Melvin Picou Jr.
October 21, 2015We face real challenges to representative democracy
October 21, 2015STATE FAIR OF LOUISIANA
OCT. 22-NOV. 8 The official state fair for Louisiana is host to the largest livestock show and carnival. Includes a livestock sale, competitive and educational exhibits, agricultural displays, championship rodeo, carnival rides, games, a zoo, music, concessions, cheerleading competition, armwrestling championships and an antique tractor exhibit.
LOUISIANA TOURNOI ASSOCIATION
During the Toumoi, knights in shining armor race around a quarter-mile, semi-circular track at neck-breaking speed under 14 seconds while spearing seven rings posted around the track. A ball follows the competition.
LOUISIANA COTTON FESTIVAL
OCT. 20-OCT. 25
Includes Cajun music of Contradance, harvest mass, a parade and La Toumoi competition featuring knights in armor on horseback.
