Events

🎣 2025 Louisiana Tuna & Wahoo Classic – Venice, LA 🏆

Get ready for the 2025 Louisiana Tuna & Wahoo Classic, one of the premier fishing tournaments in the Gulf! Taking place in the heart of Venice, LA, this high-stakes event brings together top anglers competing for big money prizes and the thrill of landing record-breaking tuna and wahoo.

🔹 Tournament Details:
📍 Location: Venice, LA
📅 Dates: February – March 2025 (Teams choose their 3 best fishing days)
⚖️ Weigh Stations: Multiple locations for easy access
💰 Prizes: Big cash payouts for the top catches

🔥 Kickoff Event – Cajun Night Out!
🎶 Live Music & Crawfish Boil at Maple Leaf Bar, presented by Yamaha Outboards
📅 Date: Early February (Stay tuned for details!)

At the end of March, the top tuna and wahoo anglers will celebrate with big checks and a champagne shower! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable fishing event in Venice, the "Tuna Capital of the Gulf."

For registration and details, visit: https://classicfishingevents.com/louisiana-tuna-wahoo-classic-home/

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🚙 Bayou Jeep Bash 2025 🦆

📍 Plaquemines Parish Festival Grounds
📅 March 29-30, 2025
📍 333 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LA (Just 15 minutes from New Orleans!)

Join us for a 2-day Jeep festival packed with excitement!

🎶 Live Music Concerts Both Days
🚙 Show & Shine Show (Sunday, March 30th)
🔊 Lights & Sound Competition (Saturday, March 29th)
🛍️ Jeep Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Food Trucks
🛻 Twisted Up 4×4 RTI Ramp on Site
🦆 See the WORLD'S LARGEST INFLATABLE DUCK!

Come for the Jeeps, music, and competition—stay for the fun!

📢 Sponsored by Bayou Jeep Bash & Partners

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Croatian Seafood & Culture Festival

Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5, 2025April 5, 2025, 11 AM - 10 PM
Location: 220 Croatian Way, Belle Chasse

Highlights:

• Seafood Delights: Enjoy fresh local seafood including raw and charbroiled oysters, fried shrimp, and fried oysters.
• Croatian Cuisine: Savor Croatian specialties such as grilled calamari, grilled sardines, spit-roasted lamb, čevapčići, prosciutto, cheeses, and a variety of Croatian desserts.
• Drinks: Refresh with Croatian beers, wines, and the local favorite – Tako Toddies.
• Cultural Attractions: Experience Croatian kolo dance performances, cultural videos, historical displays, needlework exhibits, Croatian cooking demonstrations, and travel information about Croatia.
• Kids Area: Interactive displays and activities for children.
• Featured Entertainment: To be announced.

Come join us for a day of delicious food, vibrant culture, and fun for the whole family!

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🎉 PLAQUEMINES SOCIAL AID & PLEASURE CLUB PRESENTS 🎉

🔥 10TH ANNUAL ONE SACK CHALLENGE CRAWFISH COOKOFF 🔥

📍 333 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.
📅 April 12, 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

🎶 Featuring Live Music By:
🎵 Keith Frank
🎵 Junior LaCrosse
🎵 DJ Jubilee
🎧 Additional entertainment by DJ Neph

🦞 Enjoy some of the best crawfish in town as teams compete for the One Sack Challenge title!

🎟 Get your tickets now at Eventbrite.com or at Russo’s Crawfish!

📢 Don’t miss out on great food, live music, and a day full of fun! #OneSackChallenge #CrawfishCookoff #PlaqueminesParty

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Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival

Dates & Times:

• Friday: 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM (Admission Free)
• Saturday: 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
• Sunday: 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Location: 333 F Edward Hebert Blvd, Belle Chasse, LA 70037

Highlights:

• Delicious Cuisine: Featuring a variety of fresh seafood, including the Croatian American Society’s renowned chargrilled oysters.
• Live Music: Enjoy a diverse lineup of performances (details to be announced).
• Carnival Rides: Fun for all ages with exciting rides.
• Local Crafts: Explore unique crafts from local artisans.
• Oyster Drop Raffle: Try your luck and win some great prizes.
• 5K Race: Join the race on Friday at 6:00 PM.
• Kids’ Tent: Special activities and entertainment for children on Saturday and Sunday.

Admission:

• Friday: Free
• Saturday & Sunday: $5 for adults; Free for children 12 and under

Parking: Free

Additional Information:

• Music Line-up: To Be Announced
• Website: https://plaqueminesparishfestival.com

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Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic

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When: April 29 – May 3, 2025
Where: New Orleans Big Game Club

🎣 Get ready for one of the Gulf Coast’s premier fishing tournaments! Join us for a week of action-packed fun on the water and exciting events onshore.

Schedule of Events:

Wednesday, April 29

• Registration: 5 PM – 10 PM
• Captains Meeting: 5:30 PM
• Kickoff Party: 6 PM – 9 PM

Thursday, April 30

• Coffee & Breakfast at the Dock: 7 AM
• Boats Depart: 10 AM

Friday, May 2

• Scales Open: Until 6 PM

Saturday, May 3

• Scales Open: Until 6 PM
• Boats Must Be Checked In By: 6 PM
• Awards Ceremony: 9 PM at the New Orleans Big Game Club

Don’t miss this incredible event showcasing the Gulf Coast’s finest fishing and camaraderie. 🎉

www.LGCBC.com

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