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Welcome to the official website of

LOUISIANA FUR & WILDLIFE FESTIVAL.

We are thrilled to be throwing this year’s event, and hope you can join us for all the fun. Browse the site to find out more.

Good Times. Good Friends.
Festival Fairgrounds
122 Recreation Center Drive - Cameron LA

Honoring the
Cameron Parish
Oyster Industry

Continuing Our Legacy 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2024

6:00 p.m.     Louisiana Fur & Wildlife Queen Pageant

                     Crowning of King Fur

                     Teen Miss Fur Queen Contest

                     Admission $5.00 - 12 & Under Free

                     South Cameron High School 

                     753 Oak Grove Highway, Grand Chenier, LA (Creole)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2025

9:00 a.m.     Dog Trials - Registration Begins

                    Home of Mitch Thomas - 5317 Highway 397, Bell City LA 70630

10:00 a.m.   Dog Trails Begin - Any questions call 337-794-8064

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2025

6:00 p.m.     Little Miss and Mister Cameron Parish & Miss Cameron Parish Pageants

                     Admission $5.00 - 12 & Under Free

                     South Cameron High School 

                     753 Oak Grove Highway, Grand Chenier, LA (Creole)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025

12:00 p.m.   Gates Open - Carnival, Craft and Food Booths Open

                    Admission $5.00/$15.00 Weekend Pass/Children 12 & Under Free

                    122 Recreation Center Drive, Cameron LA

6:00-7:00     Conner Haynie (Entertainment)

7:15-9:00     Aaron Istre with the Under the Influence Band (Entertainment)

10:00 p.m.   Gates Close - Carnival, Craft and Food Booths Close

           

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2025

5:30 a.m.     Gate Open for Gumbo Cook-Off Only

7:00 a.m.     Fur Festival 5k Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk (Late Registration)

8:00 a.m.     5K Run/1Mile Race and Walk - Cameron

9:00 a.m.    Gates Open - Carnival, Craft and Food Booths Open

                    Admission $10.00 per person/Children 12 & Under Free

                    122 Recreation Center Drive, Cameron LA

9:00-4:00    Antique Vehicles Showcase - Free Admission

9:00-4:00    Trap Shooting Competition/Quail Flush

9:30 a.m.     Registration for Kids Master Oyster Race - Stage Area (Ages 11 & Under)

10:00 a.m.   Kids Master Oyster Race - Stage Area (Ages 11 & Under)

10:30 a.m.   Registration for Oyster Shucking/Nutria Skinning/Trap Setting -Stage Area

10:30 a.m.  Duck and Goose Calling Registration - Multi-Purpose Fairground Building

11:00 a.m.   Oyster Shucking Competition - Stage Area

                    Nutria Skinning Demonstration

                    Trap Setting Competition

11:00 a.m.   Duck and Goose Calling Competition - Multi-Purpose Fairground Bldg

11:00 a.m.   Gumbo Cook-Off Judging 

1:00 p.m.     Road will be Shut Down for Parade Line Up. 

1:30 p.m.     Parade - Downtown Cameron

2:30 p.m.     Gumbo Cook-Off Awards - Stage Area

3:00-5:00     Chubby Carrier (Entertainment) 

5:00 p.m.     Presentation of Festival Royalty, Maryland Delegation, Festival Officials

5:30-7:30     Steel Shot (Entertainment) 

8:00-10:30   Three Thirty Seven (Entertainment)

10:30 p.m.   Gates Close - See you in 2026!

We are looking forward to seeing everyone in Cameron to help us celebrate!

The 2025 Louisiana Fur and Wildlife Festival Dog Trial is fast approaching! Saturday, January 4, 2025 at the home of Mitch Thomas (5317 Highway 397, Bell City LA 70-630). Entry will start at 9:00 a.m. Fee is $40.00 per dog entered. Trials begin at 10:00 a.m. 2 Stakes  CONTACT: Kerry Clark Picou 337-794-8064. Thank you and hope to see you there!

The 2025 Louisiana Fur and Wildlife Festival Trap Shooting and Quail Flush will be held on Saturday, January 11th on the fairgrounds. All shotguns are required to be carried in a case to enter fairgrounds. 

DUCK AND GOOSE CALLING

The 2025 Louisiana Fur and Wildlife Festival Duck and Goose Calling Contest will be held Saturday, January 11at 11:00 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Fairground Building (Enter through stairs on the west side door facing carnival. This is the only entry point). Registration: 10:30 a.m.

Competition Begins: 11:00 a.m.

Fee is $25.00 per division.

Age Divisions: Junior - Intermediate - Senior.

Calling Divisions: Duck - Snow Goose - Speckle Belly - Best All Around Caller. 

Thank you and hope to see you there!

To pre-register you can use the QR Code below.

 


 

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The Gumbo Cook-Off will be Saturday, January 11 at 180 Henry Street, Cameron. Contestants arrive and set up at 5:30 a.m.  Samples ready to be submitted to judges at 11:00 a.m. and public invited to come to the tasting at 11:50 a.m. Winners will be announced at 2:30 p.m. at the stage. Entry QR Code. For more information contact Kaylee Livingston - klivingston@38jdc.com  

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The 5k/1 Mile run will be Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. The route will be in Cameron, LA. The link will be posted soon.  5K/1 MILE Registration

Registration ends January 9 at 11:59 p.m.

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - $35.00 +$3.50 Sign Up Fee

5K Run/Walk - $35.00 + $3.50 Sign Up Fee

Registration the day of is $40.00.

Race day registration at 7:00 a.m. but will not include T-Shirt or Gift Bag.

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