March 14, 2025

Spring Festivals Are in Full Bloom

 

Ah, let me tell y’all about springtime in Houma, sha, when the entire region wakes up from a winter slumber, eager to embrace the warmth and joie de vivre that the Spring season brings. It’s like the good Lord himself dresses the bayou in its Sunday best, with flowers bloomin’, and hummin’ with the sounds of nature’s melody. Discover a variety of festivals that have a little something to offer everyone and perfectly captures the spirit of Louisiana’s Bayou Country with local traditions, flavors of Cajun cuisine and rhythms of local musical talents. So, pull up a lawn chair, grab a cold one and experience the magic of spring in Houma, where every festival is a love letter to our Cajun culture and way of life.

 

Bayou Terrebonne Boucherie

Saturday, March 22 | 12 p.m. | 8043 W. Main Street, Houma

Join us for a day of flavor and fun at the 5th Annual Bayou Terrebonne Boucherie! Sample pork cooked every which way with a drink, listen to incredible live music, dance or be a part of the Boucherie games! It’s food, fun and fais do-do!

 

Twin Fest Louisiana

Saturday, March 29 | 10 a.m. | Downtown Houma

Mark your calendars for Twin Fest Louisiana – a first-in-state festival honoring twins, multiples and those who love them! This FREE family-friendly festival promises to deliver double, triple and quadruple the fun! With live music, delicious food, crafts, contests, games and activities for the whole family!

 

Bayou Blue Fireman’s Fair

April 11-13, 2025| 1870 Bayou Blue Road, Houma

The Bayou Blue Fireman’s Fair in Houma supports the Bayou Blue Volunteer Fire Department. Featuring live music, delicious Cajun food, exciting rides, and family-friendly fun, the fair brings locals and visitors together to celebrate and give back to the first responders who serve the area.

 

Pirates and Boots Festival

Saturday, April 26 | 11 a.m. | Downtown Houma Marina

Set sail for adventure at the 2025 Pirates & Boots Festival! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Houma Downtown Marina!  11am to 6 pm. Prepare for a day filled with live music, delicious food, arts & crafts, and pirate fun for the whole crew!

 

Ladybug Ball Festival

Saturday, May 3 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Wetlands Discovery Center, 86 Valhi Boulevard, Houma

The Ladybug Ball is a family-friendly event with a focus on environmental education for kids! Enjoy kid’s activities, music, food, petting zoo, arts & crafts booths, and so much more! Don’t miss the costume contest at 11AM and 100,001 ladybug release at 1PM!

 

May the 4th Be With You

Saturday, May 3 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Downtown Houma

May the 4th returns to Downtown Houma for the 5th Annual Celebration of all things Star Wars! Louisiana’s largest Star Wars festival returns with Food, Live Music, Costumes and so much more! Join us as we celebrate Star Wars and continue to raise money for our local high schools.

 

Louisiana Blackberry Festival

Saturday, May 17 | 11 a.m. | 142 Library Drive, Houma

The 2025 Blackberry Festival is Saturday May 17, 2025, 11am-2 pm is a bayou event you don’t want to miss!Bring the family and enjoy music, kids’ activities, and most importantly Blackberry themed food and drinks!

 


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