Atchafalaya Events

Look here for all the local and regional events across the grand space of the Atchafalaya. We list all meetings, tours, holiday happenings, and much more so check back often!

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Events for January 2026

01.10.26	3rd Annual Weenie Spaghetti Festival 2026
01.17.26	Bayou Mardi Gras Parade Family style Mardi Gras Celebration, on the banks of the Bayou Teche on Historic Main Street New Iberia.
01.31.26	Krewe of Oshun Parade and Festival NBRNow Invites You to the 6th Annual Krewe of Oshun Parade and Festival!
01.31.26	TECHE Project Wood Duck Management Workshop Learn about how you can raise wood ducks and help ensure that the population stays commonplace in Louisiana’s waterways. Attendees will learn about the general ecology of wood ducks; what to do and what to expect when rearing ducks in a nest box; and ho
01.31.26	Louisiana King Cake Festival Join us for the one and only: Louisiana King Cake Festival! Hosted by the Lafourche Education Foundation, head to Thibodaux to sample a variety of sweet and savory King Cakes from around the state and vote on the one you believe is the best on the ba
01.31.26	Gumbo Cook-Off The Gumbo Foundation is cooking for a cause in perfectly seasoned Opelousas

Recurring Events

The following events are always going on so look back here for new ones and to remind yourself what you've been missing! Click on the link to be taken to our sister site where you can find the full details for each listing.

1st Saturdays	Kafé Kréyol-la To celebrate its love for both the French and Creole cultures of our community, the West Baton Rouge Museum is hosting this monthly program to anyone seeking a space to speak, learn, or simply support the Louisiana Creole language and culture. Of course, refreshments will be provided since you can’t have a true South Louisiana gathering without some coffee and something to snack on while you chat. The program is every first Saturday of the month, 10:30 a.m. - 12 Noon, open to the public, and FREE of charge.
Saturdays	Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Market The Market serves as the premier venue for seasonal, farm-based products, and artisanal creations, offered by local producers, artists and vendors in a celebratory atmosphere of community, enrichment and entrepreneurism, created through the mutual support of its members and patrons. Every Saturday, 8 am - 12 pm!
Saturdays	Cajun Jam Session Vermilionville's weekly Cajun Jam is led by some of the area’s finest musicians. The free jam is held in the Performance Center of Vermilionville and is open to all skill levels - beginner to professional. Admission is FREE for the jam only and does not include entry to the park. Every Saturday, 1 pm - 3 pm!
Saturdays	Teche Area Farmers Market Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more. Every Saturday, 7 am - 11 am!