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 May 2023

05.03.23	Orphan Train Documentary Screening On Wednesday, May 3 at the Delta Grand Theatre in downtown Opelousas, a special screening of “Louisiana Orphan Trains – The Untold Story” will take place.
05.06.23	Louisiana Triathlon Join Rocketkidz Foundation at Louisiana Triathlon on May 6 at False River! The event includes an 800M swim, 18MI bike, and 5K run with a downtown finish on the water!
05.06.23	May Preservation Month Kickoff Join the Capitol Park Museum on May 6th from 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. in celebrating National Preservation Month!
05.06.23	Sunset Herb & Garden Festival For over 20 years, the Sunset Garden Club has hosted the Annual Sunset Herb & Garden Festival in Sunset, Louisiana. Over the decades, the wide selection of plants and herbs continues to impress garden enthusiasts. Step outside with your kids, friends, or
05.06.23	BAYOU TECHE BLACK BEAR FESTIVAL Bayou Teche Black Bear Festival is a fun day of music, food, and good company, as well as a 5k and kayak experiences, but also includes field trips, educational exhibits and children's activities relating to bears and the many other natural resources foun
05.10.23	CPM: May Lunchtime Lagniappe Don't miss Lunchtime Lagniappe at Capitol Park Museum on May 10th from 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.!
05.13.23	2023 Gospel in the Park Calling all music lovers! Join the River Road African American Museum for an amazing day of gospel music, food, crafts, and community at our annual Gospel in the Park Music Festival.
05.14.23	Luminate Houma Free Concert The Josh Garrett Band will be performing on May 13th with Spilt Liquor Productions producing the show!!
05.19.23	Festa Italiana Italian food, history, music and fun for all ages.
05.20.23	May Discovery Day Join Capitol Park Museum for Discovery Day on May 20th from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.!
05.20.23	Louisiana Blackberry Festival The Louisiana Blackberry Festival will offer blackberry themed food, drinks, products, and more!
05.26.23	56th Annual Jambalaya Festival Carnival rides, food, cooking competitions, live music, & 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.

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!