January 8-9 | 2027
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.
Tradition. Culture. Celebration.
Festival Fairgrounds
122 Recreation Center Drive - Cameron LA
This year’s featured industry is the
Crabbing Industry
Discover what makes Cameron Parish unique at the Louisiana Fur & Wildlife Festival. As one of the oldest and coldest festivals in the state, we honor a different local industry each year—crabbing, cattle, energy, shrimping, hunting & wildlife, fur & alligator, oysters, and fishing—offering visitors an authentic taste of Louisiana’s working coast.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, (TBD)
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
SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 2027
6:00 p.m. Louisiana Fur & Wildlife Queen Pageant
Crowning of King Fur
Teen Miss Fur Queen Contest
Admission - 12 & Under Free
South Cameron High School
753 Oak Grove Highway, Grand Chenier, LA (Creole)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2027
6:00 p.m. Little Miss and Mister Cameron Parish & Miss Cameron Parish Pageants
Admission - 12 & Under Free
South Cameron High School
753 Oak Grove Highway, Grand Chenier, LA (Creole)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2027
12:00 p.m. Gates Open - Carnival, Craft Food Booths Open
Admission - Weekend Pass/Children 12 & Under Free
122 Recreation Center Drive, Cameron LA
2:00-7:00 Trap Shooting Competition
6:00-7:15 (Entertainment)
7:30-9:00 (Entertainment)
10:00 p.m. Gates Close - Carnival, Craft and Food Booths Close
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2027
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 and Food Booths Open
Admission - per person/Children 12 & Under Free
122 Recreation Center Drive, Cameron LA
9:00-4:00 Antique Vehicles Showcase - Free Admission
9:00-7:00 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 - Stage Area
10:30 a.m. Duck and Goose Calling Registration
Location Multi-Purpose Fairground Building
11:00 a.m. Oyster Shucking Competition - Stage Area
Nutria Skinning Demonstration
11:00 a.m. Duck and Goose Calling Competition
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 (Entertainment)
5:00 p.m. Presentation of Festival Royalty, Maryland Delegation, Festival Officials
5:30-7:30 (Entertainment)
8:00-10:30 (Entertainment)
10:30 p.m. Gates Close - See you in 2028!
Fur, friends, and festival vibes - Cameron is Calling!
