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“The Rev. William McCallion founded the Louisiana Catfish Festival in 1975 to raise money for St. Gertrude the Great Catholic Church and to stimulate the economy. It has grown into one of the area’s most popular attractions. In 1975, Governor Edwin Edwards signed a proclamation declaring Des Allemands the Catfish Capital of the World, and in 1980 the Legislature passed a resolution naming it the Catfish Capital of the Universe.” – louisianacatfishfestival.com
- Friday, June 23 – Sunday, June 25, 2017
- St. Gertrude the Great Catholic Church
- 17324 La. 631
- Des Allemands, LA 70030
- Hours
- Friday, June 23, 2017
- 5pm – 11pm
- Saturday, June 24, 2017
- 10am – 11pm
- Sunday, June 25, 2017
- 10:30am – 8pm
- Friday, June 23, 2017
- Food
- Food options include: Catfish platters (catfish and white beans), catfish boulettes, seafood gumbo with potato salad, jambalaya, shrimp po-boys, catfish po-boys, hotdogs, hamburgers, french fries, nachos & cheese, chili fritos, snoballs, and homemade cakes.
- Music
- Friday, June 23, 2017
- Aaron Foret: 7pm – 9pm
- The Molly Ringwalds: 9pm – 11pm
- Saturday, June 24, 2017
- The Rocking Oldies: 12pm – 3pm
- Ross Grisham: 3pm – 6pm
- Pepper Jelly: 6pm – 9pm
- Chee Weez: 9pm – 11pm
- Sunday, June 25, 2017
- Shot Time: 12pm – 2pm
- Reaux Sham Bo: 2pm – 5pm
- Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition: 5pm – 8pm
- Friday, June 23, 2017
- Rides
- Rides provided by Mitchell Bros. & Sons
- Weekend Bracelet: $55
- Friday POP Bracelet: $25
- Saturday POP Bracelet: $25
- Sunday POP Bracelet: $25
- Rides provided by Mitchell Bros. & Sons
Click here for more information about the Louisiana Catfish Festival.
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- Locations
- Des Allemands
- 3682 Hwy 90 East
Des Allemands, La 70030 - 985-758-1602
- Hours:
- Bar Opens at 9 AM Everyday
- Sunday – Thursday: 11am – 9pm
- Friday & Saturday: 11am – 10pm
- Menu
- 3682 Hwy 90 East
- Thibodaux
- 601 West 4th Street
Thibodaux, La 70301 - 985-448-0487
- Hours:
- Sunday – Thursday: 11am – 9pm
- Friday & Saturday: 11am – 10pm
- Breakfast Hours:
- Monday – Friday: 5am – 10pm
- Saturday: 7am – 10pm
- Sunday Brunch: 7am – 2pm
- Menu
- 601 West 4th Street
- Cut Off
- 16816 Hwy 3235
Cut Off, La 70345 - 985-325-4450
- Hours
- Sunday – Thursday: 7am – 9pm
- Friday – Saturday: 7am – 10pm
- Menu
- 16816 Hwy 3235
- Des Allemands
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