Bayou Teche Black Bear Festival

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Photo courtesy of USDA via Flickr.

The annual Bayou Teche Black Bear Festival will be held on the banks of said bayou and in thoroughly historic downtown Franklin. With its focus on educating the public about the life and long-term prospects of the Louisiana Black Bear, this celebration will include birding and field trips, boat outings on the bayou, a cast iron cookoff, an art sale, arts & crafts, food, music, and children's activities. 8 am–5 pm. bayoutechebearfest.org.