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The Louisiana Fur and Wildlife Festival is called the "Coldest" festival in Louisiana, takes place in the heart of winter. The Louisiana Fur and Wildlife Festival was chosen as a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society in 1989, 2012 and 2013.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.southeasttourism.org/content.cfm?type=C&ID=7/ )〕 This award is a coveted honor among 12 member states. ==Industries honored== The festival honors nine native industries, all vital to Cameron Parish, usually on a rotating basis. * Shrimp * Farming/Rice * Hunting and Wildlife * Alligator * Oyster * Menhaden (pogy fish) * Fur * Cattle * Oil In conjunction with each festival, a queen’s pageant is held; an individual is named King Fur to represent the industry being honored; a cookbook is published which contains photographs and winners from the previous festival; a parade is held, and the festival hosts a delegation from its sister festival, the National Outdoor Show from Cambridge MD. Festival contests include oyster shucking, muskrat and nutria skinning, skeet shooting, trap setting, and duck and goose calling, and a Gumbo Cook-off. A booth located on the fairgrounds showcases the history of the festival. The festival also features carnival rides, exhibits, live music and dancing, and regional food. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Louisiana Fur and Wildlife Festival」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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