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 March 2022

03.01.22	Opelousas Mardi Gras Parade The Opelousas Mardi Gras Parade marches through downtown Opelousas starting near Le Vieux Village Heritage Park.
03.09.22	Brownbag talks on Farmers of St. Landry Parish Grab your lunch and join us at the Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center for a series of presentations. Marie Marcel will bring you on a journey of stories and images regarding Negro farmers of St. Landry Parish.
03.18.22	Grand Re-Opening of the Acadian Memorial/ Museums, Hayley Arceneaux, America’s first Cajun Astronaut, will be honored at a reception on March 18, 2022, by the Board of Directors of the Acadian Memorial Foundation on the occasion of the re-opening of the Acadian Memorial in St. Martinville.
03.19.22	Acadian Memorial HERITAGE FESTIVAL celebration Calling All Cajuns to celebrate Re-opening of the Acadian Memorial along with the A.M. Heritage Festival offering Cajun food demonstrations with sales of the delicious cuisine, Cajun music/ dancing , a Re-enactment of the Arrival of the Acadians to St.Mar
03.19.22	Washington Community Festival The Washington Community Festival is an effort to revitalize the former Catfish Festival which was historically held in the steamboat town. It will take place on March 19 along Washington’s Main Street from 10am to 9pm.
03.19.22	Exit 11 Yard Sale The Exit 11 Yard Sale is a project of the Sunset Merchants Alliance and the Grand Coteau Cultural Foundation. For a day, shop owners and antique dealers invite the locals to set up shop along highways 182 and 93 to sell antiques, artwork, jewelry, an
03.19.22	Irish-Italian Walking Parade Join the Krewe of Dionysus for the Irish-Italian Walking Parade at 1:00pm, Saturday, March 19!
03.26.22	Heartstrings and Angel Wings 12th Annual Gumbo Cookoff Gumbo cookoff, music, auction, and kids’ activities for $10 admission. Dustin Sonnier and the Wanted & the Vermillionaires. Kids’ fun begins at noon. First band and gumbo tasting at 3 p.m.

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!