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 2026

04.04.26	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
04.04.26	Easter on the Red River Event will be held at Ben Routh Park in Effie. Beginning at 10:30 AM Easter Bonnet/Hat Contest, Egg Decorating Contest, Egg Knocking Contests for Children and Adults Egg Hunt
04.04.26	Pockin on the Bayou Easter Festival Fun Run/Walk Opening Ceremonies at 10 AM, Family fun Easter Activities all day! Children's Pockin' Contest at 2PM. Pirogue Races at 4PM. Car Show.
04.05.26	Pacqueing on the Square
04.09.26	Resurrection & Renewal Art Show Avoyelles Art Gallery on the Square Opening reception: 5PM - 7PM For more information please call 318.264.1826
04.09.26	Resurrection & Renewal Art Show Avoyelles Art Gallery on the Square Opening reception: 5PM - 7PM For more information please call 318.264.1826
04.10.26	Books Along The Teche Literary Festival Literary Festival with a focus on Great Southern Writers, highlighting Iberia Parish authors and others who write about the unique culture of Louisiana. Events include cooking demonstrations, workshops on writing, book fair, receptions, poetry, music, chi
04.10.26	Bayou Blue Firemen's Fair Join us for the 2nd Annual Bayou Blue Firemen's Fair! Celebrate the men and women who protect Bayou Blue with a full weekend of live music, Cajun food, carnival rides, and more! Admission is FREE.
04.11.26	Youth Fishing Rodeo Youth Ages 4-12 years old Application can be found at: www.fws.gov/refuge/grandcote
04.12.26	Musicians Fête Join the West Baton Rouge Museum in partnership with Baton Rouge Blues Festival and Foundation on Sunday, April 12, 2026 from Noon – 5 PM for the third annual Musicians Fête. This pre-event for the Baton Rouge Blues Fest is free and open to the public
04.17.26	El Festival Espanol de Nueva Iberia Celebrating the founding of New Iberia by the Spanish with gala, “Running of the Bulls” dog-friendly 5K/1mile fun run, parade, paella/tapas/jambalaya cook-off, Spanish dessert bake-off, Spanish re-enactment, Spanish family genealogy displays, live Spa
04.17.26	La Fete Du Monde This three day festival is known as the swamp pop extravaganza of Louisiana's Cajun Bayou. Located at the Lafourche Pavilion and green space behind Louisiana's Cajun Bayou Visitor Center in Raceland, it features live music, dancing, delicious Cajun food,
04.17.26	Boogie Down The Bayou Gonzales's fourth annual Boogie Down the Bayou will feature live music, delicious food, dancing, live and silent auctions and more! All proceeds go to the The Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
04.18.26	BTNEP'S Bayou Cleanup Louisiana's Cajun Bayou has teamed up with the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program for their newly branded BTNEP Bayou Cleanup! Volunteer opportunities will be available up and down the bayou to help remove trash off roads, out of ditches, and o
04.18.26	Shadows on the Teche Hats & Spats Join us for Hats & Spats on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 3–5 p.m. in the beautiful gardens of Shadows-on-the-Teche (317 E. Main Street, New Iberia). This lively springtime gathering invites guests to don their finest hats and classic spats for an afte
04.18.26	Spring Market & Community Garage Sale The Friends of the Sarto Iron Bridge & Big Bend Museum Open at 8 AM - 3PM Vendors Needed! Booths space available.
04.19.26	Annual Blessing of the Fleet The oldest consecutively held 'Blessing of the Fleet' is taking place for the 110th time in Golden Meadow on Sunday, April 19th. Join us is wishing this year's fisherman a great year while enjoying a boiled shrimp lunch, live music, and more!
04.25.26	Alligator Feeding Show Join us the last Saturday of each month for our free live alligator feeding show in the hotel atrium. Bring the kids for photos with a baby gator and “holding snake” after each show! You will also hear traditional songs and stories of south Louisian
04.25.26	An Adventure in Wonderland Don’t be late for a very important date at the museum! In lieu of our monthly Children’s Art workshop, join us on for An Adventure in Wonderland featuring characters from the beloved tale. Alice and Friends will be leading guided exhibit tours, tea ti
04.26.26	Laurel Valley Acadian Heritage Spring Festival Take in the Spring weather and enjoy a variety of arts & craft vendors, Cajun music, and locally made Cajun delicacies!
04.30.26	Thibodaux Firemen's Fair The annual Thibodaux Firemen's Fair is a festival that is put on and funded by the volunteers of the Thibodaux Vol. Fire Dept. Enjoy a variety of pay-one-price rides, delicious Cajun food, a live auction, 5K run, a raffle with an opportunity to win big pr

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!