Bayou Lafourche Folklife and Heritage Museum

05/04/2026

Step into “Cajun Living” at the Bayou Lafourche Folklife & Heritage Museum, where everyday moments—and a well-used kettle or two—tell the story of life in the Bayou Region.

The Museum is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last tour at 3 p.m.). Additional visits are available by appointment.

For more information, visit bayoufolklife.org

04/30/2026

Thank you to all who supported our Crawfish Étouffée Fundraiser and to all who helped make it possible. We are grateful for the continued support of the community whose story we are proud to share!

04/21/2026

Enjoy a meal and support the Museum!

04/17/2026

04/09/2026

Our "Wooden Decoys" exhibit showcases hand-carved wooden duck decoys by local artists, primarily focusing on the work of Wade LeBlanc and Lucille Champagne LeBlanc. True Cajun craftsmanship is visible in every tool mark, every paint stroke, and every finished piece. This art reflects a tradition built on patience, skill, and a deep respect for the land and culture of the Bayou Lafourche region.

Visit the Bayou Lafourche Folklife and Heritage Museum on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last tour at 3 p.m.). Additional visits are available by appointment.

For more information, visit bayoufolklife.org.

04/09/2026

Thank you, La Fete Du Monde sponsors!

The countdown is continuing, 8 days until the opening of the 2026 La Fete Du Monde Festival!

Thank you to the following sponsors for supporting our Community Organizations.

If you’d like to become a sponsor or donor, please see the flyer attached.

Platinum Sponsor:
Lafourche Parish President Mitch Orgeron
Rogers Parts LLC
Plus one design & construction Veteran Owned
The Cake Shop
Lane's AC and Heating Services, LLC
Toups Total Foam, LLC
New Orleans Firemen's Federal Credit Union
Dupre Marine Transportation
Elliott Day for Lafourche Parish President
Blue Boot Rodeo
Boudreaux Equipment Services LLC
Ochsner St. Ann

Gold Sponsor:
Farm Bureau Lockport
Craig Webre, Sherrif
365 Pipe and Supply LLC

Silver Sponsor:
Constable Marvin Allemand
Frank’s Supermarket
Unlimited Maintenance & Repair
James Matassa State Farm
Traditional Boat Builders, Robert Theriot
REV
TJ's Shell
Raceland Pain & Body
Golden Ranch
A Pair of Ears Travel with Ashleigh
Beck’s Bar
Jarrod & Theresa’s Wrecker Service
Blackie’s Seafood Restaurant
Down South Electric
Gouaux Law Firm
Kristine Russell - Lafourche District Attorney
Terminix
Crescent Dental
Children’s Clinic of Raceland
Sugarland Hardware
Heartfelt Flowers

04/09/2026

These new signs will help visitors to Lafourche Parish more easily navigate Louisiana's Cajun Bayou!

Exploring up and down the bayou is about to get a lot easier! Louisiana's Cajun Bayou Tourism, in partnership with Lafourche Parish Government, is excited to unveil the Tourism Wayfinding Signage Project.

Designed to improve navigation and create a more welcoming experience for visitors, the project consists of 164 new vehicular wayfinding signs to be installed across all of Lafourche Parish.

The new signs will guide travelers to every city and town in the parish while directing both visitors and residents to major tourist attractions, historical sites, boat launches, fairgrounds, and sports parks. In addition, each sign will be color coordinated directly with the exhibits inside our newly opened Visitor Center in Raceland creating a unified signage system.

The effort reflects Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism’s dedication to strengthening community infrastructure and advancing tourism and economic development. Installation is expected to begin in the Fall and continue through the end of 2026.

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City of Thibodaux - Municipal Government
Town of Lockport

04/07/2026

Join us at La Fete Du Monde 2026!

02/10/2026

We are always grateful for the opportunity to showcase the beautiful people and culture of Louisiana's Cajun Bayou.

🎭 Celebrating Lockport Mardi Gras and the legacy of the Krewe of Apollo, rolling since 1967!

You’ll find its vibrant history on display at the Bayou Lafourche Folklife and History Museum in Lockport—a gem that preserves, promotes, and brings to life the traditions of this bayou community.

📺 Stay tuned for LA64, airing at 8pm on Monday nights Louisiana Public Broadcasting

01/13/2026

Experience the rhythm of life on Bayou Lafourche!

Beginning today, we transition from our holiday hours to our regular visiting hours—Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last tour at 3 p.m.) OR any time by appointment.

From musical instruments and shipbuilding to duck decoys and Mardi Gras; from local artists to artifacts of the Cajun lifestyle; and from a local former paper mill to a historic church and school, the Bayou Lafourche Folklife and Heritage Museum showcases the roots of life on the bayou.

Visit bayoufolklife.org for more information.

12/23/2025