La Marque Bayou Fest

to 10 p.m. at Highland Bayou Park. From live music to kids' activities to fireworks, Bayou Fest offers fun for all ages. Admission and field parking is free. Just take I-45 South, Exit 10. Here is a run-down of activities:

BAYOU FEST BBQ COOKOFF
Compete with the best of the best as part of the Galveston County Triple Crown! On Friday, October 15, 2021, the BBQ Cook-Off ramps up as teams compete

for $10,000 in prize money. Rules and reservation lists are available by contacting Texas City – La Marque Chamber at 409-935-1408. The Bayou Fest Cook-Off features 100 BBQ spots with easy access, stabilized ground, water and power hookups. ARTS & CRAFTS
Get a jump on your Christmas shopping while the kids play at La Marque Bayou Fest's vendor fair! We expect more than 20 craft vendors for 2021. Are you crafty? Bayou Fest is accepting applications now for arts & crafts vendors. https://ci.la-marque.tx.us/518/6173/Bayou-Fest-Food-and-Craft-Vendors

CHILDREN'S FISHING TOURNAMENT
Join Rusty Hook Fishing Club for the annual kids' fishing tournament! The first 200 children 12 years old and younger to register will receive a free t-shirt and lunch. Participants must provide a rod and rod and reel, but Boyd's One Stop will provide the bait. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. Kids can fish from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with parent or guardian supervision. For ten categories of fish, kids can win a new rod and reel plus a new tackle box provided by La Marque Lions Club. Alex's A/C provides goody bags stuffed with goodies from several TCLM Chamber members. PUMPKIN PATCH & FAMILY FUN
Pick a pumpkin for FREE, find a spot under the pavilion and get creative! La Marque Lions Club will present cash prizes for the first-, second- and third-favorite pumpkins. Age divisions are 5 years and under, 6-10 years, 11-14 years and 15-19 years. A parent must accompany children under the age of 12. Plus! - get a wrist band to enjoy the bounce houses, zip line, face painting and Stan the Train Man. MUTTON BUSTIN'
Dress up your little cowboys and cowgirls and meet us near the pavilion. Registration is at noon and the events start at 1:00 p.m. The fee is $20. There are two age categories, 2-5 and 6-7. Belt buckles will be awarded for Grand Champion and Reserve Champion in each age group. The weight limit is 65 pounds and parents must sign a waiver at registration. FREE CONCERTS
Grab your friends, bring chairs and dance the night away at this free community concert. Make sure to visit our food trucks and craft vendors between shows. La Marque Lions Club sells beer on site, so no coolers, please. Rock the night away with The Mighty Orq at 4:30 p.m., Brown Sugar at 6:30 p.m. and Johnathan Tyler and the Northern Lights at 8:30 p.m. AMOCO FCU FIREWORKS SHOW
Stay until 10:00 p.m. to watch the spectacular AMOCO Federal Credit Union Fireworks Show. FREE PARKING
Parking is free. It's parking in a field on the grass - rain or shine. All possible accommodations will be made for handicapped parking, but space is limited. Rideshare services are welcomed and encouraged. La Marque Bayou Fest is presented by City of La Marque and the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce. For more information, follow the Bayou Fest page, visit lamarquebayoufest.com or call Colleen at 409-938-9255.