Events & Festivals in Houma

Local nature groups lead these guided tours to find migratory birds wintering in Louisiana wetlands. Tours run by boat into marshes or on foot at wildlife management areas near Houma. Educational and quiet. Built for birders and photographers.

Local churches and civil rights groups organize this community march and program honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expect speeches, choir performances, and reflections on service. Houma residents from every walk of life gather here. The mood is solemn. It is also hopeful.

This 5K or 10K road race kicks off the Mardi Gras season early. Runners and walkers wear purple, green, and gold, or full costumes. The route cuts through Houma. Afterward, music and refreshments await. All fitness levels fit in here.

Floats roll through Houma streets in full color. Marching bands blast. Krewe members in costume hurl beads and trinkets to spectators packed along the route. Families arrive early with chairs. The vibe stays lively without the New Orleans crush. This is Mardi Gras, stripped down and approachable.

The Terrebonne Parish Business Expo fills a hall with local companies, services, and industries. Professionals network here. The public browses vendor booths, watches product demos, and catches live cooking or craft displays. Entrepreneurs, job hunters, and commerce-curious locals all find value.

Tab Benoit founded this festival to fight coastal land loss. National and local acts play blues, zydeco, and Cajun across multiple stages. Educational exhibits line the grounds. Local food vendors feed the crowd. The mission stays front and center. Music lovers and environmental advocates both belong here.

Livestock competitions anchor this fair. 4-H and FFA exhibits fill the barns. A carnival midway spins with rides and games. Student art hangs from local schools. The feel stays relaxed and family-focused. Rural Louisiana life, on display.

Catholic churches and community groups in Houma run weekly fish fries through Lent. Fried catfish dominates the menu, with french fries, coleslaw, and desserts alongside. Dine in or take out. These meals are cheap. They are also social. Locals have kept this tradition for generations.

Downtown Houma stays open late. Galleries, shops, and cafes host visual artists, craftspeople, and occasional musicians. Visitors walk venue to venue, view the work, and meet makers. The pace stays social and unhurried. Couples and small groups thrive here.

Dozens of local restaurants and caterers gather under one roof. Gumbo, etouffee, and seafood dishes line the tables. Live music plays. A friendly competition crowns the best dish. Food enthusiasts get efficiency. Houma flavor, compressed into one stop.

Civilian and military pilots perform aerobatics at the regional airport. Vintage aircraft sit on static display. Parachute teams sometimes drop in. Food and drink vendors operate on the tarmac. The spectacle draws aviation fans and families alike.

The Cajun boucherie lives again. This communal hog butchering demonstrates old skills: sausage making, cracklin' prep, traditional cooking. Samples often circulate. The event educates. History buffs and food archaeologists take note.

Traditional Cajun music dominates here. Bands play waltzes and two-steps. Dancing breaks out spontaneously. Food booths serve crawfish, boiled seafood, and local staples. Covered pavilions shelter some. Others bring lawn chairs. Authentic Cajun social life, unfiltered.

Catfish rules this festival. Fried plates and creative preparations both appear. Live music plays. An arts and crafts market operates. Family activities keep kids busy. The crowd comes parish-wide. The vibe stays local and loose.

Houma's main Fourth of July celebration rolls out live music before a big fireworks show launched over the bayou. Families stake out spots on blankets in waterfront parks. Concession stands move hot dogs, snowballs, and drinks. Classic Americana. Small-town pride at full volume.

This community day packs in games, inflatable slides, water activities to beat the heat, and live kids' entertainment. Local groups run booths with simple games and prizes. Built for families with younger children who need active, cool fun.

Though based in Lacombe, this festival pulls Houma residents in droves. It honors the corn harvest with every corn dish imaginable, from grilled corn to corn maque choux to desserts. Crafts, music, and a corn-eating contest round out the day. Pure harvest tradition.

Local healthcare providers and community groups run this fair. Free basic health screenings, vaccinations, and backpacks stuffed with school supplies go to qualifying children. Practical help for families gearing up for the school year.

This is the big one. The parish fair brings a full carnival midway with rides, agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, and nightly concerts with regional acts. Houma's largest community celebration stretches across several days with appeal for every age.

Local German heritage groups host this bash. Bratwurst, pretzels, German beer, and oompah or polka music fill the agenda. Decorations build a proper biergarten vibe. Themed fun for adults and families.

A Halloween festival built around the Rougarou, the werewolf creature from Cajun folklore. Costume contest, parade, live music, arts and crafts, and educational booths on coastal wetlands fill the schedule. Family-friendly with a spooky, creative spin on local legend.

This large indoor market gathers handmade gifts, decorations, jewelry, and art from local and regional makers. The go-to spot for distinctive holiday presents. Busy but organized, with small businesses and one-of-a-kind finds front and center.

Decorated boats cruise Bayou Terrebonne draped in Christmas lights and holiday displays. Spectators crowd the banks and bridges. Light reflections on the water create a scene you will only find in Houma's bayou country. Easy viewing for all ages.

Thousands of candles in paper bags illuminate the historic Southdown Plantation home and grounds. Carolers perform. The house wears period-appropriate holiday decor. Quiet glow. Historical weight. A gentler alternative to flashy commercial displays.

Downtown Houma hosts this family-focused New Year's bash. Early evening brings music, kids' games, and a countdown at a child-friendly hour, often 8 PM, with a balloon drop or light show. Families celebrate together without wrecking bedtime.