ART AUCTION—LIVE MUSIC —GUEST SPEAKERS—RAFFLES
On Sunday, March 17th, 2024, Atchafalaya Basinkeeper will host its 8th Annual Save The Basin event at Artmosphere in Downtown Lafayette!
Come enjoy the unique Cajun-inspired artists, silent auction, raffles and stick around for live music
* Michael Doucet et Chad Viator * Forest Huval Band * The Babineaux Sisters * Drew Landry*
Every attendee receives a raffle ticket for a swamp tour for up to 6 people with Basinkeeper Dean Wilson.
Guest speakers will be discussing our organizations’ most critical achievements in the Basin and some of the most troublesome hurdles to date facing our progress in conservation.
This all day event brings together communities around South Central Louisiana in support of the beautiful Louisiana wetlands we all cherish. The Atchafalaya Basin the most productive swamp in the world and is vitally important to Louisiana’ Cajun culture; it supports a unique ecosystem of cypress-tupelo swamps found nowhere else on the planet, provides a habitat for our fishing and crawfishing economy, and plays a significant role as a safe harbor for thousands of migratory birds as well as protecting millions of people in South Louisiana from Mississippi River floods.
All proceeds from the event – including 10 percent of all food – will go directly towards protecting and restoring the Basin.
Admission is $15 - Tickets available online and at the door.
(Donate $10 along with your ticket price and receive membership to Atchafalaya Basinkeeper!)
Artists, Please contact Monica @ 225-685-9439 to submit art for the silent auction OR fill out this form with your submissions: Submission Form
