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January 01, 2012
**Event dates & times are subject to change without notice**
**VERIFY ALL DATES & TIMES WITH LISTED CONTACT PERSON**
January 11, 2012
The Bayou Playhouse Presents:"Steel Magnolias"
January 11-February 12, 2012
101 Main Street, Lockport
For tickets call: 1-888-99-Bayou
www.BayouPlayhouse.com
February 10, 2012
The Bayou Playhouse Presents: "Krewe de Bayou Party"
101 Main Street, Lockport
Doors open at 6:30 P.M.
Performances by Leroy Martin & other Cajun favorites. Emcee'd by local actor & WWL host John "Spud" McConnell. Appearance by NASCAR driver the Ragin' Cajun Hal Martin.
Tickets: $25 in advance & $30 at the door.
Catering by Pizza Jac's included in ticket price.
For tickets call: 1-888-99-BAYOU
February 10, 2012
Thibodaux Playhouse Presents: "Deathtrap"
February 10-11 & 16-19, 2012
Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center
314 St. Mary Street (LA Hwy. 1), Thibodaux, LA
For tickets call: 985-446-1896
http://thibodauxplayhouse.org
February 11, 2012
Bayou Lafourche Mardi Gras
A SOUTHEAST TOURISM SOCIETY "TOP 20 EVENT!"
February 4 - 21
The greatest free show on the bayou featuring 14 Mardi Gras parades, Carnival Balls & Tableaus
For a free Mardi Gras guide call:
1-877-537-5800
2012 Mardi Gras Parades:
February 11, 2012:
Le Krewe Des T-Cajun - Larose - 12 Noon
Krewe of Ambrosia - Thibodaux - 5:30 P.M.
February 12, 2012:
Krewe of Versailles - Larose - 12 Noon
Krewe of Shaka - Thibodaux - 1:00 P.M.
February 17, 2012:
Krewe of Athena - Golden Meadow - 7:00 P.M.
February 18, 2012:
Krewe of Apollo - Lockport - 12 Noon
Krewe of Atlantis - Golden Meadow - 12 Noon
Le Krewe Du Bon Temps - Larose - 6:30 P.M.
February 19, 2012:
Krewe of Cleophas - Thibodaux - 12:30 P.M.
Krewe od Chronos - Thibodaux - Follows Cleophas
Krewe of Nereids - Golden Meadow - 6:00 P.M.
February 21, 2012 - Mardi Gras Day:
Krewe of Ghana - Thibodaux - 10:00 A.M.
Krewe of Gheens - Gheens - 11:00 A.M.
Krewe of Neptune - Galliano/Golden Meadow - Noon
Krewe of Choupic - Chackbay - 2:00 P.M.
March 02, 2012
Civil War Encampment
March 2, 3 & 4, 2012
E.D. White Historic Site
Louisiana State Museum
2295 St. Mary Street (LA Hwy. 1), Thibodaux
FREE TO THE PUBLIC
For info call: 985-447-0915
March 02, 2012
The Bayou Playhouse Presents: "Nothing Like A Dream: The Women of Rodgers & Hammerstein"
March 2 & 3, 2012, 8:00 P.M.
101 Main Street, Lockport
For tickets call: 1-888-99-BAYOU
Email: info@bayouplayhouse.com
Web: www.BayouPlayhouse.com
March 08, 2012
Wild Game Supper
Larose Regional Park & Civic Center
For tickets call: 985-693-7355
www.bayoucivicclub.org
March 10, 2012
Larose VFW Post Car Show/Indoor Craft Show
Saturday
9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Location: VFW Post 8538, end of West 25th Street
Larose, LA
For more info contact: John Turchin @ 985-258-6124 or Marilynn Pepper @ 985-693-4834
March 12, 2012
Nicholls State University Jubilee "A Festival of the Arts & Humanities"
March 12 - May 4, 2012
Contact: Angela Hammerli @ 985-448-4273
Email: angela.hammerli@nicholls.edu
For complete event listings visit:
www.nicholls.edu/jubilee
March 15, 2012
The Louisiana Swamp Stomp Festival Presents: "Zydeco A-Z"
( A class instructed by Chubby Carrier)
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Le Bijou Theater, NSU Bollinger Student Union
followed by 2011 Grammy Winner Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band performing from
10:30 - 12:30 PM. Cajun & Zydeco dance lessons to follow by Zydeco-Cajun Dance Productions
All FREE to the public.
For info contact: Tammy Cheramie@ 985-449-7181
March 16, 2012
Louisiana Swamp Stomp Festival
March 16 - 18, 2012
Nicholls State University Campus
LA Hwy. 1 & Audubon Ave., Thibodaux
Contact: Brenda Haskins @ 985-448-4518
Email: brenda.haskins@nicholls.edu
For a complete list of festival events visit
www.nicholls.edu/swamp-stomp
Bands: Friday, March 16: Treater Band, Savoy Family Band, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
Saturday, March 17: Waylon Thibodeaux, T'Canaille, Foret Tradition, Bruce Daigrepont, Jeffrey Broussard & The Creole Cowboys, Horace Trahan & the Ossun Express
Sunday, March 18: Lost Bayou Ramblers, Feufollet, Ryan Brunet & the Malfecteurs, Geno Delafose & the French Rockin' Boogie
March 16, 2012
Family Fun Festival
March 16, 17 & 18, 2012
Larose Regional Park & Civic Center
307 E. 5th St., Larose (Just off LA Hwy. 308)
Cajun food, music, dancing, carnival mid-way, sports tournaments, crafts booths & pirogue races
NO GATE FEE
Contact: Jasmine Ayo @ 985-693-7355
www.bayoucivicclub.org
March 16, 2012
The Louisiana Swamp Stomp Festival Presents: "Tresors du Bayou"
9:00 A.M. - 1:45 P.M.
Near John L. Guidry Stadium on the Nicholls State University Campus, Thibodaux
French education program for children & adults highlighting the unique features of our culture to help preserve them for future generations.For a complete list of program activities call:
Tammy Cheramie @ 985-449-7181
March 17, 2012
13th Annual Lockport Main Street Market & Bayouside Arts & Crafts Show
9:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M.
Bayouside Park, Lockport
Contact: Marian Barker @ 985-532-5909
Email: bayoulafourchefo@bellsouth.net
March 30, 2012
Choctaw Firemen's Fair
March 30, 31 & April 1, 2012
2854 Choctaw Road, Thibodaux
Cajun food, music, dancing & a carnival mid-way
Firemen's parade on the Sunday
NO GATE FEE & FREE PARKING
Contact: Craig Rink @ 985-633-5470
Email: choctawfiredepartment@yahoo.com
March 31, 2012
Thibodaux Main Street Arts Walk
Saturday, Noon - 6:00 PM
For info contact Cody Blanchard @ 985-413-3070
Email: thibodauxmainstreet@yahoo.com
Web: www.THIBODAUXMAINSTREET.ORG
April 20, 2012
Lockport Food Festival Presents: "La Fete Du Monde"
April 20, 21 & 22, 2012
Church Street in Downtown Lockport
The best in Cajun & Swamp pop music, food, dancing & carnival mid-way
NO GATE FEE
Contact: Dee Dee Gaubert @ 985-532-5909
Email: bayoulafourchefo@bellsouth.net
Web: www.bayoumuseum.org
May 03, 2012
Thibodaux Firemen's Fair & Parade
May 3, 4, 5 & 6, 2012
Thibodaux Firemen's Fairgrounds
Tiger Drive, Thibodaux
Live music all weekend, Cajun food
& a carnival mid-way
Firemen's parade on Sunday
Largest Volunteer Fire Department fair
in the United States
NO GATE FEE
Contact: Foye Lirette @ 985-446-3247
Email: thibfiredept@charter.net
Web: www.thibfiredept.org
May 11, 2012
Thibodaux Playhouse Presents: "Five Women Wearing the Same Dress"
May 11-12 & May 17-20, 2012
Welands Acadian Cultural Center
314 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux
For tickets call: 985-446-1896
Web: www.thibodauxplayhouse.org
May 11, 2012
The Bayou Playhouse Presents: "Okra"
May 11-June 10, 2012
101 Main Street, Lockport
For tickets call: 1-888-99-BAYOU
www.BayouPlayhouse.com
June 01, 2012
Gheen's Bon Mange' Festival
June 1, 2 & 3, 2012
Vacherie-Gheens Community Center
1783 LA Hwy. 654, Gheens
Cajun food, carnival rides, music & dancing
NO GATE FEE
Contact: Kearney Toups @ 985-637-2189
Email: vgcc@yahoo.com
July 04, 2012
Let Freedom Ring Festival
Peltier Park (end of E. 7th St.), Thibodaux
Live music throughout the day, food vendors & a fireworks display in the evening.
NO GATE FEE
Public welcomed to bring their own
BBQ pits/picnics
Contact: John Guillot @ 985-447-1978
Email: jguillot@att.net
July 05, 2012
Golden Meadow/Fourchon International Tarpon Rodeo
July 5, 6, 7 & 8th, 2012
Moran's Marina, Fourchon
Second oldest fishing rodeo in Louisiana
Contact: Chris Moran @ 225-931-7306
Email: cajunmadeoffadv@cs.com
Web: www.gmfourchontarponrodeo.com
July 26, 2012
Thibodaux Playhouse Presents: "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"
July 26-29 & August 2-5, 2012
Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center
314 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux
For Tickets Call: 985-446-1896
Web: www.thibodauxplayhouse.org
September 15, 2012
Golden Meadow Family Fishing Rodeo
September 15 & 16, 2012
9:00 A.M.-11:00 P.M. Saturday
9:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. Sunday
Oak Ridge Park, Hwy. 3235, Golden Meadow
Fishing rodeo, food & music all weekend
Car, truck & bike show on Sunday
Contact: Christina Duffourc @ 985-665-4507
Email: christineduffourc@yahoo.com
October 06, 2012
Bayou Music Festival
October 6 & 7, 2012
Saturday - 11:00 A.M.-1:00 A.M.
Sunday - 11:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M.
Oakridge Park, Hwy. 3235, Golden Meadow
Up to 15 local bands, food, crafts booths, auction, door prizes and a supervised "Kids Zone" throughout the weekend
Contact: Mike Collins @ 985-632-4247
Email: mjc_mdc@hotmail.com
October 06, 2012
Lockport Town-wide Garage Sale
Saturday, 7:00 A.M. - Until
Contact: Marion Barker @ 985-532-5909
Email: bayoulafourchefo@bellsouth.org
Web: www.bayoumuseum.org
October 12, 2012
41st Annual Louisiana Gumbo Festival
October 12, 13 & 14, 2012
Chackbay/Choupic Fairgrounds
LA Hwy. 304, Chackbay
The best in Cajun food, music & dancing
Carnival mid-way with pay-one-price rides
5-K Run/Walk on Saturday
Firemen's Parade on Sunday
NO GATE FEE & FREE PARKING
Contact: Josh Falgoust @ 985-859-4859
Eamil: josh@lagumbofest.com
Web: www.lagumbofest.com
October 26, 2012
39th Annual French Food Festival
October 26, 27 & 28, 2012
Larose Regional Park & Civic Center
307 E. 5th St., Larose (off of LA Hwy. 308)
Outstanding Cajun food, music & dancing
Carnival mid-way, live auction, art show
Cajun market, petting zoo & Mid-South Pro Tour
Bull Riding
NO GATE FEE & FREE PARKING
Contact: Jasmine Ayo @ 985-693-7355
Web: www.bayoucivicclub.org
November 09, 2012
Cut Off Youth Center Fair
November 9, 10 & 11, 2012
Cut Off Youth Center
205 W. 79th St., Cut Off (off of La Hwy. 1)
Cajun food, music & carnival rides
NO GATE FEE
Contact: D'lynn Boudreaux @ 985-632-7616
November 09, 2012
Big Boy's Main Street Cook-Off
Friday, 6:00 P.M. - Until
Downtown Thibodaux
Cook-Off & live music
The official kick-off to the
Thibodeauxville Fall Festival
Contact: Cody Blanchard @ 985-413-9886
Email: thibodauxmainstreet@yahoo.com
Web: www.downtownthibodaux.org
November 11, 2012
Thibodeauxville Fall Festival
The 2011 winner of the Southeast Tourism Society
"Shining Example Award"!!
Historic downtown Thibodaux
Arts, crafts, multiple music sound stages, huge food court, 5-K Run, car show and a duck race on
beautiful bayou Lafourche
Contact: Rhonda Dempster @ 985-446-1187
Eamil: Rhonda@thibodauxchamber.com
Web: www.thibodauxchamber.com
December 03, 2012
Thibodaux Farmer's Market
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING (Spring & Fall Months)
7 AM - 11 AM
314 Saint Mary Street (LA Hwy, 1)
For more information call: 985-448-1474
www.downtownthibodaux.org
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