| 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!
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