Parks Cracklin Cookoff

Chewy, crunchy, or with a thick seam of meat—no matter how you like your cracklin, there will be a version for you at this cookout and festival. Expect a poker run, raffles, fun jumps, arts & crafts, and other fun along with live music, featuring Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band, Nik-L Beer Band, The Eighties Experience, Darel Gros & High Rollin  Band, and more. Everything takes place at Poché Memorial Park in Parks. 6 pm–11 pm Friday; 10 am–11 pm Saturday. $5. parkscracklincookoff.com.