It’s the day of the creepy crawlies, so if you are too chicken or disgusted to watch, you had better come with some company to Kliebert’s Annual Alligator Day on September 20 at the Kliebert’s Turtle & Alligator Farm in Hammond, Louisiana. The farm houses around 250 of the state animal-the alligator. During the one-day festival, these are put through a variety of activities like a race and general showing-off to the public. Parents, even if you cannot stand the sight of these lumbering reptiles, it is a wonderful opportunity to get kids acquainted first-hand with these animals. So don’t forget to schedule it on your itinerary on a trip down to Louisiana. And although the alligators are very well-cared for on the farm, it also specializes in the sale of alligator and turtle meat. Admission is priced at nominal rates of $3-$6.
The (downtown) Omaha Lit Fest is one of the most happening events in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. Spread out over a handful venues in the downtown area, the festival packs in panel discussions, literary meets and debates within two days.
Organized since 2005 by the eponymous non-profit organization, the Lit Fest has just grown bigger and better each year. The broad theme for the 2008 fest to be held from September 19-20 is Plagiarism, Fraud and other Literary Inspiration.
Several noted authors and literary figures as well as prominent names from other fields participate in the festival, pushing its quality further. Some of the events this year are scheduled to be held at the Omaha Public Library and Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts. Panel discussions on the second day of the festival are free of charge. Check the website for further details.
In the Labor Day weekend, from August 29 to September 1, Old Sacramento will live the old gold rush days. Wear your old western costume and watch for the bullets!
There is no entrance fee and the event will be open in Friday 9am-4pm; Saturday and Sunday 11am-7pm; Monday 11am-4pm.
Opelousas, Louisiana will host on August 30 its annual Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival at Zydeco Festival Site, an annual event featuring folk music in French Criole, reviving the traditions of the French past of the state of Louisiana.
The entrance fee is US$ 10 and the event will be open from 10.30am-2am.
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