Drag racing is as much a part of Louisiana as crawfish and LSU football. There’s just something about hanging out at the drag strip that gets your blood pumping. As you probably know, though, some of the most iconic drag racing tracks have closed over the years. The tracks may have closed, but the fans… Continue reading Head Out To The South Louisiana Dragway Reunion Cacklefest and Car Show
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Make A Difference With Hope Extreme
Change is coming to East Houma, thanks in large part to Hope Extreme. This organization has a very important mission to change the lives of the youth in Houma. The nonprofit strives to meet the educational, emotional, and physical needs of at-risk children, and it needs your help. Attend the second annual Hope Fest at… Continue reading Make A Difference With Hope Extreme
Burn Some Calories Before Thanksgiving At The One Small Step 5K Race
What are your plans this Thanksgiving? Stay in your PJs, eat turkey, and watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade? That’s a fun plan, but what if you could make it even better? Instead of just chilling at home all day, take part in the One SMALL Step Turkey Trot at Mulberry Park in Houma. It’ll… Continue reading Burn Some Calories Before Thanksgiving At The One Small Step 5K Race
Make Plans To Attend The Bayou Beer Fest
If you live in Houma, you know that the best beer doesn’t necessarily come from a store. You’ve had some amazing brews in your buddy’s garage, and you know there are more delicious home brews out there. The only problem is, how do you find them? You can’t exactly go from garage to garage with… Continue reading Make Plans To Attend The Bayou Beer Fest
Enjoy Good Food, Cars, And More At The Cajun Fly-In
It’s a plane! It’s a helicopter! It’s the annual Cajun Fly-In and Car Show! This year’s event will be at the Houma-Terrebonne Airport on Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and it’s going to be full of heart-pounding fun. Stop by to watch all kinds of aircraft fly into the airport on the… Continue reading Enjoy Good Food, Cars, And More At The Cajun Fly-In
Celebrate Cajun Folklore At The Rougarou Fest
Have you ever seen a Rougarou around Houma? This werewolf-like creature has the head of a dog or a wolf and the body of a human being. If you’ve ever seen one, you’d remember it. If you’ve yet to see one in person (or even if you have), you need to go to Rougarou Fest… Continue reading Celebrate Cajun Folklore At The Rougarou Fest
Enjoy Food, Music, And More At The Voice Of The Wetlands Festival
Tab Benoit is as much a part of Houma as gumbo and the Rougarou. He loves his home city and state, so it’s no wonder he felt a sense of alarm when he flew over it more than ten years ago and noticed the wetlands were disappearing. He decided to do something, so he grabbed… Continue reading Enjoy Food, Music, And More At The Voice Of The Wetlands Festival
Try These Local Cajun Restaurants
College football. Fishing. Hanging out on the bayou. These are all Cajun traditions, but maybe none are as great as Cajun food. You know that Louisianans love their Cajun cooking, and most have their own favorite recipes they use. Sometimes, though, you don’t feel like cooking. You want to go to a Cajun restaurant and… Continue reading Try These Local Cajun Restaurants
Visit These Local Houma Landmarks
The Houma area is full of exciting sights and landmarks that you should check out the next time you’re out and about. Consider taking a tour of the city, so you can see it all. You’ll be impressed by all the cool sights the city has to offer. St. Francis de Sales Cathedral The St.… Continue reading Visit These Local Houma Landmarks
Boat Tours And Water Sports In Houma
You love spending time on the water, and you live in an ideal location for that. Houma is home to countless boat tours and excursions, so you can spend as much time out on the water as you want. From touring the swamp to going fishing, there’s always something going on in Houma. Annie Miller’s… Continue reading Boat Tours And Water Sports In Houma