Louisiana dedicates October to the Basin

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, with the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, proclaims October as Atchafalaya Month.
“The Atchafalaya National Heritage Area is full of both beauty and mystery," Nungesser said.

"In October, during Atchafalaya Month, we take time to celebrate both with events throughout the 14-parish area. In Louisiana, we celebrate our culture like nowhere else in the country. And, you can get firsthand experience of some of that culture in the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area."

Grab a kayak and paddle Bayou Teche with the Shake Your Trail Feather Festival on Saturday, Oct. 22, in Breaux Bridge.

You can even get in the mood for spooky season at Rougarou Fest in Houma on Oct. 21-23, and while you’re there be sure to stop by the official Atchafalaya stage to hear local music and learn about traditions from around the Basin.

“As the seasons begin to change and the temperatures fall, local culture is showcased far and wide at the region’s many festivals nestled in a natural environment unlike any other,” said Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Executive Director Justin Lemoine. “October is the perfect month to explore America’s largest river swamp by car, bike, boat, or kayak.”

October is also Archaeology Month, Louisiana Seafood Month, and Folklife Month, so be on the lookout for special surprises you can only find in October.

ning in the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, check out www.atchafalaya.org.