Meetings & Conventions

The Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau wants to help you plan a successful event. If you would like to host your next meeting or convention here on the Cajun Coast, our resources can help make your job easier.

We can:
• Liaison with local officials to secure letters of invitation and coordinate welcome for opening ceremonies.
• Assist local and state organization leaders in presentation of official bid.
• Coordinate competitive proposals from area facilities.
• Coordinate facility site inspections, area familiarization tour and
appropriate facility profiles.
• Assist in generating media exposure through media contacts.
• Provide a list of local sources for supplies and services.
• Facilitate with speakers, attractions, restaurants, spouse programs, theme parties and children’s activities.
• Provide delegate name badges. (Advance notice is required, minimum of 10 rooms booked)
• Provide area promotional literature and welcome bags for registration.
• Make available color slides for promotional literature.
• Make every effort to accommodate special requirements of your organization.

Auditorium | Hotels/Motels | Bed & Breakfast | Attractions | Multi-Purpose Facilities | Picnic Areas | Bakeries | Caterers | Disc Jockies | Florists | Photographers/Photography | Rentals | Shipping/Packaging |
Transportation Services | Video Production | Suggested Spouse Itineraries |
Evening Entertainment Suggestions for Groups

The Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau does not independently verify information contained within these listings and does not warrant the quality or reputation of the services or products offered.

Auditorium

Morgan City Auditorium
Steve Morell
Hwy. 182 and Myrtle Street, P.O. Box 2303
Morgan City, LA 70381
(985) 380-4639, Fax (985) 380-4642
Email: s.morell@cityofmc.com

Meeting Rooms: 4
Maximum Theatre Capacity: 1000
Maximum Banquet Capacity: 700
Maximum Concourse Capacity: 150
Maximum Ballroom Capacity: 1428
Balcony Capacity: 550

The Morgan City Auditorium has two concourses, full service kitchen, a ballroom and theater. Murals and paintings by local artists are featured throughout the building.

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Hotels/Motels

Best Western Forest Inn
Al Kuhlman
1909 Main St., P.O. Box 1069
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1810, Fax (337) 828-1810
E-mail: gretchenkluke@bellsouth.net
Web: www.bestwestern.com

Number of Guest Rooms: 89
Meeting Rooms: 4
Maximum Theatre Capacity: 200
Maximum Banquet Capacity: 200
Maximum Reception Capacity: 600

Amenities include a full service restaurant, lounge, free high speed Internet, micro-fridges in all rooms, complimentary hot breakfast buffet (Mon.–Sat., except holidays), coin guest laundry and pool.

Best Western Morgan City
Chad Armand
1011 Brashear Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-9175 or (800) 528-1234, Fax (985) 385-9177
E-mail: carmand@ascensionhotels.com
Web: www.bwmorgancity.com

Number of Guest Rooms: 61

Amenities include free high-speed Internet, voicemail, outdoor pool, microwaves, refrigerators, hair dryers and coffeemakers. Free local calls. Complimentary continental breakfast. On-site guest laundry—same day dry cleaning and laundry service; free local health club membership; jacuzzi suites

Days Inn
Danny Donham, CHA
7408 Hwy. 182 , Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-5750, Fax (985) 385-0224
E-mail: ddonham@daysinnmc.com
Web: www.daysinnmc.com

Number of Guests Rooms: 137
Meeting Rooms: 1
Maximum Banquet Capacity: 70
Maximum Reception Capacity: 90

Amenities include wireless Internet, business center, outdoor pool, coin laundry, free access to local health club, newly renovated rooms, micro-fridges, on-site restaurant.

Morgan City Holiday Inn
Sharon Howell
520 Roderick St., P.O. Box 2060, Morgan City, LA 70381
(985) 385-2200, Fax (985) 384-3810
E-mail: showell@lhmhotels.com
Web: www.holiday-inn.com/morgancityla

Number of Guest Rooms: 221
Meeting Rooms: 4
Maximum Theatre Capacity: 200
Maximum Banquet Capacity: 150
Maximum Reception Capacity: 150

Amenities include pool, lounge, full service restaurant and free wireless Internet.

Plantation Inn
Nissa Giarth
815 Hwy. 90 E (Bayou Vista), Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 395-4511, Fax (985) 395-4862
E-mail: nssg1@aol.com
Web: www.plantationinnmcla.com

Number of Guest Rooms: 163
Meeting Rooms: 1
Maximum Theatre Capacity: 75
Maximum Banquet Capacity: 75
Maximum Reception Capacity: 75

Amenities include pool, lounge, restaurant, meeting rooms, washateria, laundry service, kitchenettes, suites, picnic area with barbecue pit.

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Bed & Breakfast

The Fairfax House
99 Main Street, Franklin, LA
(337) 828-1195, Fax: (337) 828-1198
Web: www.thefairfaxhouse.net

A luxury inn and resort on Bayou Teche featuring six guest suites with private Jacuzzi baths, spacious porches, outdoor pool, tennis courts, boat and bicycle rentals, horseback riding and whimsical activities such as life size chess and a restored bowling alley. Facility available for rental.

The Prevost House Bed & Breakfast
606 Palfrey St., Franklin, LA 70538
337-829-0417
E-mail: theprevosthouse@bellsouth.net

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Attractions

Arlington Plantation
Jodie Johnson
11532 Hwy. 182, Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-2644

Maximum Reception Capacity: 100

Rental fee charged. Listed on National Register of Historic Places

Grevemberg House Museum
Craig Landry
407 Sterling Road, P.O. Box 400, Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-2092, Fax (337) 828-2028
E-mail: info@grevemberghouse.com
Web: www.grevemberghouse.com

Meeting Rooms: 2
Maximum Theatre Capacity: 20
Maximum Banquet Capacity: 12
Maximum Reception Capacity: 150

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Grevemberg House Museum has been authentically restored. The grounds also included in the rental of the home.

Louisiana State Museum at Patterson
(Wedell-Williams Aviation Museum/Cypress Sawmill Exhibits)
Kathryn DeLee, Director
118 Cotten Rd., Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 399-1268, Fax (985) 399-9910 with notice
E-mail: kdelee@crt.state.la.us
Web: http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/wedellex.htm

Maximum Reception Capacity: 250

The museum documents Louisiana’s aviation history and cypress industry.

Teche Theatre for the Performing Arts
Tyra Yarber
501 Main St., P.O. Box 217, Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-2787
Web: www.ttpaonline.com

Maximum Theatre Capacity: 240
Maximum Banquet Capacity: 120
Maximum Reception Capacity: 250

Available for meetings, receptions & performing arts

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Multi-Purpose Facilities

American Legion Hall (Post 96)
Donald Tellman, Commander
1015 Everett St., P.O. Box 336, Morgan City, LA 70381-0336
(985) 384-9047, Fax (985) 385-3148
E-mail: talp96@aol.com

Large banquet room which can accommodate up to 250 auditorium setup, 150 seated. Amenities include a kitchen and stage.

American Legion W.L. Bernauer Jr. (Post 242)
Edwin Grow
3600 Hwy. 90 W, Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-3248

Large banquet room which can accommodate up to 300. Amenities include a kitchen.

Bayou Vista Community Center
Cabrini Angeron, Manager
1333 Belleview St., Bayou Vista
P.O. Box 635, Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-6552, Fax (985) 395-9044
E-mail: cabrini.bvcc@cox-internet.com

Large gym which can accommodate up to 980 people and smaller meeting rooms which can accommodate up to 75 people. Amenities include a kitchen with walk-in cooler and icemaker, as well as a stage. Three baseball fields and walking trail on grounds. Covered play area. Spay park.

Berwick Civic Complex
Addie Adams
Hwy. 182 at Patti Drive, P.O. Box 486, Berwick, LA 70342
(985) 385-5290 or (985) 384-8858
E-mail: addie@townofberwick.org
Web: www.townofberwick.org

Large gym, which can accommodate from 482 to 800 people and smaller meeting rooms which can accommodate up to 100 people. Amenities include a kitchen and stage. An outdoor pavilion, playground and baseball fields on site.

City Park Recreation Center
Chris Barrilleaux
Gum Street, P.O. Box 567, Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-6324, Fax (337) 828-2927
Voice mail: (337) 828-6323
E-mail: franklinparks@hotmail.com

Large gym that can accommodate up to 400 people and smaller rooms which can accommodate up to 50. Amenities include a kitchen, stage and adequate space for entertainment.

Knights of Columbus
Allen Adams Jr.
182 Elm St., Centerville, LA 70522
(337) 836-5375

Large area that accomodates up to 250. Amenities include kitchen, stage and large parking area.

Patterson Area Civic Center
Jerry Boyles, Park Director
Hwy. 90 at Cotten Road, P.O. Box 1199, Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-8313, Fax (985) 395-8320
E-mail: pacc@teche.net

Accommodations include gym (1,000 people), banquet room (200) and meeting room (100). Excellent RV rally accommodations. Amenities include stage and kitchen. Outdoor pavilions, baseball fields, tennis courts, golf course, children’s playground and campground located on site.

St. Mary Recreation District No. 1 Recreation Center
1109 Lake Palourde Bypass Road, P.O. Box 82, Amelia, LA 70340
(985) 631-2032, Fax (985) 631-2035
Web: http://ameliarec.com

The gymnasium can accommodate up to 1,000 people with a banquet/meeting room that can accommodate up to 200. Amenities include a kitchen, weight room, fields for baseball, football and soccer, tennis court, walking track and equipment for basketball and volleyball.

Siracusaville Recreation Building
Leroy Trim, Director
1110 Grace St., P.O. Box 922, Siracusaville, LA 70381
(985) 385-4224, Fax (985) 385-6928

Large gym which can accommodate 500 people. Kitchen on site. Grounds include basketball and tennis courts, softball and baseball fields, horseshoe court, weight room, playground and walking trail.

Elks Lodge
Elwood C. Stevens Jr.
504 Second St., P.O. Box 2626, Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-8611

Large room which can accommodate 128 people. One smaller room can accommodate up to 20 people.

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Picnic Areas

Lake End Park
Dwayne Barbier
P.O. Box 1218, Hwy. 70 , Morgan City, LA 70381
(985) 380-4623

One large pavilion and two smaller pavilions. Barbecue pits, picnic area, boat launch, beach and walking trail.

Kemper Williams Park
Jerry Boyles, Park Director
P.O. Box 1199, Cotten Road off Highway 90, Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-2298, Fax (985) 395-8320
E-mail: pacc@teche.net

Three pavilions, barbecue pits, picnic areas, golf course, horseshoe pits, RV campgrounds, baseball fields and tennis courts.

Franklin City Park
Chris Barrilleaux
P.O. Box 567, Gum St., Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-6324, Fax (337) 828-2927
Voice mail: (337) 828-6323
E-mail: franklinparks@hotmail.com

Swimming pool, kiddy pool, covered picnic area and playground.

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Bakeries

Cannata’s Food World
853 Hwy. 90 E, Bayou Vista, LA 70380
(985) 395-3575

Ginger’s Bakery
1000 Seventh St., Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-5769

Heavenly Delights Bakery
1104 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-3223, Fax (337) 828-3223

Rouses Fresh Market
6403 Hwy. 90 E, Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-4477

Wal-Mart Super Center
973 Hwy. 90 E, Bayou Vista, LA 70380
(985) 395-7022

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Caterers

Cannata’s “Event Solutions”
6307 W. Park Ave., Houma, LA 70364
(985) 873-9119

Food, flowers, cake, fine wines and spirits, staff, decor, gift baskets and king cakes. Full service catering.

Breaux’s Deli
Wayne Breaux
P.O. Box 213, Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 923-4470 or (337) 923-4402, Fax (337) 923-2255

Sandwich, fruit and vegetable trays.

Charlie’s of Franklin
Charlie Faul
1416 Northwest Blvd., Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-7211 or (337) 828-4169, Fax (337) 828-4154

Full menu available. Specializing in barbecue, steaks and seafood.

A Family Affair
Susan L. Billiot
1504 N. Third St., Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-9554

Full menu available.

Forest Restaurant
Margaret Chauvin
1905 W. Main St. (Hwy 182), P.O. Box 1069, Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-3300

Full menu available. Specializing in Cajun dishes.

Harbor Seafood
Virginia Bailey
500 Universe St., P.O. Box 2497, Bayou Vista, LA 70392
(985) 395-3474

Full menu available. Specializing in seafood and Cajun dishes.

Holiday Inn
Sharon Howell
520 Roderick St., Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-2200, Fax (985) 384-3810
E-mail: bwhipple@lhmhotels.com
Web: www.holiday-inn.com/morgancityla

Full menu available.

Richard’s Catering Service
Ervin Richard
2618 Hwy. 182 E, Bayou Vista, LA 70380
(985) 395-7282

Mobile unit for boiled seafood.

Rosario’s Catering and Frozen Meals
7516 Hwy 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380,
(985) 384-8888, Fax (985) 385-3900

Full menu catering and frozen meals.

Rouses Fresh Market
Cynthia Smith
6403 Hwy. 90 E, Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-4477

Specializing in cocktail food and cakes.

Tampico’s
Michael Izaguirre
1025 Victor II Blvd., Ste. G, Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-2784, Fax (985) 384-2480

Specializing in Mexican food.

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Disc Jockeys

Easy Street Productions
Robin Boudreaux
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-7155, Fax (337) 828-4983
E-mail: robinboudreaux@cox.net
Web: www.easystreetpro.com

DJ and equipment rental: speakers, microphone, lighting, portable stage available.

Millennium Sound and Lighting
Daniel Dreyer
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 518-4430
E-mail: danieldreyer@atvci.net

The Music Man
James Stansbury Jr.
Morgan City, Louisiana 70380
(985) 631-0160

Weddings, dances, parties, banquets, reunions, etc. One hundred percent compact disc.

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Florists

Ambassador Florist & Gifts
7706 Hwy. 90, Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-5466

Cannata’s Food World
853 Hwy. 90 E, Bayou Vista, LA 70380
(985) 395-3575

Dale’s Florist & Gifts Inc.
715 Federal Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-5932
Web: www.dalesflorist.com

Flower Fashions
1012 Eighth St., Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-3820
E-mail: flowfash@bellsouth.net

Franklin Flower Shop
309 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0470

Le’s Fashion & Gifts
619 Southeast Blvd., Bayou Vista, LA 70380
(985) 395-7200

Rouses Fresh Market
6403 Hwy. 90 E, Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-4477

Town & Country Florist & Gifts
3515 Hwy. 182, Berwick, LA 70342
(985) 385-6929

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Photographers/Photography

Miguez Photography
824 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0650

Mike’s Photography Studio & Hair Fashion
211 Rosebud St., Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 924-7711 or (337) 578-2274

Paul’s Photo Service
1009 Malcolm St., P.O. Box 169, Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-4237

Photo Express
6437 Hwy 182, Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-4444

Photo Express
1803 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-4444

Photo Quick, Inc.
1101 Seventh St., Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-2890
E-mail: photoquick@bellsouth.net
Web: www.photoquicklab.photoreflect.com

Portrait Gallery
4928 Hwy. 182, Patterson, LA. 70392
(985) 395-3126, Fax (985) 395-3123
E-mail: kjbyron@cox.net

Rite Aid Express 1 Hour Photo
• 1301 Hwy. 90 E, Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 395-6181
• 1223 N. Victor II Blvd., Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-2794

Skeet's Photo Service
Patterson, LA
(985) 395-6216

Wade Gussman, Photographer
1322 Federal Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-5140

Wal-Mart Super Center 1 Hour Photo
Hwy. 90 E, Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-9162

World of Photography
1023 Fifth St., Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-6565, Fax (985) 385-6562
E-mail: info@mcworldofphoto.com
Web site: www.mcworldofphoto.com


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Rentals

Bayou Industrial Maintenance Services
O. Jay Barbier
2675 Fourth St., Berwick, LA 70342
(985) 384-2003
E-mail: bims@petronet.net

G & L Weddings To Remember, LLC
Linda Jennings
204 Hwy 90, P.O. Box 208, Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 399-0087, Fax (985) 399-0087
E-mail: weddingstorememberLLC@hotmail.com

Decorating for weddings, receptions and parties. We have costumes for parties and other events.


Ideal Rentals, Inc.
7600 Hwy. 90 E, Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-0303, Fax (985) 384-0307

Lemoine’s Fun Jumps
Jimmy Lemoine
(985) 384-7691

13 X 13 and 15 X 15 Space Walks available for rental. Includes delivery, set up and pick up.


Reliable Rentals
3503 Hwy. 182, Berwick, LA 70342
(985) 385-1545
E-mail: rely98@atvci.net

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Shipping/Packaging

Federal Express
(800) 463-3339

Fournets Pharmacy & Professional Home Medical
1524 Hospital Ave., Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-3392, Fax (337) 828-3414
E-mail: fournet@fournetrx.com
Web Site: www.fournetrx.com

Package Place
816 Brashear Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-4505

Saia Motor Freight Line, Inc.
104 E. Woodlawn Ranch Rd.
Houma, LA 70363 (general office)
(985) 868-1030

UPS
(800) 742-5877

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Transportation Services

A Touch of Class
211 Rosebud St., Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 924-7711 or (337) 578-2274

Enterprise Rent A Car
800 Hwy 182, Suite A, Berwick, LA 70342
(985) 385-1868, Fax (985) 385-1833
Web Site: www.enterprise.com

Ibert’s Limousines
1007 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-5426

Jones Funeral Home
715 Sixth St., Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-8643

Cajun Cab
201 Pecos St., Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-6001

Pro Auto Rentals
7019 Hwy. 182 E, Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-3701, Fax (800) 477-9372
E-mail: proautorentals@aol.com

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Video Production

KWBJ–39
608 Michigan St., Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-6960, Fax (985) 385-1916
E-mail: dcprice@kwbj.net

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Suggested Spouse Itineraries

Traveling luncheon at several plantation homes
At the first plantation home, enjoy mimosas and Bloody Marys. At the second stop, enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch and at the third stop, have coffee and dessert. Afterwards, enjoy a stroll down Franklin’s Main Street.

Tour of plantation homes
Sample the charming town of Franklin with over 400 noteworthy properties, many listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Select from private homes opened especially for you or public homes opened year round. Enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants or enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch at one of the homes. Mix the plantation homes with a walking tour of the historic district and shopping along Franklin’s Main Street.

Shop ’til you drop
Plan a shopping spree with several of our boutiques throughout the parish, with merchants providing snacks at each shop. With advance notice, ask boutique owners to offer demonstrations and/or clothing, jewelry or gift trunk shows.

Morgan City Main Street
Begin the morning with a tour of Cypress Manor & Mardi Gras Museum. Tour the gift shop, then walk over to Trinity Episcopal Church for a brief tour of the church and an explanation of the stained glass windows. Following Trinity, enjoy a walking tour of the downtown historic area with local volunteer tour guides. Enjoy a light lunch downtown at Café Jo Jo’s or have a catered meal with local entertainment at the Old Elks Lodge. Following lunch, leisurely shop at the boutiques located throughout the historic district.

Church tour
Stained glass and beautiful altars are prevalent throughout St. Mary Parish’s churches. Tour Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Trinity Episcopal Church, Pharr Chapel Methodist, Church of the Assumption and/or St. Mary’s Episcopal in Franklin.

Gaming
Try your luck at one of our premier casinos: The Amelia Belle and Cypress Bayou Casino/ Shorty’s. The Amelia Belle is our first floating casino on the Cajun Coast, complete with more than 800 slots and table games such as Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Pai Gow Poker, Texas Hold’em Bonus, Three Card Poker, or even live poker! Enjoy lunch on your own at the Amelia Belle Buffet. That afternoon, head to Cypress Bayou Casino/Shorty’s, Louisiana’s first land-based casino, located on the Chitimacha Indian Reservation in Charenton. Cypress Bayou Casino and Shorty’s has over 1350 slot machines and more than 50 table games including blackjack, craps, roulette, Let it Ride Bonus, Three and Four Card Poker. There is also a Live Action Poker Room featuring Texas Hold’em and Off Track Betting and a variety of restaurants.

Antiquing and flea marketing throughout the parish
Shop at Bayou Chic Uniques & Antiques and Emery’s.

Plan your own tour for the interests of your group
For assistance, contact the CCVCB.

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