Vermilionville Historic Village
300 Fisher Roadd
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 233-4077
Lafayette's Cajun roots are on display as the city cranks up the heat with this festival, held every October in the authentic 19th century Acadian Village. “Blackpot,” as it’s known locally, is one of the newer gumbo festivals, and it’s also one of the biggest.
There are cook-offs for everything good and down-homey; look for gravy, gumbo, cracklins, jambalaya and dessert competitions, and judge for yourself who has the tastiest dish.
Then check out the music selection — you’ll find square dance groups and string bands, plus some of the best Cajun bands in the world such as the GRAMMY® Award winners The Pine Leaf Boys, Cedric Watson and so many more! And if you’re headed to Lafayette for Blackpot, why not make a whole weekend of it?
***Fri. $20, Sat. $30; Children under 12 are Free***
