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 November 2022

11.03.22	Gumbo Night Stop by the Teche Center for the Arts for gumbo and live music by Michael Boudreaux!
11.04.22	Holy Ghost Creole Festival Experience Creole culture at the Holy Ghost Creole Festival in Opelousas, Louisiana. Every year, the festival kicks off with Friday morning finger-lickin’ fried catfish.
11.04.22	Festival of Words The Festival of Words is held in Grand Coteau, Louisiana on the first weekend in November. Celebrate the written word with open mics throughout the year that culminate in this two-day festival.
11.04.22	Berwick Lighthouse Festival A weekend filled with food, live music, arts and crafts, a car show, carnival rides and much more - the Berwick Lighthouse Festival returns November 4th-6th
11.09.22	Calling All Artists Workshop Interested in creating a unique gift for someone special? Want to learn new acrylics painting techniques?
11.09.22	Lunchtime Lagniappe - Cherie Quarters: The Place and the People that Inspired Ernest J. Gaines Bring your lunch to Capitol Park Museum for a discussion of Cherie Quarters: The Place and teh People that Inspired Ernest J. Gaines, presented by the author, Ruth Laney.
11.10.22	Port Barre Cracklin Festival There’s only one thing Louisiana loves more than boudin, and that’s cracklins! A cracklin is pork rind’s bigger, better, and tastier sibling. This popular, southern snack is made by deep-frying chunks of pork in its own rendered oil…twice.
11.12.22	Atchafalaya Basin Festival The Atchafalaya Basin Festival is packed with family fun activities including Cooking Contest, Arts and Crafts, and of course Awesome Cajun Music Bands and much more.
11.12.22	Noel on the Prairie Noel on the Prairie is your opportunity to get your holiday shopping done in the heart of the Cajun music Mecca, Eunice.
11.12.22	Sweet Dough Pie Festival Celebrate the history of Grand Coteau and a traditional Louisiana treat called the sweet dough pie.
11.18.22	Yeah You Right Festival Hal Bruni with the Yeah You Right Band will proudly be hosting the first annual "Yeah You Right Festival" November 18th - 20th at Lake End Park. This event is filled with live music, crafts, games, and more!
11.18.22	Holiday Market at the Mill The City of New Roads brings you the 12th annual Holiday Market at the Mill, set for November 18th-20th, 2022. The market is a three-day shopping event held at the refurbished Cotton Mill in downtown New Roads.
11.19.22	Bayou Arts Festival Bayou Regional Arts Council will host The Bayou Arts Festival featuring Art After Dark on November 19, 2022.
11.19.22	Artistic Face of a Tribal Nation United Houma Nation Food & Cultural Demonstrations
11.19.22	Discovery Day at Capitol Park Museum Join Capitol Park Museum for a day of interactive education exploring history in Louisiana. Bring your friends and family and enjoy your local museum at the discounted rate of $5 per person; admission is free for members and children under six years old.
11.21.22	8th Annual Treble on the Teche 8th Annual Treble on the Teche - Master musician, educator, and camp coordinator, Brazos Huval, has gathered accomplished musicians, culture bearers and artists from Acadiana to teach local youth at this three-day immersive camp for students in 2nd-8th
11.26.22	Mistletoe and Moss Holiday Market Kick off Christmas shopping on Small Business Saturday with more than 50 vendors shwocasing a varity of gift items and decor!
11.26.22	Spirit of Morgan City Christmas Festival The City of Morgan City will host Christmas caroling, children's activities, good food, and lots of fun followed by a live band in Lawrence Park.

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!