Special adoption pricing for shelter animals and animals from local rescues, activities for kids, and music.
Cat adoptions will be $25, and dog adoptions will be $50 during event only.
Festival grounds are centered around the courthouse square located at 7856 Main St., Houma, LA 70360.
Contact:
Jonathan Foret
Phone:
985-580-7289
Organization:
South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center
Description:
The Rougarou Fest is a family-friendly festival with a spooky flair that celebrates the rich folklore that exists along the bayous of Southeast Louisiana. It is also the primary fundraiser supporting the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center, a nonprofit, tax exempt organization, that is revolutionizing how we think, teach and learn about Louisiana’s disappearing coast. USA Today recently ranked the Rougarou Fest as one of the Top 10 Best Costume Parties in the United States, the Southeast Tourism Society selected the Rougarou Fest as a Top 20 Event during the month of October out of eleven states in the southeast United States, and the Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals awarded the Rougarou Fest with New Event of the Year in 2016.
Festival grounds are centered around the courthouse square located at 7856 Main St., Houma, LA 70360.
Contact:
Jonathan Foret
Phone:
985-580-7289
Organization:
South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center
Description:
The Rougarou Fest is a family-friendly festival with a spooky flair that celebrates the rich folklore that exists along the bayous of Southeast Louisiana. It is also the primary fundraiser supporting the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center, a nonprofit, tax exempt organization, that is revolutionizing how we think, teach and learn about Louisiana’s disappearing coast. USA Today recently ranked the Rougarou Fest as one of the Top 10 Best Costume Parties in the United States, the Southeast Tourism Society selected the Rougarou Fest as a Top 20 Event during the month of October out of eleven states in the southeast United States, and the Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals awarded the Rougarou Fest with New Event of the Year in 2016.
Annual festival featuring traditional Cajun food, live bands, jambalaya cook-off, games, raffle, auction, arts and craft vendors, and performances by local dance studios. Music lineup on Saturday is Don Rich, Moss Country, and Geno Delafose. On Sunday, Donald Babin and Tet Dur, Chubby Charrier and Bayou Swamp Band, Wine Down, and Junior LaCcrosse will perform.
Senior Park and Gardens, located behind Shady Acres Senior Center, 6512 West Main Street, Houma
Contact:
Diana Edmonson
Phone:
985-868-8411
Organization:
Terrebonne Council of Aging
Description:
This year’s Senior Fun Day will feature a fishing rodeo. Shady Acres Park & Gardens has filled their pond with fish ready to be caught. Bring your fishing pole. Lunch, drinks, and dessert will be served. Music will be provided by Piece of Cake Band.
Tickets are available to all Terrebonne Parish residents aged 60+ and their family members. Advanced tickets are $5 for adults. Tickets for children 8-12 are $2, and children 7 and under are free. Tickets will be available at the gate for $7.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at any TCOA Senior Center or at the Main Operating Center, 995 Tunnel Blvd.