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Calendar

From bears to boats to our abundant seafood, we celebrate just about any occasion! We put these top events into a calendar to make your trip planning easier.

To check out what is happening during a specific time of year, please choose specific dates below or just scroll through the list to see the next event.

Our next big event:

Eagle Expo
February 9-11, 2012
Morgan City

 

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Jun 15, 2011 - Mar 31, 2012   •   Louisiana Folk Artist David Butler of Patterson featured in first hometown exhibition

City: Patterson  •  Location: Louisiana State Museum
  •  Phone: 985-399-1268
Feb 09, 2012 - Feb 11, 2012   •   Eagle Expo & More
The 7th Annual Eagle Expo will once again offer boat tours into various waterways to view eagle's and their nests. Presentations on the American bald eagle, wildlife, flora, fauna and the culture of the area by wildlife professionals and photographers will also be offered.
City: Morgan City
Contact: Carrie Stansbury  •  Phone: 800-256-2931  •  Email: info@cajuncoast.com
Feb 17, 2012 - Feb 17, 2012   •   Krewe of Adonis Mardi Gras Parade

City: Morgan City  •  Hours: 7 p.m.
Feb 18, 2012 - Feb 18, 2012   •   Baldwin Mardi Gras Parade

City: Baldwin  •  Hours: 11:00 a.m.
Feb 18, 2012 - Feb 18, 2012   •   Krewe of Dionysus Parade

City: Berwick  •  Hours: 2 p.m.
Feb 19, 2012 - Feb 19, 2012   •   Krewe of Galatea Parade

City: Morgan City  •  Hours: 2:00 p.m.
Feb 20, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012   •   Krewe of Amani Parade

City: Patterson  •  Hours: 2:00 p.m.
Feb 21, 2012 - Feb 21, 2012   •   Franklin Mardi Gras Parade

City: Franklin  •  Hours: 1:00 p.m.
Feb 21, 2012 - Feb 21, 2012   •   Krewe of Hephaestus Parade

City: Morgan City  •  Hours: 2:00 p.m.
Mar 16, 2012 - Mar 18, 2012   •   No Hitchin' Performance
Techeland Arts Council's production entitled No Hitchin' will be presented at the Teche Theatre in Franklin March 16, 17 & 18.
City: Franklin  •  Location: Teche Theatre  •  Hours: TBA
Contact: Judith Allain
Mar 17, 2012 - Mar 17, 2012   •   Let's Go Riding Franklin Reunion
In addition to the traditional cruise on the main street route this year's event will feature a full festival consisting of entertainment, vendors, food, community resources & organizations, and a rock skipping tournament. Boat docking is available on a first come first serve basis and will start as early as March 16. Limited free VIP parking available on festival grounds to vintage cars. Request a vendor application to reserve your space. Parade down Main Street will be held at 3 p.m., Let's Go Riding Cruise starts at 7 p.m. and Let's Go Dance will be held inside the old Blevins Garage at the corner of Main & Willow Streets from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
City: Franklin  •  Location: Downtown Franklin  •  Hours: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  •  Phone: 504-239-9746  •  Website: http://www.facebook.com/people/Lets-Go-Riding-Franklin/100001663583016  •  Email: letsgoridingfranklin@gmail.com
Mar 30, 2012 - Apr 01, 2012   •   Patterson Cypress Sawmill Festival
This top 20 Southeast Tourism Society event honors an industry that was vital to the local economy at the turn of the century. The Sawmill Festival is a family event featuring continuous live music, a cypress sawmill display, numerous tournaments, a passe partout (two-person saw) contest, arts & crafts, a Cajun cook-off, rides and games, fireworks and the terrific food that made Cajun Country famous.
City: Patterson  •  Location: Kemper Williams Park
Contact: David Bourdier  •  Phone: 985-395-2298  •  Website: http://www.cypresssawmill.com  •  Email: king12008@att.net
Apr 12, 2012 - Apr 14, 2012   •   Tarzan, Lord of the Louisiana Jungle Fest
Tarzan is turning 100 years old. The first movie filmed on location was filmed in Morgan City in 1917. Al Bohl, has spent nearly four years producing a documentary about the making of the original Tarzan movie and has reworked the 1917 silent movie. With permission from the Edgar Rice Burroughs organization, we are hosting a festival to commemorate this historic year.
City: Morgan City  •  Hours: TBA
  •  Phone: 985-395-4905
Apr 13, 2012 - Apr 13, 2012   •   Rhythms on the River
Live music and food along the Riverfront in Morgan City.
City: Morgan City  •  Location: Downtown  •  Hours: 6 - 9 p.m.
  •  Phone: 985-384-9291  •  Email: btkcafe@yahoo.com
Apr 14, 2012 - Apr 14, 2012   •   Franklin Relay for Life

City:
Apr 20, 2012 - Apr 22, 2012   •   Bayou Teche Black Bear Festival
Held in Franklin's charming downtown, the festival features an art sale and exhibit, educational seminars, Cub Club children's activities, field trips, arts & crafts, food, music and much more.
City: Franklin  •  Location: Downtown Franklin
Contact: Delores Stewart  •  Phone: 337-940-1156  •  Website: http://www.bayoutechebearfest.org  •  Email: Info@Bayoutechebearfest.org
Apr 20, 2012 - Apr 20, 2012   •   Rhythms on the River
Live entertainment and food along the Morgan City Riverfront
City: Morgan City  •  Location: Downtown  •  Hours: 6 - 9 p.m.
  •  Phone: 985-384-9281  •  Email: btkcafe@yahoo.com
Apr 20, 2012 - Apr 22, 2012   •   Third Bayou Teche Wooden Boat Show
Held in conjunction with the Bayou Teche Black Bear Festival, the boat show will begin on Friday at 6 p.m. and will continue through Sunday.
City: Franklin  •  Location: Parc sur la Teche
Apr 27, 2012 - Apr 27, 2012   •   Rhythms on the River
Live music and food along the Riverfront in Morgan City.
City: Morgan City  •  Location: Downtown  •  Hours: 6 - 9 p.m.
  •  Phone: 985-384-9291  •  Email: btkcafe@yahoo.com
May 04, 2012 - May 04, 2012   •   Rhythms on the River
Live music and food along the Riverfront in Morgan City.
City: Morgan City  •  Location: Downtown  •  Hours: 6 - 9 p.m.
  •  Phone: 985-384-9291  •  Email: btkcafe@yahoo.com
May 11, 2012 - May 11, 2012   •   Rhythms on the River
Live music and food along the Riverfront in Morgan City.
City: Morgan City  •  Location: Downtown  •  Hours: 6 - 9 p.m.
  •  Phone: 985-384-9291  •  Email: btkcafe@yahoo.com
May 18, 2012 - May 18, 2012   •   Rhythms on the River
Live music and food along the Riverfront in Morgan City.
City: Morgan City  •  Location: Downtown  •  Hours: 6 - 9 p.m.
  •  Phone: 985-384-9291  •  Email: btkcafe@yahoo.com
May 25, 2012 - May 25, 2012   •   Rhythms on the River
Live music and food along the Riverfront in Morgan City.
City: Morgan City  •  Location: Downtown  •  Hours: 6 - 9 p.m.
  •  Phone: 985-384-9291  •  Email: btkcafe@yahoo.com
Jun 01, 2012 - Jun 01, 2012   •   Rhythms on the River
Live music and food along the Riverfront in Morgan City.
City: Morgan City  •  Location: Downtown  •  Hours: 6-9 p.m.
  •  Phone: 985-384-9291  •  Email: btkcafe@yahoo.com
Jun 08, 2012 - Jun 08, 2012   •   Rhythms on the River
Live music and food along the Riverfront in Morgan City.
City: Morgan City  •  Location: Downtown  •  Hours: 6-9 p.m.
  •  Phone: 985-384-9291  •  Email: btkcafe@yahoo.com
Jul 13, 2012 - Jul 14, 2012   •   Morgan City Under the Bridge
The competition is coming to Morgan City! Are you the best? Have you demonstrated that you really are the best? Want to prove it? Compete July 13 & 14 against those who are not afraid for the bragging rights to the first ever Best Company BBQ Team in the State of Louisiana. Cooking to the rules of "International BBQ Cookers Association". Rules & entry form available at www.ibcabbq.org
City: Morgan city  •  Location: Downtown Under the Bridge
Jul 13, 2012 - Jul 14, 2012   •   Morgan City Under the Bridge
The competition is coming to Morgan City! Are you the best? Have you demonstrated that you really are the best? Want to prove it? Compete July 13 & 14 against those who are not afraid for the bragging rights to the first ever Best Company BBQ Team in the State of Louisiana. Cooking to the rules of "International BBQ Cookers Association". Rules & entry form available at www.ibcabbq.org
City: Morgan city  •  Location: Downtown Under the Bridge
Aug 30, 2012 - Sep 03, 2012   •   Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival

City: Morgan City  •  Location: Downtown
  •  Phone: 985-385-0703  •  Website: http://www.shrimp-petrofest.org
Sep 01, 2012 - Sep 02, 2012   •   Morgan City Power Boat Association Races

City: Morgan City  •  Location: Lake End Park
  •  Phone: 985-395-4905