A joyous celebration of the local shrimp industry and the annual harvest, the Delcambre Shrimp Festival takes place in mid-August in the town of Delcambre, a short drive from the better-known Layafette. Basically a huge carnival with its very own beauty queen, sizzling shrimp cook-offs and various other activities, the festival even offers a signature boat ride along the Delcambre Canal as a way of bringing the shrimp industry closer to public awareness. Bring the kids, learn about the local trade and heritage, enjoy a weekend of laid-back fun in this southern area of Louisiana.
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