2025 Bayou Teche Black Bear Festival Activities:

Saturday, April 25^th, 2026

Feeding Grounds (Commercial Food)

Location: Teche Drive, Franklin, Louisiana
Time: Saturday 10 am - 11:00 pm

Food Vendor Application

2^nd Annual Cajun Greek Cast Iron Cook-Off

Cook Off Application

Cook Off Rules

BEARS: Bayouland Emergency Amateur Radio Service

The BEARS special event station will be held under the Parc Sur la Teche pavilion along the Bayou Teche. 

Kayak & Canoe Adventures

Kayaks will be available to rent during the Bayou Teche Black Bear Festival through TOURS by STEVEN located behind Shadowlawn!

Reach out to  TOURS by STEVEN for more details!

504-442-4220
Info@toursbysteven.com

Bear-y Patch Education Pavilion

Location: Blevins Building garage, 600 Main Street, Franklin, across from the courthouse.
Time: 10:00 am- 5:00 pm

More info about Bear-y Patch

Teddy Bear Mobile - Acadiana!

Make sure you bring your kids to enjoy all the fun. They are sure to love the Teddy Bear Mobile - Acadiana!

Choose your animal then fill them with fluff in this adorable mobile!

A bear keepsake from The Bayou Teche Black Bear Festival will be so special for your kids or grandkids!

Running of the Bears 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at rancona@bayoubendhealth.org

HouseBoats Welcomed!

Do you have a houseboat? Remember that houseboats are always welcomed at the Bayou Teche Black Bear Festival!

Make sure you have a prime spot to enjoy all the festivities on May 3^rd.

Docking locations will be along the bayou side.