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 April 2021
| 04.01.21 | Blues After School Blues After School- After a successful first year run, the West Baton Rouge Museum in partnership with Rockin Mozart Music Academy with support from the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation will continue its Blues After School program in the coming sc |
| 04.09.21 | Books Along the Teche Literary Festival The Books Along the Teche Literary Festival is thrilled to announce it will continue with plans to host its 5TH annual festival events IN PERSON on April 9-11, 2021. |
| 04.10.21 | Knights of Columbus Second Annual Bass Tournament Hamburgers, chips and drinks will be sold at the weigh in. Invite your family to enjoy! |
| 04.10.21 | Boot Brew Fest On April 10th a new festival debuts in Eunice at Lakeview Park & Beach. Boot Brew Fest is your chance to really get to know the homebrewing process straight from the brewers themselves while tasting samples of their efforts. |
| 04.10.21 | Bayou Bargains Pop Up Shop The New Iberia Downtown Alliance and the New Iberia Main Street Program are sponsoring this pop up shopping event with over 30 vendors, three food trucks, a train ride around Bouligny Plaza for kids, face painting and more. |
| 04.17.21 | Migratory Bird Day The Cajun Coast Migratory Bird Day is a friendly one-day tournament for bird watchers from 6 am to 6 pm. |
| 04.17.21 | Inaugural Bayou Terrebonne Boucherie White Bean Cook-Off - Cajun Olympics - Arts/Crafts - Family Friendly - Kids Activities - Live Music $15 General Admission - Children under 5 get in free |
| 04.17.21 | 5th Annual Lawrence Park Porchfest Come out for a fun time of music, food and community at Porch Fest! |
| 04.26.21 | Les Vues Film Series Join us for the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville’s free cultural film series, Les Vues, held on the last Monday of each month. Les Vues is curated by filmmakers and enthusiasts, statewide. |
| 04.29.21 | Louisiana Heritage Kick-Off Event Make plans to stop by and La Visite!!! Other businesses around the Courthouse Square will be OPEN as well...Bailey’s on the Square, Bloom & Company, and Southern Sass!! |
| 04.30.21 | Bayou-Ku Children's Poetry Contest In recognition of National Poetry Month in April and as part of the TECHE Project's effort to revive kids activities, the Bayou-Ku Children’s Poetry Contest is open to ages 5-12. |
| 04.30.21 | City Nature Challenge 2021 Calling all nature enthusiasts, family adventurers, and ecologists! The greater Baton Rouge region will be competing in the 2021 City Nature Challenge, along with more than 350 cities around the world. |
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.
