Fall Mullet Festivals

If you find yourself anywhere near the Bayou in October, be sure to visit one of the local mullet festivals honoring a lesser known but avidly loved fish of the South. This is the best time of year to enjoy them as their season runs from April to November with the end of September being prime harvest time.

Mullet lends itself nicely to frying, smoking, grilling, and just about any other type of culinary approach you can imagine. If you’ve never tried it, the flavor is sweet, a bit nutty, and very addictive. Mullet eating, of course, is only part of the festival activities. Parades, music, mullet tossing contests, and a huge number of vendors and crafts are usually on hand as well.

Mullet are famous for jumping and skipping on the water which is why they are often referred to as happy mullet. So if you’re in the mood for a little happiness as well, you can’t go wrong by jumping over to one of these lively places for a great day of fish and fun.