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Best of the Bayou Festival Poster Contest:

Artwork submissions are now being accepted for the 2nd Annual Best of the Bayou Festival Poster!! Theme of the artwork should be the artist’s vision and original interpretation of the best aspects of the “bayou,” be it the natural surroundings, Cajun music, food, or colorful culture and history of the region. Deadline is June 14, 2013 so get your paint brushes ready! See below for past winner and submission criteria.
 
Calling All Arts & Crafts Vendors:
 
The Best of the Bayou Festival is now accepting applications for arts and crafts vendors for our 2013 Festival. Our arts and crafts booths will be featured along Main Street in the heart of the festival grounds. As an added bonus, all vendor participants will be featured on the festival’s website and social media sites. For more information on becoming an arts and crafts vendor, please click on the “Experience” tab, and then “Arts & Crafts.” We look forward to hearing from you!
 
Inaugural (soggy) Best of the Bayou is History!
 
The first-ever Best of the Bayou took over Downtown Houma Sept. 29-30, 2012 despite the soggy skies! Thousands of fun-seekers came out to enjoy the FREE concert featuring 24 bands on two stages. Though the ground was wet, the food was hot and the drinks were cold, and everyone still had some good old-fashioned fun on da' bayou!
 
See what others are saying about Best of the Bayou on Facebook:

"We enjoyed every bit of it. Thanks to all responsible. There were lots of shelters, including places to watch the games, etc. And, it was FREE." --Lisa Soignet Pellegrin, Houma, LA
 
"...Fest was great despite the rain. Saw Al "Lil Fats" Jackson. It was a great show! Hope to see him back at the festival next year." --Eddie Moragne, Marrero, LA

"We had a blast at the Festival! Just like JazzFest, the show must go on! Thanks!!" --Mary Downer, Houma, LA

"The food was perfect and every band seem to be at their best. ...The children were dancing and people laughing. Thanks to everyone for making this an outstanding success!" --Robin Ratcliff, Thibodaux, LA

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Andrè Brunet of Peoples Drug Store in Downtown Houma is the proud owner of the inaugural festival painting, an original acrylic by Susan Shaffer of Schriever, LA. The painting was auctioned via silent auction at the festival. Proceeds from the painting auction benefit Best of the Bayou, a 501c3 foundation. 
 
Posters of the inaugural painting are available for $15 by calling the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce office at 985-876-5600. We also have shirts for sale for $10 in men and women cuts/sizes. Proceeds from poster and shirt sales also benefit BOB.
 
 
 
 
 
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