palmetto island

To help keep the park alive, the Friends of Palmetto Island have events throughout the year to raise funds.

The 7th Annual Stir the Pot: Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off and Festival will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Palmetto Island State Park. The day begins at 11am and includes a seafood and wild game cook-off, music by The Beau Young Band and DJ Mike Darby, raffles, silent and live auctions, nature-related events and a fun-filled day at the state park...

Great food, a live auction, natural/recycled arts & crafts, music from Dustin Sonnier and Jamie Bergeron & the Kickin' Cajuns!

Great food, a live auction, natural/recycled arts & crafts, music from Dustin Sonnier and Jamie Bergeron & the Kickin' Cajuns!

Palmetto Island State Park is a treasure right in our own back yard, offering programs year-round, including Guided Canoe Tours. On Sunday, September 7, you and your family can learn more about our wildlife and environment on a fun canoe ride through the ponds at PISP, led by a park ranger...

Let Friends of Palmetto Island cook Sunday lunch for you and your family on Sunday, September 7! All proceeds benefit Friends of Palmetto Island, a group that supports the park.