Events

Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival

Dates & Times:

• Friday: 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM (Admission Free)
• Saturday: 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
• Sunday: 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Location: 333 F Edward Hebert Blvd, Belle Chasse, LA 70037

Highlights:

• Delicious Cuisine: Featuring a variety of fresh seafood, including the Croatian American Society’s renowned chargrilled oysters.
• Live Music: Enjoy a diverse lineup of performances (details to be announced).
• Carnival Rides: Fun for all ages with exciting rides.
• Local Crafts: Explore unique crafts from local artisans.
• Oyster Drop Raffle: Try your luck and win some great prizes.
• 5K Race: Join the race on Friday at 6:00 PM.
• Kids’ Tent: Special activities and entertainment for children on Saturday and Sunday.

Admission:

• Friday: Free
• Saturday & Sunday: $5 for adults; Free for children 12 and under

Parking: Free

Additional Information:

• Music Line-up: To Be Announced
• Website: https://plaqueminesparishfestival.com

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Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic

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When: April 29 – May 3, 2025
Where: New Orleans Big Game Club

🎣 Get ready for one of the Gulf Coast’s premier fishing tournaments! Join us for a week of action-packed fun on the water and exciting events onshore.

Schedule of Events:

Wednesday, April 29

• Registration: 5 PM – 10 PM
• Captains Meeting: 5:30 PM
• Kickoff Party: 6 PM – 9 PM

Thursday, April 30

• Coffee & Breakfast at the Dock: 7 AM
• Boats Depart: 10 AM

Friday, May 2

• Scales Open: Until 6 PM

Saturday, May 3

• Scales Open: Until 6 PM
• Boats Must Be Checked In By: 6 PM
• Awards Ceremony: 9 PM at the New Orleans Big Game Club

Don’t miss this incredible event showcasing the Gulf Coast’s finest fishing and camaraderie. 🎉

www.LGCBC.com

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🎣 Cane Pole Fishing Tournament
📍 Venice Marina | 📅 May 16–18, 2025
🔗 Register now: venicemarina.com/polebowl.html

Join us for a weekend of fun, food, fishing, and live music at the Cane Pole Fishing Tournament!

🎟️ $50/person – Includes:
• Cane pole
• Food each day
• Event t-shirt

🎶 Live Music Every Night (7–10 PM)
🍽️ $10 Plates & All-You-Can-Drink Beer (2–10 PM or while supplies last):
• Thursday: Pastalaya
• Friday: Pork Loin, Baked Beans, Potato Salad
• Saturday: Boiled Shrimp, Corn, Potatoes & Sausage

🏆 Prizes Awarded for First Place in These Categories:
Inshore: Black Drum, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead
Rig: Mangrove, Red Snapper, Cobia, Jack Crevalle
🎥 Prize also given for Wildest Video!

🎯 Cornhole Tournaments
• Thursday & Friday evenings
• $200 to 1st place each night

🧒 Kids Tournament – Saturday 8–11 AM
Dock fishing just for the kids — and every kid’s a winner!
• Free food at 12 PM
• Kids receive event t-shirts

Don’t miss this wild weekend on the water! 🌊🐟

#PoleBowl #VeniceMarina #FishingTournament #LouisianaFishing #FamilyFun #LiveMusic

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