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 April 2023

04.01.23	“Still Rising: Free People of Color” Exhibit Presentations In celebration of the Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center‘s newest exhibit, Still Rising: Free People of Color in St. Landry Parish, a series of presentations will be held at the museum on Saturday, April 1 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The presenters will
04.01.23	Congé Congé is a spring celebration held on the breathtaking grounds of the Academy of the Sacred Heart and Berchmans Academy in Grand Coteau, Louisiana. Toss some confetti eggs with the kids as you play carnival games or test yourselves on the rock wall. T
04.01.23	American Legion Wild Game Cook-Off The members of the American Legion are hosting their own Wild Game Cook-Off at their home on Saturday, April 1st from 7am-5pm in Washington, Louisiana. There will be a concession stand, an auction, and live music during the event. There will also be child
04.01.23	Top of the Teche The Top of the Teche is a 7.7-mile race for vehicles like kayaks, canoes, pirogues, and SUPs. It stretches from Leonville to Arnaudville, Louisiana. There are 15 classes for racers to choose from with competitors vying for trophies. Registration begins
04.07.23	Easter Encore: "Paques in the Parc" “Easter Encore is coming to #parcinternational on April 7th and 8th connecting people to Cajun and Creole cultures.”
04.07.23	Louisiana Lao New Year Celebration Lanexang Village celebrates the Lao New Year every Easter weekend with a three-day festival that includes live music, a beauty pageant, parades, sand castle building, kids activities, and several vendors selling clothes, jewelry, music and food from South
04.12.23	Cycle Zydeco Cycle Zydeco is a four-day bike ride through Cajun Country. This rolling party is the best touring ride in the US. Start with breakfast in the morning and a leisurely bike ride through scenic byways to the next community.
04.14.23	Semi-Annual Antique Fair & Yard Sale The Semi-Annual Antique Fair & Yard Sale is a highly anticipated antique show in Washington, Louisiana. Twice a year at the Old Schoolhouse Antique Mall, hundreds of vendors gather to sell their wares. Y
04.14.23	Parks Cracklin Cook-off Festival Don't miss the 2023 Parks Cracklin Cookoff Festival! There'll be great live Cajun Music, Arts & Crafts, great food and drinks, a Cracklin Cookoff, and a whole lot of family fun!
04.15.23	Boot Brew Fest The Boot Brew Fest is a yearly event taking place the Saturday after Easter in Eunice, Louisiana at Lakeview Park & Beach.
04.15.23	Fête de la Nature Fête de la Nature is a celebration of Acadiana’s natural surroundings through art, music, food, and science. This event takes place at Atelier de la Nature in Arnaudville, Louisiana.
04.21.23	El Festival Espanol de Nueva Iberia Celebrating the founding of New Iberia by the Spanish.
04.23.23	Spring Shopping on da Bayou A fun filled family day downtown in Bouligny Plaza with some very creative one of a kind crafts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, delicious food, tasty treats, live music, and face painting for the kids.
04.28.23	Arnaudville Étouffée Festival Enjoy life like a local in Arnaudville, Louisiana at the Annual Étouffée Festival. Étouffée is a “smothered” dish and a favorite among locals. Love for the dish is strong enough to stir up a friendly rivalry every year at this festival cook-off.

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!