2009 Community Events

Bach Lunch

Every Friday thru May 1
Bach Lunch is a free lunch hour series featuring different musicians performing from noon to 1 p.m. during the spring and fall, sponsored by the Lafayette Natural History Museum and Planetarium.
Parc Sans Souci, Lafayette
(337) 291-5544 / (337) 291-5461
www.lnhmpmuseum.org

Downtown Alive!

Every Friday thru June 5
Downtown Lafayette comes alive with a series of outdoor concerts for the entire family. Downtown Alive! is the biggest and best downtown tradition.
Parc Sans Souci or Parc International, Lafayette
(337) 291-5566
www.downtownlafayette.org

Second Saturday ArtWalk

Second Saturday of every month
Enjoy an evening browsing various galleries, etc. enjoy original art work pieces along with complimentary wine, hors d’oeuvres at various locations along with entertainment in the line of bands, etc.
Downtown, Lafayette
(337) 291-5566
www.downtownlafayette.org

Rhythms on the River

Every Thursday thru May 14
Join us for great food, drink and music every Thursday.
River Ranch Town Square, Lafayette
(337) 216-6529
www.riverranchdevelopment.com

Festival International de Louisiane

Apr 22-26
Festival International de Louisiane is a FREE annual visual and performing arts festival celebrating the French cultural heritage of south Louisiana.
Downtown, Lafayette
(337) 232-8086
www.festivalinternational.com
info@festivalinternational.com

Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival

May 1-3
Three-day festival featuring over 30 Cajun & Zydeco bands on three stages with crawfish cooked every way imaginable.
Parc Hardy, Breaux Bridge
(337) 332-6655
www.bbcrawfest.com

Cajun Heartland State Fair

May 21-31
The 20th Cajun Heartland State Fair promises the best in family entertainment for children of all ages.
Cajundome, Lafayette
(337) 265-2100
www.cajundome.com

EatLafayette

Jun 22 - Aug 15
EatLafayette is a celebration showcasing the restaurants that make Acadiana culture so appetizing. Dining enthusiasts will enjoy discounts and specials at each of the featured locations.
Lafayette
(337) 232-3737/(800) 346-1958,
www.EatLafayette.com
info@lafayettetravel.com

FreedomFest

July 4
Live music, food, water fight, bar-b-que cook-off, children’s patriotic dress-up contest and a massive fireworks display. Bring chairs, umbrellas and blankets. No ice chests or pets!
Cajun Field, Lafayette
(337) 235-2471
www.freedomfest08.com

Red, White & Boom!

July 4
The Acadiana Symphony Orchestra presents the annual Happy Birthday, America! Concert promising fun for adults and children alike, plus food vendors, fun jumps, fireworks and many other fun activities.
Parc International, Lafayette
(337) 232-4277
www.acadianasymphony.org

Le Cajun French Music Festival and Awards Show

August 13-15
The Le Cajun Awards and Festival is a unique three-day event that features an awards ceremony honoring the best in Cajun music and Cajun musicians and includes a two-day dance festival with award winning Cajun bands providing the music.
Blackham Coliseum, Lafayette
(337) 232-3737/(800) 346-1958,
www.cajunfrenchmusic.org

Annual National Day of the Acadians Celebration

August 14
The National Day of Acadians is a celebration of Cajun history, traditions and culture featuring lectures, entertainment, theatre, music, an Acadian banner procession to a French mass at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church with the Acadian Memorial Choir and reception on the Bayou.
Acadian Memorial, St. Martinville
(337) 394-2258
www.acadianmemorial.org
info@acadianmemorial.org

27th Annual Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival

September 5
Fifteen non-stop hours of live spicy music, culture food and craft demonstrations.
Zydeco Festival Grounds, Plaisance
(337) 942-2392
www.zydeco.org

Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival & Fair

September 23-27
Carnival, parades, photo exhibit, art and flower show.
New Iberia
(337) 369-9323
www.hisugar.org

Roberts Cove Germanfest

October 3 & 4
German bands, singers and dancers, folklore and rice threshing demonstrations, antique farm equipment, variety of German foods and Kiddie land.
St. Leo Catholic Church grounds, Roberts Cove
Sat.,10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun.,10 a.m.-5 p.m.
(337) 334-8354,
www.robertscovegermanfest.com
info@robertscovegermanfest.com

Festivals Acadiens et Creoles

October 9-11
Celebrate everything uniquely Cajun and Creole with a combination of festivals including Downtown Alive!, the Louisiana Crafts Fair, the Bayou Food Festival and Festival de Musique Acadienne.
Downtown & Girard Park, Lafayette
(337) 232-3737/(800) 346-1958,
www.FestivalsAcadiensetCreoles.com
info@festivalsacadiens.com

Boudin Cook-off

October 17
Sample boudin from 20 boudin makers. Cochon de lait cooking demo. Live music by Cajunation featuring Johnny Dwyer.
Parc Sans Souci, Lafayette
www.boudincookoff.com

International Rice Festival

October 22-24
The 73-year-old International Rice Festival is one of the oldest and largest agricultural festivals in the south.
Downtown, Crowley
(337) 783-3067
www.ricefestival.com
ricefest1937@hotmail.com

64th Annual Louisiana Yambilee Festival

October 22-25
A true Louisiana tradition! Music, food, carnival rides, pageants, a Yam-i-mal contest, cooking contest & a parade will be featured during this festival weekend!
Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino Fairgrounds, Opelousas
(337) 948-8848
www.yambilee.com

Acadiana Wine & Food Festival

Oct 24 & 25
Over 20 quality restaurants and chefs will be presented along with accompanying wines from vineyards around the world. The two day festival will also provide guests with an array of lectures and programs related to wine and fine cuisine.
Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum, Lafayette
(337) 482-2278
museum.louisiana.edu

A Cajun & Creole Christmas

November 28 - December 31
All of Acadiana comes alive with the season’s warm glow with events all month long.
(337) 232-3737/800-346-1958,
www.Lafayette.travel
info@lafayettetravel.com

Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette

February 12-16, 2010
Live music grandstand featuring the best in local, regional and national talent, gigantic midway and food. Mardi Gras parades pass through fairgrounds.
Cajun Field, Lafayette
(337) 235-2471/(800) 346-1958
www.swmardigras.com