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
04.10.26	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
04.17.26	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,
04.18.26	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
04.19.26	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!

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!