October 19, 2018 - October 20, 2018
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Bayou Fest Cookoff begins Friday, October 19
Bayou Fest kids activities begin at 8:00 a.m., Saturday, October 20
Bayou Fest Concerts begin at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, October 20
Mac McGaffey Highland Bayou Park
1991 Getty Road
La Marque, TX 77568
La Marque Bayou Fest 2018
Friday, October 19, 2018
Looking for some free family entertainment and fall fun? Bayou Fest is the place to be every October. The two-day festival is held at the 230 acre Highland Bayou Park in La Marque, Texas. Admission and parking are both free to the public.
On Friday, the BBQ Cook-off ramps up as teams compete for $10,000 in prize money. On Saturday, kids' activities start at 8:00 a.m. with a fishing tournament, pumpkin carving contest, mutton busting, bounce houses and plenty of room to play. Vendor booths, food trucks and fair food are all on site.
A series of concerts kicks off late afternoon with local legend Pee Wee Bowen Band. Lucky 300 get an up-close and personal view under the Miller Lite VIP Experience tent.
Stay until 10:00 p.m. to watch the Amoco Federal Credit Union Fireworks Show. Bayou Fest is presented by City of La Marque and Texas City - La Marque Chamber of Commerce. No coolers please. Beverages sold on site.