When you live in a state that has hundreds of festivals every year, picking out which ones you should attend can be tricky. Every fall, the Rougarou Fest takes over Houma for a full weekend of festive fun, all celebrating that iconic Louisiana swamp monster, the Rougarou. It’s easily one of the best festivals in Louisiana, and you won’t want to miss it.
First thing first: the Rougarou Festival is October 21-23, 2022.
Rougarou Fest/Facebook It takes place in downtown Houma, near the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center and the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center.
The Rougarou Fest has been known to be one of the best costume festivals in the country, so start thinking about your costume.
Rougarou Fest/Facebook The costumes you’ll see are very impressive.
The parade is one of the most popular events at the festival.
Rougarou Fest/Facebook Krewe Ga Rou rolls at 7 P.M. on Saturday, October 22, 2022. The route begins at the Civic Center and then makes a one-mile loop before coming back to the center. Each year families, friends, businesses, and organizations come together with decorated floats, cars, and even giant puppets to celebrate this spooky fest.
There will be an arts and crafts section full of goodies.
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From handmade soaps to jams and jellies, vendors from all over come out to display their selections.
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Speaking of art, there will be plenty of kid-friendly activities to enjoy.
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“The Minnow Trap” is a designated section of the festival that’s full of exciting activities for the youngest of festival attendants.
Rougarou Fest/Google There will be face painting, animal exhibits, games, storytelling, and so much more.
And of course, you can count on some good food.
Rougarou Fest/Facebook The menu looks delicious! Fried oysters, alligator tacos, beignets… yum!
One special tradition that’s held every year is the pardoning of the nutria.
Rougarou Fest/Facebook Nutria are an invasive species that cause more harm than good to our wetlands, and there’s a bounty on their tails to help control the population. Every year, one very special nutria by the name of Beignet, is pardoned by the Terrebonne Parish President, keeping him safe from hunters. (Don’t worry, he lives at the Discovery Center, so he wouldn’t have to worry about hunters anyway.)
Between the music, the food, and the costumes, this is one festival that you won’t want to miss!
Rougarou Fest/Facebook Check out the lineup to see what time your favorite band goes on.
For more information, visit the Rougarou Fest website, and don’t forget to give them a follow on Facebook so you don’t miss out on any announcements. While you’re in Houma, don’t forget to stop by A-Bear’s, home to some of the most delicious homemade desserts in Louisiana.
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It takes place in downtown Houma, near the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center and the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center.
The costumes you’ll see are very impressive.
Krewe Ga Rou rolls at 7 P.M. on Saturday, October 22, 2022. The route begins at the Civic Center and then makes a one-mile loop before coming back to the center. Each year families, friends, businesses, and organizations come together with decorated floats, cars, and even giant puppets to celebrate this spooky fest.
Rougarou Fest/Google
There will be face painting, animal exhibits, games, storytelling, and so much more.
The menu looks delicious! Fried oysters, alligator tacos, beignets… yum!
Nutria are an invasive species that cause more harm than good to our wetlands, and there’s a bounty on their tails to help control the population. Every year, one very special nutria by the name of Beignet, is pardoned by the Terrebonne Parish President, keeping him safe from hunters. (Don’t worry, he lives at the Discovery Center, so he wouldn’t have to worry about hunters anyway.)
Check out the lineup to see what time your favorite band goes on.
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Address: Rougarou Fest, 7910 W Park Ave, Houma, LA 70364, USA
