BAYOU
TECHE BLACK BEAR AND BIRDING FESTIVAL
April 16 - 18, 2010The mission of the
Black Bear and Birding Festival is to educate the citizens of St.
Mary Parish and the surrounding area about the
Louisiana Black Bear, a species listed by the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service as "threatened" under
the guidelines of the Endangered Species Act.
The goal is to promote ecotourism, educate the
public about the Black Bear species, and to
protect their natural habitat. The birding
component was added more recently as migratory
birds travel the local route near Franklin, LA. The
festival features live music, food vendors,
attractions, culturally relevant venues, and
best of all, good company. Educational exhibits and children's
activities relating to bears and the many other
natural resources found in south Louisiana is
also a focal point of the festival.
http://www.bayoutechebearfest.org |
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FRANKLIN
HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL
(held annually in October)The Harvest
Moon Festival began more than ten years ago to
encourage downtown shopping and support for
local merchants. It was scheduled
during the month of October to celebrate the
beginning of the harvest season which leads up to
the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays. It
recognizes the spirit of a cane farming culture
which has reaped the rewards of productive
farmland and abundant natural resources. The
festival
features live music, children's activities, a
classic car show, vendors, and special
retail promotions. It is sponsored by the
Franklin Merchants Association. |