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 February 2026

02.06.26	Krewe of Artemis Mardi Gras Parade The Krewe of Artemis, the first and only all female krewe in Baton Rouge, will roll through the streets of downtown on February 6th, 2026.
02.06.26	Lil La Riviére Mardi Gras Parade & Chicken Chase La Riviére Children’s Mardi Gras Parade & Chicken Chase is taking place on Friday, February 6th in Krotz Springs, Louisiana. Decked out in colorful costumes, kids can participate in this traditional Mardi Gras celebration safely. Learn more about this
02.07.26	Krewe of Orion Mardi Gras Parade
02.07.26	Krewe of Ezana Jeanerette Mardi Gras Parade Mardi Gras parade, with marching bands, dance groups, Mardi Gras royalty and lots of throws.
02.07.26	Lebeau Mardi Gras Festival Mardi Gras in Lebeau is a lot like other rural celebrations across St. Landry Parish with a few distinguishing qualities. At 1pm, the parade starts marching down Hwy 10 with a procession of cars, trucks, and floats from the Village of Palmetto to the Im
02.08.26	Mid City Gras Parade It's time for the Mid City Gras Parade of 2026!
02.11.26	Taster’s Choice You get to be the judge at the Annual Taster’s Choice culinary event in Eunice, Louisiana.
02.13.26	Cajun Mardi Gras Festival This five-day celebration is not your typical idea of Mardi Gras. There are no beads and doubloons here. Instead, in Eunice, Louisiana, men and women on horseback don hand-crafted wire masks, tall hats called capuchons, and colorful costumes. The main e
02.14.26	Cankton Courir de Mardi Gras Join the celebration at the 6th Annual Crew of Cankton Courir De Mardi Gras! Get ready for a day of lively festivities, mouthwatering gumbo, and a Chicken Run-Trail Ride that promises adventure and excitement.
02.14.26	Eunice Lil’ Mardi Gras Kids get in on the Mardi Gras fun too in Eunice, Louisiana. In fact, the Eunice Lil’ Mardi Gras is a Courir de Mardi Gras and chicken chase just for kids. Children ages 1-14 get to participate, and they are encouraged to be in full costume, mask, and ca
02.15.26	Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade Family-oriented Mardi Gras parade with floats, bands, dance groups, Mardi Gras royalty, Grand Marshal, elaborate and colorful costumes, and tons of beads and throws. Most original and ugly costumes.
02.15.26	Krewe of Comogo Mardi Gras Night Parade Join us for the Krewe of Comogo parade — the only night Mardi Gras parade in Iberville Parish. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.
02.15.26	Krewe of Comogo Mardi Gras Night Parade Join us for the Krewe of Comogo parade — the only night Mardi Gras parade in Iberville Parish. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.
02.16.26	Lundi Gras Boucherie The best way to taste Louisiana is at an old-time boucherie. The Lundi Gras Boucherie features dishes prepared by Acadiana’s best chefs.
02.16.26	Courir des Enfants The Courir des Enfants is the old Mardi Gras tradition of chasing a chicken or chickens around town and collecting gumbo ingredients from residents. A parent or Guardian must accompany children. The run will conclude with gumbo and music at Teche Center f
02.22.26	CAAWS Mystic Krewe of Mutts Mardi Gras Parade Get ready to unleash the fun at Baton Rouge’s most paw-some Mardi Gras tradition — the Mystic Krewe of Mutts Parade, hosted by CAAWS! This beloved, family-friendly event invites dogs of all shapes and sizes (and their humans!) to strut their stuff in
02.26.26	Wild Game Supper Come out to the Larose Civic Center and savor more than 40 exotic dishes including ostrich, deer, duck, wild boar, and Louisiana seafood prepared by chefs up & down the bayou. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased by calling the Larose Civic Cen
02.26.26	Baton Rouge Regional History Day The West Baton Rouge Museum is host to the Greater Baton Rouge Area Regional National History Day competition on Saturday, February 26, 2026. National History Day is a project-based learning experience that was established in 1974 and currently engages mo
02.28.26	2026 Houma Rotary Cast Iron Cook-Off The Houma Rotary Cast Iron Cookoff features 35+ cooking teams serving their best dishes cooked in cast iron cookware.
02.28.26	2026 Houma Rotary Cast Iron Cook-Off The Houma Rotary Cast Iron Cookoff features 35+ cooking teams serving their best dishes cooked in cast iron cookware.
02.28.26	Spring 2026 Ramble- New Roads & Pointe Coupee Parish Journey with us to New Roads & Pointe Coupee Parish on Saturday, February 28, 2026 as we tour a dozen+ sites of cultural & architectural significance.

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.

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!