I've had the pleasure of witnessing performances by Big Chief Bo Dollis & The Wild Magnolias at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival as well as the House of Blues in New Orleans when they joined Bruce Hornsby. The Wild Magnolias lost the big Chief. Nola.com reports Theodore Emile "Bo" Dollis passed away Tuesday at age 71
The annual International Rice Festival is October 16th-19th in Crowley. United Blood Services will hold a blood drive on Monday the 13th at the Rice Festival Building.
Along with the Garlic Festival, Whoopie Pie Festival, Truffle Festival and others, Abbeville's Giant Omelette Celebration made the "11 Quirky Hidden Gem Food Festivals Worthy of a Drive" list.
The Kaplan Police Association will hold their annual Louisiana Cajun Food Fest on October 4th in downtown Kaplan, with entertainment by country music star John Conlee!
Concerts, outdoor fun, inspirational presentations, and an elegant benefit are some of the highlights of activities happening in and around Lafayette this weekend!