Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival (Oct. 14-16)

This weekend is the annual Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival, which benefits the non-profit group The Friends of Conroe, Inc. The festival is held in downtown Conroe. If you can't find anywhere to park, or if you don't feel like trying, you can catch a shuttle in the parking lot of Target. Click here to view a map.

There is plenty to do at the festival: eat, shop, listen to live music, eat some more, browse the various arts and crafts booths, etc. There is also a kids' area with rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, a "monster mural," and a stage for local dance teams to perform.

There are a lot of food vendors at this festival. You will see the typical festival items like corn dogs, lemonade,  turkey legs, kettle corn, etc., but there will also be Cajun items like pistolettes, crawfish etoufee, gumbo, red beans and rice, cajun catfish, and even alligator on a stick. To see a complete list of this year's vendors, click here.

The live music at the festival includes country, zydeco, blues, and more. To view a complete list of this year's musical guests, click here.

Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online. If you purchase a one-day pass at the gate, it will cost $12. If you purchase online, it is $9, but there is a $1.49 fee. You can also purchase a 3-day pass online for $18 (plus 1.98 fee), which is a good deal if you plan on attending all three days. To buy tickets online, click here.

Festival hours:
Friday 14th: 6pm- midnight
Saturday 15th: 11am-midnight
Sunday 16th: 12 noon- 6pm