Thursday, August 31, 2006
5:00 PM-11:00 PM Mitchell Brothers Carnival
Friday, September 1, 2006
11:00 AM-6:00 PM Artist Guild Unlimited 43rd Annual Judged Show & Sale*
11:00 AM-6:00 PM Cultural & Heritage EXPO
5:00 PM-Midnight Mitchell Brothers Carnival
5:00 PM-11:00 PM Cajun Culinary Classic
5:00 PM-9:00 PM 29th Annual Arts & Crafts Show & Sale
6:00 PM-10:30 PM Petroleum Heritage Music Stage (see schedule inside)
6:00 PM-10:30 PM Fellowship of Love Gospel Stage
Saturday, September 2, 2006
Daylight Doiron’s Landing Annual Labor Day Bass Tournament*-Weigh in 3:30 PM
8:30 AM 5K Fun Run/Walk*-Lawrence Park
9:00 AM Shrimp & Petroleum Festival MDA Horseshoe Tournament*
9:00 AM Children’s Day Activities Begin
9:00 AM Krewe of Galatea’s 35th Annual Plantation Breakfast & Style Show* (ticket required)
9:00 AM-5:00 PM Artist Guild Unlimited 43rd Annual Judged Show & Sale*
9:00 AM-5:00 PM Cultural & Heritage EXPO
9:00 AM-9:00 PM 29th Annual Arts & Crafts Show & Sale
11:30 AM Children’s Day Mini Street Parade
Noon Queen’s Day in the Park begins
Noon-Midnight Mitchell Brothers Carnival
Noon-11:00 PM Cajun Culinary Classic
Noon-10:30 PM Fellowship of Love Gospel Stage
12:20 PM-1:00 PM Introduction of Visiting Louisiana Queens
1:00 PM-10:30 PM Petroleum Heritage Music Stage (see schedule inside)
1:00 PM McDermott/King Trucking Children’s Village
7:30 PM Coronation Court
9:30 PM Coronation Ball (ticket required)
Sunday, September 3, 2006
8:30 AM Mass in the Park
9:00 AM-9:00 PM 29th Annual Arts & Crafts Show & Sale
10:00 AM Blessing of the Fleet & Water Parade
10:00 AM-8:00 PM Artist Guild Unlimited 43rd Annual Judged Show & Sale*
10:00 AM-8:00 PM Cultural & Heritage EXPO
Noon-Midnight Mitchell Brothers Carnival
Noon-11:00 PM Cajun Culinary Classic
1:00 PM-10:30 PM Fellowship of Love Gospel Stage
1:00 PM-10:30 PM Petroleum Heritage Music Stage (see schedule inside)
1:00 PM McDermott/King Trucking Children’s Village
3:00 PM Street Parade-Downtown Historic District
9:00 PM Fireworks On the River
Monday, September 4, 2006
9:00 AM-9:00 PM 29th Annual Arts & Crafts Show & Sale
10:00 AM-6:00 PM Artist Guild Unlimited 43rd Annual Judged Show & Sale*
10:00 AM-6:00 PM Cultural & Heritage EXPO
9:00 AM-9:00 PM 29th Annual Arts & Crafts Show & Sale
Noon-9:00 PM Mitchell Brothers Carnival
Noon-9:00 PM Cajun Culinary Classic
Noon-10:30 PM Fellowship of Love Gospel Stage
1:00 PM-9:00 PM Petroleum Heritage Music Stage (see schedule inside)
1:00 PM McDermott/King Trucking Children’s Village
CARNIVAL: Thrilling rides for all ages & games to test your skills. The LA Shrimp & Petroleum Festival welcomes Mitchell Brothers Amusements. Most rides located under the bridge along Greenwood Street. (Thursday - Monday)
CHILDREN’S DAY ACTIVITIES: Saturday is “Children’s Day” at the Festival! The day begins with field events & games in beautiful Lawrence Park. Following the games children listen with delight to the wonderful stories shared by storytellers and get a hands on experience on drums. Next, they can really use their creativity as they participate in the Children’s Street Parade. Prizes awarded for the best decorated floats (bicycles, wagons, carts and costumes). For more information call (985) 385-0703. (Saturday)
CORONATION BALL: Celebrate with festival royalty at the 2006 Ball. Music by “Bits & Pieces” will be sure to get you up and dancing. Tickets required. No one under 18 admitted. For ticket information, call (985) 385-0703. (Saturday)
CORONATION COURT: Selection of the 2006 Festival King & Queen. Ticket required. Municipal Auditorium. (Saturday)
CULTURAL AND HERITAGE EXPO: In the Historic Downtown section in the St. Mary Parish Cultural and Heritage Center. Come, enjoy and learn of our unique culture and rich heritage through exhibits, film, demonstrations and literature. Schedule of films posted on door and available by calling (985) 385-0703. (Friday - Monday)
DOIRON’S LANDING ANNUAL LABOR DAY BASS TOURNAMENT: Cash prizes for heaviest fish and heaviest stringer. Weigh in at 3:30 PM. Sponsored by Doiron’s Landing, Hwy 70 Stephensville. For more information call (985) 384-3351. (Saturday)*
FELLOWSHIP OF LOVE GOSPEL STAGE: Listen to and enjoy one of the South’s most loved and heartfelt forms of music. Near the corner of Greenwood and 4th Street. Supported by KBZE. (Friday - Sunday)
FIREWORKS ON THE RIVER: Spectacular display of colorful bursts falling into the dark waters of the Atchafalaya River. Walking distance from festival grounds. Spectator viewing from Hwy 182 bridge, closed to vehicular traffic and on City Docks at Morgan City and Berwick. Sponsored by Bollinger Inc., Teche Regional Medical Center, Carline Land Corporation, G & J Marine, and Earl P. King, Jr. and King Trucking. (Sunday)
FESTIVAL & TOURIST INFORMATION BOOTH: Located in Lawrence Park. This location is highly visible! The tent handles inquiries from festival guests, festival souvenirs and serves as a lost and found area. Sponsored by The Louisiana Lottery.
INTRODUCTION OF VISITING ROYALTY: Visiting Queens from around the state will be introduced on the Main Stage in Lawrence Park from 12:30-1:00 PM Saturday. Come meet these Royal Ambassadors from the Great State of Louisiana!
KREWE OF GALATEA’S 35th ANNUAL PLANTATION BREAKFAST AND STYLE SHOW: Doors open at 8:30 AM with coffee, juice and champagne. At 9:00 AM, traditional grits, grillades, biscuits and bananas foster will be served by members of the Krewe as the style show begins. For mor information call Lydia Duval (985) 384-6443. (Saturday)*
MASS IN THE PARK: A beautiful ceremony performed beneath the ancient oaks of Lawrence Park. A procession to the riverfront concludes with the Blessing of the Fleet & Water Parade. In case of inclement weather, Mass will be held at Holy Cross Church. (Sunday)
MCDERMOTT/KING TRUCKING CHILDREN’S VILLAGE: A magical hands-on adventure land. Children’s putt-putt castle, giant fire-breathing dragon, Cajun fishing hole & much more! Lawrence Park... Lots of free prizes! Sponsored by J Ray McDermott and King Trucking, Inc. (Saturday - Monday)
PETROLEUM HERITAGE MUSIC STAGE: Dance beneath the ancient oaks in picturesque Lawrence Park to some of the best music in the south! See music schedule for info on specific performances. (Friday - Monday)
QUEENS’ DAY IN THE PARK: Starting at noon on Saturday, the festival grounds will be visited by royalty from across the state. Visiting Queens will tour the Historic Downtown area and partake of the many activities the La Shrimp & Petroleum Festival has to offer. Travel sponsored by ATVC. (Saturday)
SHRIMP & PETROLEUM FESTIVAL “MDA” HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT: The Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers Association sponsors this NHPA & LSHPA sanctioned event at Kemper Williams Park in Patterson. There will be sanctioned competition and open play available. 9:00 AM - continuing throughout the day. For more information call: Angela Percle (985) 384-9490, Tim Hayles (985) 385-3858, or Tim Gilmore (985) 395-5062. (Saturday)*
STREET PARADE: Colorfully decorated floats, marching bands and beautiful visiting Queens join with Festival Royalty in the annual street parade. Parade begins at Onstead & Second Streets, and rolls through Downtown Historic District. (Sunday)
THE MR. CHARLIE: Tour “The Mr. Charlie” the first offshore submersible drilling rig. Still a functional rig, the Mr. Charlie is currently a museum and used as a training facility.
UNITED BLOOD SERVICES BLOOD DRIVE: Sponsored by United Blood Services, the drive will be held August 28th - September 1, 2006 at the Morgan City Center. There will be special prize packages for ALL participants. Join us in giving the gift of LIFE! Call (985) 384-5671 for details!
DESCRIPTION OF EVENTS
5K FUN RUN/WALK: Begins at Lawrence Park with an 8:30 AM start time. This 9th annual event will stress fitness awareness for the community. Come join in the fun! Pre-registration is $16 or on-site registration (6:30 AM - race time) is $20. Sponsored by and proceeds go toward the scholarship fund of 100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish. For more information, call: (985) 255-9775, (985) 385-6266, or www.KBZE.com. Supported by KBZE 105.9. (Saturday)*
ARTIST GUILD UNLIMITED SHOW & SALE: 43rd annual judged show & sale. Browse through fine works of local and visiting artists. Located at the Everett Street Gallery. For information call (985) 385-9945 (Gallery), (985) 385-0601 (Anthony Governale), or (985) 385-0700 (Lee LeBlanc) or agu@atvci.net. Sponsored by the Artists Guild.*
ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW & SALE: 29th annual show. Crafters from throughout the south will be displaying their unique talents under the bridge along Greenwood St. (Friday - Monday)
BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE: In the Gazebo, located in Lawrence Park, which is “home” to the Petroleum Heritage Music Stage, the Children’s Village, the Cajun Culinary Classic, and Children’s Events, this location is sure to be highly visible! This prize allows the lucky winner(s) to enjoy the festival “in style” during the headliner bands each night. Sponsored by Diamond Tank.
BLESSING OF THE FLEET & WATER PARADE: Colorfully decorated shrimp boats, pleasure craft and some of the biggest “muscle” boats of the petroleum industry parade in the Atchafalaya River for this historic event. Spectator viewing from Hwy 182 bridge, closed to vehicular traffic and on City Docks at Morgan City and Berwick. Sponsored by Earl P. King, Jr. and King Trucking, Inc. (Sunday)