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Events Near Franklin LA

Teche Area Farmers Market

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 7:00am
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New Iberia, LA
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Fightingville Fresh Community Farmers Market

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 1:00pm
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Lafayette, LA
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JPJ Memorial 1-Mile Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Moncus Park
Lafayette, LA
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Spirit of Morgan City Christmas Festival

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 1:30pm
Lawrence Park
Morgan City, LA
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Ducks Unlimited - Houma Sponsor Banquet

Ducks Unlimited - Houma Sponsor Banquet

Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024 at 6:00pm
Ellendale Country Club
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Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 9:00am
Delcambre, LA
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LCC Winter Fest

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 11:00am
Lighthouse Community Church
Berwick, LA
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Meche's Mile

Sunday, Dec 8, 2024 at 8:00am
Moncus Park
Lafayette, LA
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Goldenfliers 5 and 10 Miler

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 7:00am
Pointe Marie Subdivision
Baton Rouge, LA
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Cajun Country Run

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 7:30am
Acadiana Park Nature Station
Lafayette, LA
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