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!
Events for Atchafalaya Month 2020
| 10.01.20 | Rougarou Fest All Rougarou Fest proceeds support the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center, a nonprofit organization that is revolutionizing how we think, teach and learn about Louisiana’s disappearing coast. |
| 10.03.20 | Cajun Creole Cookers Learn from the Cajun Creole Cookers how to cook the old-fashioned way with a Dutch Oven Gathering. |
| 10.03.20 | Baton Rouge Arts Market The Baton Rouge Arts Market (BRAM) is an open air market held on the first Saturday of each month (excluding January and April) in conjunction with the weekly Red Stick Farmer’s Market, located at 5th and Main Street from 8 AM- 12 PM. |
| 10.03.20 | SugarFest 2020 This year, mark your calendars for a special two day celebration on October 3 and 4, 2020 on the museum’s Facebook page! |
| 10.03.20 | Harvest Days The LSU Rural Life Museum presents its annual Harvest Days event. |
| 10.03.20 | Corn Maze at Burden Bring the family and enjoy games, food, animals, the maze and more! |
| 10.06.20 | Table Francais at Tante Marie’s Whether you can read that or not, the Teche Center for the Art’s French Table invites you—in person or virtually—to Tante Marie’s every Tuesday from 5:30 pm–7 pm to practice, and speak, French. |
| 10.06.20 | Acadian Memorial Heritage Festival This event was originally scheduled to take place on March 21, and has been postponed until October 6 due to Covid-19. |
| 10.07.20 | Cycle Zydeco Cycle Zydeco is a four-day bike ride through Cajun Country, often referred to as a “rolling party†and has been described as the “Best Touring Ride in the US.†|
| 10.09.20 | Festivals Acadiens et Creoles The dust clouds kicked up by dancers in Girard park have found their way to the digital cloud. |
| 10.09.20 | Semi-Annual Antique Fair & Yard Sale The show features more than 200 vendors on six acres of land just outside the antique mall. There will be bargains, barbecue, and even more vintage items inside the schoolhouse! |
| 10.10.20 | Into the Light 5K 5K race to help promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention. |
| 10.10.20 | Ranch Sorting Come watch teams of two work in harmony to cut out the correct cattle and drive them to the pen while keeping the wrong numbered cattle back. |
| 10.10.20 | Howell-O-Ween Movie in the Park Come dressed in your favorite costume and join us for a SPOOKTACULAR evening filled with excitement. This event includes character visits, refreshments, music, a trick-or-treat trail and more. |
| 10.11.20 | Old Time Jam his jam will take place outdoors with musicians on the covered porch of the museum’s Juke Joint and guests under the shade of sprawling oak trees. |
| 10.13.20 | Table Francais at Tante Marie’s Whether you can read that or not, the Teche Center for the Art’s French Table invites you—in person or virtually—to Tante Marie’s every Tuesday from 5:30 pm–7 pm to practice, and speak, French. |
| 10.17.20 | Mid City Makers Market Halloween edition! More details to come. |
| 10.17.20 | Shake your Trail Feather This year, the “Paddle is the Partyâ€. Come dressed in feathers and creative masks for a chance to win the Best Bird Mask contest. Float down the Teche with live music and other paddlers in this boat parade. |
| 10.17.20 | Bayou Teche Museum Poster Unveiling Unveiling of a poster created by local photojournalist Lee Ball. The museum will offer free admission and the posters will be available for purchase. |
| 10.17.20 | White Tea Tasting Sample six Republic of Tea white teas like Jasmine, Orange Blossom, and Cucumber Mint and learn about white tea's health benefits. Seating is limited to 50 guests. |
| 10.17.20 | Boo at the Zoo The Zoo invites participants to Boo at the Zoo! Participants should wear their best costumes and enjoy a fun & festive day a the Zoo! Regular Zoo admission applies. Admission gates open 9:30am - 4:00pm. Grounds close at 5pm. |
| 10.17.20 | Head of the Charles National Regatta Featuring LSU The City of New Roads invites you to support the LSU Tigers in the National Regatta, Head of the Charles, on False River this weekend. |
| 10.19.20 | The Iberia African American Historical Society's Book Club Virtual discussion on "The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration" by Isabel Wilkerson. Open to everyone. |
| 10.21.20 | Pumpkin Patch in Loreauville Pumpkin patch with designated time slots, photo booths, games, pumpkins for sale and more. |
| 10.24.20 | Le Jam à Vermilionville: Acoustic Jam Sessions The free jam is held in the Performance Center of Vermilionville and is open to all skill levels – beginner to professional. |
| 10.24.20 | Pumpkin Decorating Festival & Auction for MS Choose from squishy or ceramic pumpkins to decorate with a variety of paints, markers, stickers, and other objects that will be supplied to make keepsake mementos to be displayed for years to come. |
| 10.25.20 | Dimanche après-midi Formerly know as Le Bal du DImanche, our Sunday Afternoon Concert Series features some of the areas hottest artists. |
| 10.27.20 | Oktoberfest: German Wine & Cheese Tasting Sampling of four wines with cheeses from Germany. |
| 10.28.20 | Jack-Eaux-Lanterns Bring the whole family and join us for a special pumpkin carving and painting event. |
| 10.29.20 | Oktoberfest: German Beer Tasting Sampling of German beers along with other traditional foods from Germany while listening to oompah music and "Ein Prosit" just like in the beer tents in Munich. |
| 10.31.20 | Ghosts on the Bayou Halloween night at Vermilionville |
| 10.31.20 | Howl-o-ween The Shadows-on-the-Teche and Angel Paws Adoption Center are partnering for a brand-new event for the spooky season—Howl-o-ween! |
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! |
NOTICE: Dates indicate start of event. Some events last more than one day so please read complete text for details.
