Local
Upcoming Events
Local
Upcoming Events
As of
Dec. 25th,
2009
here is what we have heard about:
(A work in
progress, remember to check back often for updates)
LOOK!
Got an event or thinking about planning
one? Our suggestions: Give yourself PLENTY of time in advance to get
the word out.
Also, consider what other events are happening at that same time and what you
might be going up against!
Colorful flyers posted around our many local businesses HELP A LOT.
We can (and will) print your flyers (any size) and laminate AND do it much
cheaper than anyone else.
Contact rob@riverratrob.com
and give it a try!
(Scroll down to get a peek at 2010)
Upcoming Events is the most visited areas on this website. While we try to list ALL the happenings on the water, we are happy to add worthy land functions, too. Fund raisers, benefits, and charity events; if it’s a worthy cause, we will be glad to post. Send information (preferably a flyer) to rob@riverratrob.com (remember to mention something in the subject line). One of the reasons we are able to list so many is events is that our friends and regular visitors send us the information. If you know of an event we do not have listed, please e-mail us the details. Thanks.
Some events are posted with “Date T.B.A.” (to be announced). That means I do not have the date at this time, but have a general idea about when it will be. If you have the date, please contact me, so we can share it with all. If I do not post it in a timely manner, PLEASE e-mail me a reminder and I will get it posted.
Check back, we are just getting started. More to come. We will be updating this section often this Spring / Summer. Not just limited to Lake Maurepas and surrounding waterways, we'd like to hear from False River, Lake Pontchartrain, Lake Verret and Belle River, and others. If it's on the water, we'd prefer to be on top of it!
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Date |
Day |
Event |
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2009 |
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| Check the Nickel Ads and the The Advocate Friday Fun Section for all the Christmas parties AND New Year's Eve Parties. Remember to designate a driver if you are out and about celebrating and consuming adult beverages. None of us need a D.U.I. (let along an accident, or worse). A horrible nightmare: being the reason that someone else got hurt (or dead). Play it smart and play it safe, and still, watch out for others. | ||
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25th |
Friday |
Merry Christmas |
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31st |
Thursday |
Happy New Year! |
2010 (Start Sending Us Your Events) (updated 12-25-09)
If you see a mistake, please contact rob@riverratrob.com THANKS!
Remember, We are the site other websites go when they want to know what is going on!
The Gonzales Boat Club is the most active boat
club in our area. Check out their website and
calendar of events at
www.GonzalesBoatClub.com (And they are looking for new members!)
From a Kid's Fishing Tournament
to a brand new "Catfish Rodeo" to "So You Think You Can Boil Crawfish Contest;"
start getting excited about 2010 RIGHT NOW!
Tons more on the way!
Poker Runs, please contact me with dates, flyer, etc., when you have it worked out. rob@riverratrob.com
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Date |
Day |
Event |
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2010
Let's make 2010 a Safe Boating Season ALL DATES, EVENTS, & LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE! |
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| January | ||
| "Is it boating season yet?" | ||
| Jan 6-10th |
New Orleans Boat Show. (Cancelled for
2010, but will be back in 2011). Visit their website: http://www.neworleansboatshow.com/ |
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| February | ||
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Note: We have "Unofficially" declared
that boating season for 2010 will start in February with our Mardi Gras
Boat Parades and run until November (when we all start getting ready for
the holidays) Boating Season: February through November in 2010 Pass it on! |
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| Please send information about Mardi Gras Boat Parades in your area! | ||
| Start NOW getting those boats, barges, and jet skis ready and beat the rush! | ||
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Feb 6th |
Sat |
The Krewe of St Amant (Dreams Come True) AND The Krewe of Diversion (St Jude) will most probably have their boat parades on the same day again this year. |
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13th |
Sat |
This would have been the date for The Krewe of Wrecks
Mardi Gras Boat Parade. Keep this date open and DON'T rule out a
Mardi Gras Boat Parade on The Tickfaw (of some sort). Perhaps a "Krewe
of Charlie" Mardi Gras Boat Parade. Check back! |
| 14th | Sun |
The Krewe of Madisonville Mardi Gras Boat Parade (like no other) |
| 16th | Tue |
Fat Tuesday. Happy Mardi Gras Everyone! Be Safe and Have Fun! |
| March | ||
Captain Crawdad reminds you to Crawfish Season is in full swing, typically from March through June. |
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Mar 4-6th |
The Boat Show in the Superdome! Don't miss it! |
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| Mar 14th | Sun |
Daylight Savings Time Begins |
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TBA |
Sorrento Fire Dept Trail Ride (last weekend in March, I think???)
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| April | ||
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Kicking The Boating Season Off Early With a GREAT Start! | |
| Apr 3rd |
Sat |
Pre -Summer Party Barge Party Cruise (Amite / Diversion) |
| 10th |
Sat |
Party Barge Party Cruise (Tickfaw) |
| 17th |
Sat |
Power Boat Fun Run (details coming) |
| 24th |
Sat |
 River
Rat Rob's Water Cycle Rally (Belle River, Intracoastal, and much more) |
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TBA |
Blessing of the Fleet at Warsaw Marina. A very cool event. (Details coming) |
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| May | ||
| May 1st | Sat |
Keep This Date Open |
| 5th |
Wed |
Cinco de Mayo (It's a Mexican Thing) |
| 9th | Sun |
Happy Mother's Day (guys, don't forget this one) |
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29-31st |
Sat-Mon |
Memorial Day Weekend. This is the weekend of The Jambalaya Festival
(Gonzales) and "Bayou Fest" at LSU with the top names on country music.
With all that going on (and more), it is predicted to be "dead" on the water
with nothing happening. FOR THIS REASON, we are hosting our Jet Ski Rally and The JAM and invite ALL our River Rat Friends to come out and play and support our places on the water (and come have fun with us)!!! |
| 29th |
Sat |
Our River Rat Rob Water Cycle Rally: Lake Maurepas
Note: we are making plans, announcements, and talking about this event at |
| 30th | Sun |
Note: The JAM: The Jonathan Arrington Memorial Party. Last year we had it on Lake Palourde (near Morgan City). Details later. Rain out date is the next day, (Monday). |
| 31st |
Mon |
Memorial Day: One of our MOST important holidays. Remember our fallen Warriors! |
| June | ||
| June 1st |
2010 Hurricane Season Begins. Be prepared and stock up on
the things you need. |
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4-6th |
Fri-Sun |
 Mike
Arnone's 21st Annual Crawfish Fest (Augusta,
NJ) |
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TBA |
River
Rat Rob's Water Cycle Rally goes to Ship Island |
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June 5th |
Sat |
The Beginning of Summer Lake Bash. (Sand Bar, Lake Maurepas) |
| 12th |
Sat |
The Springfield Fire Department Poker Run (becoming
one of our biggest and BEST |
| 20th |
Sun |
Father's Day. Girls, don't forget this one. |
| July | ||
| July 4th |
Sun |
Happy Birthday, USA. Check back for details of our 4th of July Fireworks on the water events. There's nothing quite like fireworks on the water! |
| 4th |
Sun |
Cool events on False River and Lake Verret. Need details. Lots of fireworks, but a local tradition is the fireworks at Fred's on the River (Pt Vincent). |
| July 3th |
Sat |
River
Rat Rob's Water Cycle Rally goes to Pearl River |
| August | ||
| Aug 7-8th |
Sat-Sun |
Gar Fish Rodeo at Blind River Bar. Come out and see (what is perhaps) the ugliest fish on the planet. (Good food, live music, great people, and a good time). |
| September | ||
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STOP! Don't put your water vehicle up just
yet. Let's all extend the boating season. Just because school starts, football season kicks off, and hunting season is around the corner, does not mean the rivers are closed and you still can't come out and play. The weather is cooling a bit, things are slowing down, and this is actually the BEST time of year to go boating. We are dreaming up all kinds of fun things to do, so keep checking back. |
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| Sept 6th |
Mon |
Labor Day Three Day Weekend. Remember to
support our Laborers. |
| 4th-6th | Sat-Mon |
Cool Event up on The Pearl River (near Jackson, MS) visit www.flagislandms.com More on this later. |
| 11th |
Sat |
The End of Summer Lake Bash. (Sand Bar, Lake Maurepas) |
| October | ||
| Oct 23-24th |
Sat-Sun |
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| November | ||
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Nov |
T.B.A. |
Post-Summer Party Barge Party Cruise: Cruising on the Amite. |
| 7th |
Sun |
Daylight Savings Time Ends |
| 11th |
Thur |
Veteran's Day Enjoying Your Freedom? Thanks a Vet. |
| 21st |
Sun |
Jonathan's Birthday. |
| 25th |
Thurs |
Happy Thanksgiving |
| 30th |
Hurricane Season Ends! |
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| December | ||
| Dec 25th |
Sat |
Merry Christmas |
| 31st |
Fri |
Happy New Year! |
You are listening to one of the most beautiful songs Jonathan ever sang, "Runaway Train." It is from "An Evening With Jonathan."
