Louisiana Catfish Festival, Des Allemands, LA, July 9-11, 2010:  Enjoy music, food, fun, laughter and of course, great catfish.  The pay-one-price includes rides, games, 1-mile and 5K road races and a catfish-eating contest. There’s also a country store, crafts booths and a plant booth. You might also try a dance, as live music is provided throughout the festival by some of south Louisiana’s favorite musicians.

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