April 1-4, 2010
Magnolia Classic Arabian Horse Show
Arabian horses from as many as six states come and compete in events, such as, Mounted Native Costume, English Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure, Country Pleasure, Open, Amateur and youth classes are offered.
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Kyle Rogers
(225) 621-1700
krogers@lamardixonexpocenter.com
April 3, 2010
Party Barge Cruise
Come spend the day and cruise with other Party Barge Enthusiast. Bring your own boat or grab a spot on one of ours.
Fred's on the River / Prairieville
Contact: Bobbie Perry (225) 698-6956 or (877) 263-9750 or
Rob Arlington (225) 335-6079
April 16-18, 2010
Louisiana Indian Heritage Association
44th Annual Spring Powwow
A Native American Powwow is a celebration of Native traditions featuring drum music, singing, dancing, crafts, story-telling, lute music and Native American food specialties. Open to the public. Come join us and gain insight into Native American traditions!
Friday 5:00pm-11:00pm; Saturday 11:00am-11:00pm; Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm
Children's Day - Friday, April 16- 10am-2pm
Field Trips Welcome - Teachers contact Katherine Hoover at
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Deb Milam
(504) 837-6085
April 17, 2010
Art Gumbo Market
A Friendly Open Air Community Market featuring paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, novels, gourd art, fabric art, wood carving, live plants, Cajun honey, and various original artworks and home grown products. A Free tasting booth by Chef Jeremy Langlois of Houmas House Plantation with a delectable dish from the on-site dining room.
Houmas House Plantation & Gardens / Darrow (Burnside)
Contact: Donna Braud, Public Relations
(225) 328-7354
April 17, 2010
St. Jude Bass Tournament
Open Bass Fishing Tournament weigh in, hosted by Bass Fishing Legend Jimmy Houston.
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Kyle Rogers
(225) 621-1700
April 23, 2010
Bayou River Boat Adventures, Bird Watchers Tour
Our Bird Watchers Tours allow you to go deep into the swamps to watch and photograph birds indigenous to our southern swamplands. 9:00am - 12:00pm - Reservations Required
Fred's on the River/ Prairieville
Contact: Bobbie Perry
(225) 698-6956 or (877) 263-9750
April 29, 2010
Jordan Circus
Lions and Tigers and... Elephants? This High Flying Circus showcases World Class Acts.
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Kyle Rogers
(225) 621-1700
April 30, 2010
Bayou River Boat Adventures, Photographer Tour
Our Photographers Tours allow you to go deep into the swamps to watch and photograph birds indigenous to our southern swamplands. 9:00am-12:00pm
Fred's on the River/ Prairieville
Contact: Bobbie Perry
(225) 698-6956 or (877) 263-9750
April 30-May 9, 2010
Down on the Bayou Fair and Music Festival
The 1st Annual Down on The Bayou Fair & Music Festival Featuring Music, Food, Rides, & Attractions...Fun for the Whole Family! Come Pass a Good Time!
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Butch Pugh
(901) 867-7007
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