Festival sponsorship drives, poster contest are on

The Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival board is moving ahead with plans for the 86th festival this fall, and the festival poster contest and the membership and sponsorship drives are underway.
The festival, which was canceled last year because of COVID-19, will be held as scheduled on Labor Day Weekend, beginning on Thursday, Sept. 2, and continuing through Monday, Sept. 6.
With the opening of the membership and sponsorship drives, the festival hopes to recognize that one of the main reasons of the festival’s success is the support of our members and sponsors who give year after year.
Information regarding opportunities for your support is available at www.shrimpandpetroleum.org/membership and www.shrimpandpetroleum.org/sponsorship.
You can also contact the festival office for more information or with any questions.
The Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival also announced its renewed poster contest.
The contest is open to artists throughout the state and the winning design will be used for the official 2021 poster.
A $500 cash award will be presented to the winning artist. Contest guidelines are available by calling 985-385-0703 or email info@shrimpandpetroleum.org.
The deadline for submission of design is June 28.
For several years the festival has been chosen as a “Top 20 Event” by the Southeast Tourism Society. A “Top 100 Event” in North America by the American Bus Association and as “The Most Outstanding Festival” in Division III (attendance of over 50,000) by the Louisiana Association of Fairs & Festivals.
This event features the historic Blessing of the Fleet, the Music Stage, the Cajun Culinary Classic and the spectacular Fireworks on the River.
The festival hosts many other family-oriented events during Labor Day Weekend and no admission is charged.
For more information contact Hailee Thomas, Executive Director at 985-385-0703 or www.shrimpandpetroleum.org/poster-contest.