Fishtival Exhibitors:

• Bayou Rebirth- hands on wetland demonstration
  
  
• Wish To Fish LA- casting contest for ages 6-17, free cast net throwing lessons and kiddie fishing pool for ages 6 and under
  
  
• La. Sea Grant/LSU Ag Center- displays
  
  
• New Orleans Power Squadron- boating information and handouts
  
  
• National Parks Service- Jean Lafite National Park- display
  
  
• Louisana Wildlife Art by Bill Dazat- fish sculpture carving and digital artwork
  
  
• America's Wetlands- see the "Estuarians"- costumed estuary animals
  
  
• UNO Nekton Research Lab- fish tank display
  
  
• Calmwater Charters- Capt. Danny Wray- free fly fishing lessons
  
  
• La. Dept. of Natural Resources/Coastal Management- display and handouts
  
  
• Hurst Middle School LaBranche Wetland Watchers- "live critters" to touch and hold
  
  
• Lake Pontchartrain Basin Museum- display and exhibit
  
  
• New Orleans Fly Fishers- watch these guys tie "flies" for fly fishing lures
  
  
• Glinda Schafer-local artist- selling marsh scene artwork
  
  
• Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation- interactive display
  
  
• La. Dept.of Wildlife and Fisheries/Aquatic Outreach Program- fish displays, identification & demos
  
  
• U.S. Coast Guard Auxillary- come see "Coastie" the moving, talking, siren and water shooting little boat
  
  
• Kaye Florane- digital designs of Southeast Louisiana
  
  
• Plus: Raffles Galore, Silent Auction, Mardi Gras toss of fishing baits for kids, Food and Soft Drinks available at Parkview Cafe, and Music!