Atchafalaya Basin Festival
Henry Guidry Memorial Park 108 Park Drive, Henderson, Louisiana
Settled right on the great water basin itself, Henderson's Henry Guidry Memorial Park makes an ideal site for the annual celebration of this beloved and unique landscape. Expect a day of dancing, eating, fun jumps, rockwall climbing, and more. In addition to a line-up of local musicians—including The Jo-Genes, Hunter Courville & Cajun Fever, Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band, Geno Delafose & French Rockin Boogie, Louisiana Red, and Jamie Bergeron & the Kickin Cajuns—festival-goers can expect car and truck shows, live and silent auctions, raffles, and cooking contests. All funds raised will go towards Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church and Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel. 7 am–10:30 pm at 103 Park Drive. Free. basinfestival.com.