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• March 5th, 2010
  • Choctaw Firemen’s Fair
    3/5, 6 &7 2854 Choctaw Road (off of LA Hwy 20) Good food, Live music, Carnival rides all weekend. Firemen's Parade Sun. Info: Craig Rink @ 985-438-0401
• March 7th, 2010
  • Horse Show
    Terrebonne Livestock Association Horse Show 9 AM - 9 PM Houma Air Base Arena, 221 Moffet Road. Time: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Admission is free to spectators. Concessions are sold. For more information, contact Ray Allemand (985) 991-1005.
  • Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
    The 70 musician Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at Southdown Plantation House &Museum. Children will be able to see and hear instruments up close in a demonstration by the musicians from 1:45-2:15PM Free admission the audience is encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets. Refreshments available, as well as cash bar of wine. Info: Katie LeCompte (985) 851-0154. 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
• March 11th, 2010
  • Arts Alive
    Thursday, 5PM - 7PM 507 W. Third St., Thibodaux Art Show, Music, Reception, Special Contest, Exhibits &Entertainment. Info: Angela Hammerli@ 985-448-4273
• March 12th, 2010
  • Louisiana Swamp Stomp Festival
    3/12 - 3/14 NSU Campus, off of LA Hwy. 1, Thibodaux South Louisiana Music, Art &Food Info: www.nicholls.edu/louisianaswamp_stompfestival or call: Anke Tonn @ 985-448-4633
  • 4th Annual Ladies Night Out:
    4th Annual Ladies Night Out: A Breast Cancer Fund-raising Gala 6:30 - 11:30 PM Houma Civic Center $35 per person. Proceeds go towards a woman's boutique for cancer survivors. Info: Call TGMC (985) 873-4616.
• March 13th, 2010
  • Rodeo
    Terrebonne Livestock Association Rodeo 7 - 11 PM Houma Airbase Arena, 221 Moffet Road. Many events from bull riding to team roping. Info: Bradley Allemand (985) 860-2513 or Veronica Songe (985) 665-1005.
• March 14th, 2010
  • New Orleans Uptown Brass Quintet Brass Quintet
    The Music at St. John's presents: “New Orleans Uptown Brass Quintet Brass Quintet" Sunday, 3PM St. John's Episcopal Church 718 Jackson Street, Thibodaux $10 Adults &$5 Students Call: 985-447-2910 for more information
  • 47th Annual Spring Art Show
    47th Annual Spring Art Show Sponsored by Fine Arts Guild, Inc. and held at the Downtown Art Gallery 630, 630 Belanger Street. Opening Reception, March 14 from 2 - 4PM; Public opening Monday- Saturday, March 15 - 30 from 10AM - 4PM. This is an annual competition open to regional artists. Money prizes &ribbons awarded. Info: Aleta Leckelt (985) 876-7831
• March 18th, 2010
  • Lafourche Heritage Day
    Lafourche Heritage Day @ NSU Sponsored by the Lafourche Heritage Society Monday, 12 - 4:40 PM Lafourche Country III Symposium Monday, 7:30 PM - Presentation of Awards &Slide Show of Homes Info: Marge Barker @ 985-532-3447
• March 19th, 2010
  • Pow-Wow
    Calling of the Tribes Pow-Wow Terrebonne Livestock Arena at the Houma Air Base, 5 - 10PM Friday, 9AM-10PM Saturday, 9AM-10PM Sunday. Native American Dance, Drumming, Arts &Crafts and Food. No Alcohol allowed. Info: Thomas Dardar (985) 879-2373 or (985) 856-3953.
• March 20th, 2010
  • CASA for Kids Springfest
    9 AM - 3 PM Festival for children. The event is located in the Courthouse Square in Downtown Houma, 7856 Main Street. Features 20 to 25 activity booths and each booth represents a different country with activities that teach children about that country. There is live entertainment throughout the day as well as many food items. Admission is free. All activities and food costs between $1-$5. All proceeds for this event go to CASA of Terrebonne, Inc., a non-profit organization that trains community volunteers to advocate for the abuse and neglected children in foster homes. For more information, contact Stacey Martin (985) 876-0250.
  • 19th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
    More than 170 booths of juried artists and crafters from throughout the United States. Saturday 20 - 9AM - 6PM • Sunday 9AM - 5PM $5.00 ..... 13 years &over • $2.00 ..... 6 to 12 years As always we structure the festival with activities for the entire family to enjoy. Pony rides, a petting zoo, EuroBungy jumping, face painting, jewelry making, sand art and much more to keep them busy
• March 24th, 2010
  • Poetry Readings with Bill Zavastsky
    NSU Jubilee presents: “Poetry Readings with Bill Zavastsky” Wednesday, 6:30 PM Ellender Memorial Library, Rm 322, 3rd Floor Info: Jean-Marks Sens @ 985-448-4662
• March 26th, 2010
  • Downtown Live After 5
    5:30 PM - 10 PM Sponsored by Downtown Business Association and Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government and held at the Court House steps in Downtown Houma. The concert is free to the public. There will be food and beverage vendors. Contact Anne Picou (985) 873-6408.
• March 27th, 2010
  • Southdown Marketplace Arts & Crafts Festival
    Gates open 8 AM – 4 PM. 300 vendor booths of arts, crafts, antiques, and more; Cajun cuisine food court; museum tours. Family-friendly, alcohol-free. $4 admission; children under 12 free.
  • Sweet Remembrances - A Historic Cemetery Tour
    Registration begins at 10AM at Shadowlawn Plantation with coffee &sweets provided. Three historic churches will be open for tours followed by a driving tour of the cemetery with local families represented. $10 per booklet. City: Franklin • Location: Franklin Historic District 10AM to 2PM Contact: Carrie Stansbury 800-256-2931 http://franklincemeterytour.blogspot.com/2009/09/sweet-remembereces-historic-cemetery.html