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.
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
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.
