October 2023

Hometown Happenings: November
November is certainly poised to be a month for exciting things to do across the state! From fairs to fests to
omelets to Papa Noel making his first seasonal appearances, there’s bound to be something that piques
your interest and lets you enjoy some of the best of the best in what Louisiana has on offer. Make sure to visit
www.explorelouisiana.com for any October events you may have missed.
Greater Baton Rouge State Fair
October 26-November 5, Gonzales
gbrsf.com
The State Fair of Louisiana
October 26-November 12, Shreveport
statefairoflouisiana.com
Harvest Festival on False River
November 3-5, New Roads
https://www.explorelouisiana.com/events/cultural-event
harvest-festival-false-river
Sabine Freestate Festival
November 3-5, Florien
toledobendlakecountry.com/sabine-freestate-festival
Southdown Plantation’s Fall Marketplace Artisan Craft Show
November 4, Houma
https://www.explorelouisiana.com/events/festivals/
southdown-plantations-fall-marketplace-artisan-craft-show
Giant Omelette Celebration
November 4-5, Abbeville
https://www.giantomelette.org/
In April of 1985, three members of the Abbeville Chamber of
Commerce attended the Easter Omelette Festival in Bessieres,
France, and were later knighted as the first of Abbeville’s
Chevaliers. They returned home with the determination to
bring Abbeville closer to its French heritage by hosting an
omelette festival and joining the sisterhood of cities that
celebrate the omelette - Bessieres, France; Frejus, France;
Dumbea, New Caledonia; Granby, Quebec in Canada;
Malmedy, Belgium; and Pigue, Argentina. Each year, foreign
representatives from each of these cities are invited to
Abbeville to be knighted as chevaliers (chefs) into Abbeville’s
Confrerie (fraternity). On Concord Street, which stretches from
the majestic moss-covered live oak trees in historic Magdalen
Square to the live oaks in front of the Vermilion Parish
Courthouse, they help to prepare the 5000 egg Giant Cajun
Omelette. They also come to experience the area’s joie de vivre,
share its rich culture, meet and mingle with its people, and
to make memories and friendships which last a lifetime. The
omelette is then given away freely to all in attendance.
Battle of the Bows Cajun Accordion Competition
November 4, Jennings
https://jeffdavis.org/events/battle-of-the-bows-cajunaccordion-competition/
Camp Parapet Day Open House
November 4, Jefferson
https://jeffersonhistoricalsociety.com/Activities/parapet.htm
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