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2026 TFAE Cajun Food Fest & 5k Run for Excellence

Date:
Sat, May 09, 2026 at 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location:
Bayou Black Drive
Houma, Louisiana
70360
United States
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Links:
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Tags:
5k Run

Day of race will kick off with the Battle of the High School Bands starting in the courthouse square at 4:00pm. Food Fest gates will open at 6pm at the start of the race. We will party the night away with Dag of Donuts. Your race registration includes race shirt and entry into the food fest. All you can eat and drink for one price.

All the money we raise goes to support education and educators in Terrebonne Parish. Come for the Run, Stay for the Fun...See you all May 9! Don't forget your favorite festival chair.

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