festivals: Mandeville La: Oktoberfest at the Mandeville Trailhead, Oct 16 & 17 - 10/14/09 05:53 AM
I pass Mandeville City Hall almost daily. They have an electronic message board with important messages or upcoming events posted. This week sign showed Oktoberfest- Mandeville Trailhead. I've been living in Mandeville for over 15 yrs, and have lived nearby my entire life. I've never heard of an Oktoberfest Celebration in Mandeville! I looked into it today. It looks like a very interesting event! Lots of good causes will be supported. Mandeville has another fun event for locals. I hope it is the first year of a long standing event.
I live fairly close to the Trailhead. Many times I can hear the music from the bands at … (11 comments)

festivals: St Tammany La- Wild Things Festival: Oct 17, 2009- Southeast Louisiana Refuges - 10/13/09 03:30 AM
Wild Things Features Something for Everyone October 17, 2009 -
"The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service will once again celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week at the annual Wild Things festival on October 17 at Southeast Louisiana Refuges in Lacombe. Now in its 12th year and still growing, Wild Things is one of the most popular nature/conservation events in the region. Wild Things showcases the National Wildlife Refuges in our area, and also welcomes other 25-30 guest organizations and individuals to share wildlife and conservation-oriented displays, presentations, and hands-on activities for the whole family.

New attractions this year will include … (4 comments)