Bayou Pigeon Heritage Association

10/11/2026

Our Wild Beast Feast yesterday Oct. 10 ... we got lots of compliments on our new museum additions... particularly our new scale 1 / 4 scale model of a bateau putt putt bulilt by Mr. Dana Mendoza.

Plus several other additions we added in our the new room expansion ...

Several ( 5) folks from the future Pierre Part - Belle river museum had very positive comments about our museum,

And We got several donations from folks who were impressed with it.

There is no better feedback than when people speak with their pocket books.

Plus the same folks complimented us on ourwild beast festival as well ... saying the dishes were all very good...

We will publishing winners soon in a separate post ...

Special thanks to all our people who put this on... these events take a lot of time and teamwork to pull off ...

Aim straight

Chachie LeGrange
Museum curator

10/07/2026

The Bayou Pigeon Heritage Association is holding our Annual Wild Beast Feast this weekend , this Saturday Oct 10 , 2026.

ICYMI ... Oct. is Atchafalaya month in the State of Louisiana.

We invite all our friends to attend as we will have our Folk Life museum open during the event and will have a special presentation ...

How familiar are you with the Atchafalaya Basin … An LSU research team conducted a telephone survey in 2006 that included several questions designed to determine the awareness and use of facilities near the Atchafalaya Basin., ie. in the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area.

There were 290 responses to, the question “Are you familiar with the Atchafalaya Basin?”
59.9 % responsed yes, 39.9% said no...

Sixty percent said, “Yes, I have driven over it many times !” Many people believe that the drive over the Interstate 10, i.e., the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge from Ramah, LA. in Iberville Parish to the Henderson, LA exit, qualifies them with being familiar with the Atchafalaya Basin.

The section of I-I0 over Henderson Lake is what most people think is the extent of the Atchafalaya Basin.

The Atchafalaya Basin Is: By: AJ Delahoussaye

Beyond ownership;
A place where a great river lives;
Where most of our crawfish used to come from;
Where commercial fishermen make a living;
A place of memories for a lot of people;
A home for ghost stories;
A place of great living complexity;
A controlled spillway;
A changing entity;
A smell in Spring;
A scalped wilderness regrowing its trees;
An escape for pleasure fishermen;
A revenue-bringer for sports shops;
A home for alligators;
A migratory terminal for grosbecs;
A place where once you could make a living picking moss;
A magical place for children;
A place where the Corps of Engineers has a huge debt to pay;
The future home of the Mississippi, like it or not.
A place where preservation is impossible but Conservation isn’t;
A place that could die of inattention;
Where many have drowned;
Where many have been born;
A place that once welcomed the village of Bayou Chene;
A caged giant;
A vast residence of the Great Mother;
A place cold in winter and hot in summer;
A place where I live;
An unbroken path to Canada and the Gulf of Mexico;
A worthy adversary;
An idea;
A source of inspiration;
A place for old people to teach young people;
A different thing to each person who is touched by it.

Come learn about the Real Atchafalaya ...

09/07/2026

Did you know .... Sept. 8 is celebrated as the birthday as The Blessed mother.

Come to BPHA Rosary Society Significance and help us celebrate ...

September 8 is celebrated annually as the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, honoring the birth of Mary, the Mother of Jesus . While the Bible does not record details of her birth, the Church has honored this feast for over 1,400 years, with roots in the early Christian East and adoption into the Roman liturgical calendar by the 7th century

Why September 8?

The date was chosen to be exactly nine months after the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8, which celebrates Mary’s conception without original sin This pairing reflects the Church’s view of Mary’s life as a unique part of God’s plan for salvation.

Mary's birth is part God's plan of salvation. Mary's obedience to God resulted in the offer of the gift of salvation to the entire human race. The result was eternal life.

There is nothing like the peace and healing that washes over you when you entrust your prayers to our Blessed mother. Whether you are seeking physical healing, spiritual restoration, or emotional peace, Rosary has the power to renew and restore through God’s grace

Come say the rosary with us tomorrow Sept 8 , special intentions will get a little extra on this Special day

08/27/2026

BPHA Sixth Annual Celebration of the Our Lady Queen of Peace Shrine in two days ....

08/26/2026

What's on our mind ... Our Sixth Annual Celebration of the Opening of Our Lady Queen of Peace Shrine.

This Saturday August 29, 2026 from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

A lite lunch will be served with refreshments. we will have a guest speaker, Mr. Paul McClaine.

Mr. McClaine is a dedicated servant of the Church who is deeply passionate about sharing the Catholic faith and fostering Marian devotion.

Over the years, he has been actively involved in community ministry, helping others grow closer to Christ through the Rosary prayer, scripture, and the sacraments.

He will share an inspiring message on faith, peace, and our Blessed Mother.

To ask Mary to pray for us is to ask her to present our needs to her Son, Jesus, who refuses her nothing."

Mary is the health for the sick, the comforter of the afflicted, and the refuge of the repentant.

"Mary does not just hear our requests; she binds our wounds and brings our broken hearts directly to the God.

Come celebrate Mary with us...

08/21/2026

08/02/2026

The Bayou Pigeon Heritage Association ....7th annual Wild Beast Feast ... Oct.10 2026

The Bayou Pigeon Heritage Association Wild Beast Feast is a tribute to the proud hunting heritage of the Bayou Cajuns who have called the Atchafalaya Basin and Bayou Pigeon home for generations.

Long before modern conveniences, our families depended on the woods, swamps, and bayous for food, and every hunt was a way of life that taught the importance of providing for family and neighbors.

Today, our Wild Beast Feast carries those traditions forward. Every pot, grill, and smoker is filled with wild game harvested by sportsmen and women who understand the value hunting and conservation.

The “La Bonne Chasse ‘The Good Hunt" isn't measured only by what's brought home, but by the memories made, and the stories shared around the table.

Come join us Oct. 10, 2026 ...As we gather to enjoy the bounty of God's creation, and celebrate the outdoor heritage that defines our community, and help ensure these traditions are passed on to the next generation.

Calling all Cajun camp cooks ... who is the best ... from the Eastern side of the basin... ie., Bayou Pigeon, Pierre Part, Belle River, Stephensville. The people from, PP / BR are always bragging about the food from their Firemans Fest and the St Joseph church fair.

Or is it someone from the Western side of the Basin, ie., Henderson Catahoula Breaux bridge or is Someone from south of Hwy 90, Morgan City.

come prove it... In the Spirit of Atchafalaya

06/07/2026

Bayou pigeon bridge is closed to marine traffic due to mechanical issues until further notice. A crew will come out in the morning to fix the issues.

06/04/2026

BAYOU PIGEON CRAWFEST UPDATE – RAIN OR SHINE! 🌦️

The Bayou Pigeon Heritage Association wants everyone to know that the 5th Annual Bayou Pigeon Crawfest scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, will go on regardless of the weather.

While the forecast is still uncertain, says 50% chance of Rain.

We are already implementing our plans to ensure that our guests, vendors, musicians, and volunteers can enjoy a great day of food, music, fellowship, and fun.

Our festivities will be moved to our indoor facilities, including the BPHA Activity Center and our covered outdoor pavilion. All scheduled activities—including the bands, auctions, food service, and museum tours—will continue as planned.

🎵 Live MusicT ; The bands will perform inside the Activity Center at their regularly scheduled times.🍽️

Food Service: All of your favorite Crawfest menu items—including boiled crawfish, crawfish pies, crawfish fettuccine, fried fish, hambuergers, hotdogs, sweets, and more—will be served from our Activity Center serving line.

🔨 Auctions: The live and silent auctions will be conducted inside the Activity Center at the times posted on our event schedule. The raffle drawings will done in the activity center as well.

🎨 Arts & Crafts Vendors: We will work with our vendors on the morning of the event and arrange booth locations according to weather conditions. Vendors who choose not to participate because of weather concerns will be offered the option of a rain check for a future event or reimbursement of their booth fee.

🚗 Parking Information: The biggest challenge we anticipate is parking. Due to the recent wet conditions, our regular parking area at the ball field is too saturated to safely accommodate vehicles. As a result, parking will be available along Highway 75 and other designated areas. We will have shuttle vehicles operating throughout the day to assist visitors who may need to park farther away from the festival grounds. The sheriff will provide deputies to help guide traffic satety.

Our volunteers will do everything possible to make your arrival and departure as convenient as possible.

🙏 A Special Prayer : We are extremely sorry for any inconvenience these weather-related adjustments may cause. However, with so many volunteers, vendors, musicians, sponsors, and supporters committed to this event, cancellation is simply not an option.

As many of you know, Our Lady, Queen of Peace, the patroness of our shrine at the Bayou Pigeon Heritage Association, watches over our community. We ask for her intercession and pray that the rain holds off long enough for us to enjoy a wonderful day together.

🏛️ Museum Open: The Bayou Pigeon Museum will be open throughout the day, giving visitors an opportunity to explore and experience the unique history and culture of the Atchafalaya Basin.

👢 A Little Cajun Advice: Leave the fancy shoes at home. This may be a day when your "white Cajun boots" are the perfect footwear!

Most importantly, we ask that you come out and support the Bayou Pigeon Heritage Association, our museum, our vendors, and all the hardworking volunteers who have invested countless hours to make this event possible.

Rain or shine, we'll be ready to welcome you to Bayou Pigeon Crawfest 2026!Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you on June 6th.— Bayou Pigeon Heritage Association Board of Directors

Fr. Al Davidson will be there and has ask ed “Our Lady Queen of Peace “ we ask in your sons name Jesus Christ … help us make this day a success “

Preserving the Heritage of the "Bayou Pigeon "Bayou Pigeon proud.

05/25/2026

MEMORIAL DAY ... LEST WE FORGET