road, Theriot. (985) 223-3861.
RACE FOR THE WETLANDS – Oct. 13
Races held in conjunction with the Voice of the Wetlands Festival depart from the festival grounds. The 5K and 10K begin at 4 p.m.
Southdown Plantation, 1208 Museum Drive. (985) 688-5582.
ROLLER DERBY – Oct. 13
The Cajun Rollergirls host a bout against the Big Easy Roller Girls, a Women’s Flat Track Derby Association team. (Adult: $10-12; child: $6-8)
7 p.m. Harang Auditorium, 310 N. Canal Blvd., Thibodaux. (985) 446-7260 or www.cajunrollergirls.com.
CAJUN RODEO ASSOCIATION – Oct. 13-14
Sponsored by Lafourche Roping Club, the event features bull riding, breakaway roping, barrel racing, calf roping, team roping, pole bending, chute dogging and ranch-style bronc riding. Spectators are invited to celebrate at the post-rodeo dance with Ten Buck Two Band. (Adults $10; children 12 and younger $5)
7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Raceland Arena, 101 Senior Citizen Drive. Houma. (985) 209-7919 or lafourcheropingclub@gmail.com.
LAFOURCHE 4-H/FFA FALL LIVESTOCK SHOW – Oct. 13-14 FREE
Sheep, lambs, goats, hogs and beef and dairy stocks are shown. All animals must remain in the barn until Sunday. The parade of champions, sponsored by the Lafourche Roping Club, begins at 2 p.m. in the Raceland Arena. Concessions are sold.
8 a.m. Saturday until 2 p.m. Sunday. Raceland Agriculture Building, 101 Senior Citizen Drive. (985) 446-1316.
FALL BRIDAL EXPO – Oct. 14
Photographers, caterers, wedding planners, decorators and others set up booths for women, brides-to-be and grooms to survey. ($5).
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd., Houma. (985) 851-1020.
DOG DAY AFTERNOON – Oct. 14
Sponsored by HOPE for Animals, the annual event features multiple dog contests and shows, the opportunity for pet photos with Santa Claus, raffles and more. For the first time, the organization hosts a weenie dog race, and local rescue groups provide avenues for adoption. Dog contest registration costs $5 per category and begins at 9 a.m.
Peltier Park, Thibodaux. www.hopeforanimals.com
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PUMPKIN PATCH – Oct. 15-31
First United Methodist Church in Houma hosts its second annual pumpkin patch over 16 days leading to Halloween. Pumpkins are priced according to size, and last year the church sold close to 1,000 pumpkins. Proceeds are divvied among organizations within the church, such as the day school and feed the homeless programs. The patch is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
First United Methodist Church, 6109 La. Highway 311, Houma. (985) 850-5976.
THE ROUGHNECKS RV RALLY – Oct. 17-24
Campers drop stakes in Morgan City for this weeklong gathering.
Lake End Park, Morgan City. (985) 380-4623.
FOURTH ANNUAL JOHN A. BRADY MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC – Oct. 19-20
Registration is $200 per person for the two-man, two-day match play event.
8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. LaTour Golf Club, 300 LaTour Blvd., Mathews. (985) 532-7111 or www.latourgolfclub.com
BAYOU DULARGE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CAJUN FAIR AND FISHING RODEO – Oct. 19-21
“Swamp People’s” Joe LaFont and Tommy Chauvin are the special guests on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The country fair features Cajun food, and the rodeo includes freshwater, saltwater and a children’s division. Rodeo tickets cost $15. Weekend and session bracelets are sold for fair rides. Live auctions begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
KC Hall, 1331 Dr. Beatrous Road, Theriot. (985) 868-8646 or (985) 855-2858.
JUST KIDS AT ART – Oct. 20 FREE
Children and their families are invited to explore their creativity at the annual fundraiser. Volunteer parents plan and direct hands-on projects, and artists and performers remain on grounds throughout the day to enhance the environment. Food and drinks are sold. Live entertainment.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. Matthew’s Episcopal School, 243 Barrow St., Houma. (985) 872-5573.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FAIS DO-DO – Oct. 20
Join the Fourth-Degree Knights of Columbus in Dulac for French, country and Cajun music and dancing. Jean Bonvillian performs. The smoke- and alcohol-free event includes a $5 meal of red beans and rice, sausage, salad, bread, dessert and one drink. 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.
CHAUVIN CULTURE AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL – Oct. 20-21
Saturday features a jambalaya cook-off, fun run and pre-teen dance in addition to music by Voodoo Bayou, LA 56, Autumn High, Bruce Daigrepoint and Waylon Thibodeaux. Local high schools and the drum-lines of LaCache Middle and South Terrebonne High schools also perform. School essay and coloring contest winners are announced.
Ward 7 Citizens Club, 5006 La. Highway 56, Chauvin. www.terrebonneadvocatesforpossibility.org.
LAUREL VALLEY FALL FESTIVAL – Oct. 21 FREE
Arts and crafts, a Cajun lunch and cultural demonstrations are offered at the historical sugar plantation village.
Laurel Valley Village Plantation, 595 La. Highway 308, Thibodaux. (985) 446-7456.
TASTE OF SOUTH LOUISIANA – Oct. 24
The 10th-annual event features restaurants and caterers offering samples. Dessert and wine tasting are also on the menu. ($20)
6 to 9 p.m. Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd., Houma. (985) 851-1020.
FRENCH FOOD FESTIVAL – Oct. 25-28 FREE
More than 20 local specialty dishes, dancing, music and folklife demonstrations on boat building, cooking, music and more highlight the festival, which also features a carnival mid-way. For the first time, the festival begins on Thursday with a rock concert featuring former Bad Company lead singer Brian Howe, former Boston lead singer Fran Cosmo and Dream Junkies.
Larose Regional Park and Civic Center, 307 E. Fifth St., Larose. (985) 693-7355.
DOWNTOWN LIVE AFTER 5 – Oct. 26 FREE
Show Down takes the stage at 7 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs.
5 to 10 p.m., Houma Courthouse, 7856 Main St. www.houmamainstreet.org or (985) 873-4608.
ROUGAROU FEST – Oct. 26 FREE
Rougarou Stew (gumbo), the Rougarou Run and the Krewe Ga Rou Halloween Parade highlight the inaugural festival dedicated to south Louisiana folklore. The event kicks off with Downtown Live After Five and concludes with a costume contest in the courthouse square.
5 to 10 p.m. Downtown Houma. (985) 580-7289.
NIGHT AT THE BOO-SEUM – Oct. 26
The fourth-annual fundraiser benefitting Bayou Country Children’s Museum includes hay rides, toddler train rides, kids’ karaoke, bounce houses, a maze game and more. Food, drinks, t-shirts and face painting are sold. ($7)
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Town Center of Acadia Plantation, off Percy Brown Road, Thibodaux. (985) 446-2200 or www.bccm.info.
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH FALL FEST – Oct. 27 FREE
Children’s games, crafts, a hayride, bounce houses, mechanical bulls, live music, Bingo, a silent auction and a rummage sale are on tap for the 13th annual event.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church, 422 Valhi Blvd. (985) 879-1865.
FRANKLIN HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL – Oct. 27 FREE
Live music, arts and craft vendors, a chili cook-off and a car and bike show are staged in downtown Franklin for the all-day festival.
9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Main Street, Franklin. (337) 828-3706.
ROLLER DERBY – Oct. 27
The Cajun Rollergirls play their final Houma match of the season against the Acadiana Roller Girls.
11 a.m. Aggie’s Skate Connection, 10592 E. Main St., Houma. (985) 223-2500 or www.cajunrollergirls.com
HOUMAPALOOZA – Oct. 27 FREE
Ten bands showcase their original tunes. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Food and drinks are sold.
Noon to 10 p.m. Downtown Houma Courthouse. (985) 873-6367
FLAMES ON THE BAYOU MUSIC FESTIVAL – Oct. 27
Billy Currington, Corey Smith, Thompson Square and 90 Degrees West perform. Currington, nominated for two Grammy awards, headlines the festival at 8 p.m. ($35)
1 to 10 p.m. Thibodaux Firemen’s Fairgrounds, Tiger Drive. (985) 447-1986 or www.ticketmaster.com.
LIL WRANGLERS YOUTH RODEO – Oct. 27
Cowboys and cowgirls aged 3 to 15 participate in 12 different events, including stick pony races, steer riding, chute dogging, barrel racing, junior bull riding and steer riding. ($5 adults 19 and older)
2 p.m. Raceland Arena, 101 Senior Citizen Drive. (985) 637-3478 or lafourcheropingclub@gmail.com.
HOWL-O-WEEN COSTUME PARTY – Oct. 27
For the sake of spooks and spoofs, wearers of the best individual costume and best group costume receive prizes. Seabrook perform, and a cash bar is open. ($30)
7 to 11 p.m. Dansereau House, 506 Saint Phillip St., Thibodaux. (985) 438-0667.
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Students examine a crop of pumpkins during a field trip to First United Methodist Church last year. The church is hosting its annual pumpkin patch festivities Oct. 15-31 in Houma.
