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Croatian Festival
Plaquemines Parish
The event will feature the best fresh local seafood such as raw and charbroiled oysters, fried shrimp and fried oysters. Croatian favorites served included grilled calamari, grilled sardines, spit roasted lamb, čevapčići, prosciutto, cheeses, and a multitude of Croatian desserts.
Drinks served include Croatian beer and wines along with a local favorite – Tako Toddies.
Cultural attractions include Croatian kolo dance performances by local Croatian ladies. In the clubhouse (Konoba) there will be cultural videos, historical displays, needle work displays, Croatian cooking demonstrations, and travel information for Croatia. A kids area will be available throughout the day with a variety of interactive displays and activities.
Featured entertainment will be announced at a later date.
Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival
225 F. Edward Hebert Blvd, Belle Chasse, LA
The Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival celebrates the parish’s unique seafood and culture by offering delicious cuisine prepared by local restaurants and organizations, including the Croatian American Society’s famous chargrilled oysters.
The festival includes lots of fresh seafood, live music, carnival rides, crafts from local artisans and an oyster drop raffle. A 5k race will be held on Friday at 6 p.m. and there will be a kids’ tent on Saturday and Sunday.
Admission is free on Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, admission is $5 for adults and free for children 12 and under.
Gates will be open:
Friday from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Music Line-up:
TBA
Parking is free.
Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
Cypress Cove Marina
Louisiana Gulf Coast
Billfish Classic
May 1-4, 2024
2023 Payout - $517,485
Oilfield Crawfish Boil-Off
Fort Jackson, Buras La
Date: Saturday May 4, 2024
Lcation: Fot Jackson
EVENTS:
TEAMS OF FOUR (4) MEMBERS WILL BOIL A MINIMUM OF (6) SACKS OF CRAWFISH
COMPETING TO SEE WHO CAN BOIL THE BEST CRAWFISH PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR 1st, 2nd, & 3rd PLACE, PEOPLE'S CHOICE, AND BEST IN SHOW TIME
GATES WILL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT 11:00 A.M. AND WILL CLOSE AT 5:00 P.M.
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT
11a.m.-2 p.m. Music by Cress Audio
2p.m.-5 p.m. Music by 90 Degrees West Band
TICKETS
ADVANCED TICKETS
$25.00
TICKETS DAY OF EVENT
-$30:00
CHILDREN 10 AND UNDER FREE
AN ADULT MUST ACCOMPANY CHILDREN 10 AND UNDER
Louisiana Nutria Rodeo
TBA
February 7 & 8 2025
presented by PB Airboats
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