Swamp Stomp Festival
The Louisiana Swamp Stomp Festival, named among the "Top 20 Events in the Southeast" spotlights local and regional musicians; features a variety of south Louisiana foods; offers several presentations on the history, culture, and economic development of the region; and showcases artisans demonstrating their crafts and selling handmade items. The festival also features the annual Bayou Education Program, or Tresors du Bayou, a popular attraction for thousands of primary and secondary school students from South Louisiana. $10 per day/$25 for weekend pass. There is no charge to enter the carnival side of the festival. Children 12-and-under, as well as Nicholls students, get in for free. (985) 448-4965. nicholls.edu/swamp-stomp.