If There's One Fall Festival You Attend In Louisiana, Make It The Rougarou Fest
By Jackie Ann|Published August 29, 2022
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Louisiana native and LSU Alum (Geaux Tigers!), Jackie has lived in Louisiana for over three decades and currently lives in New Orleans. She's been writing for OnlyInYourState since 2016 and can often be found with a coffee at her side, dreaming of her next adventure.
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.
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.
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There will be an arts and crafts section full of goodies.
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!
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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