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 September 2022

09.04.22	Swamp Pop Review On Sunday, September 4 at the Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino in Opelousas, swing and sway into Labor Day with the music of Willie Tee, Bert Miller, Lynn August, T.K. Hulin, Charlene Howard, Jivin’ Gene, and the Cypress Band.
09.10.22	Lydia Cajun Food Fest Family event with Cajun food and bands.
09.10.22	Rice and Gravy Cook-off The Breaux Bridge Lions WANT YOU to show off your culinary skills and get the recognition you deserve for your extraordinary cooking. If you think you have what it takes, enter a team. We would love to see you there!
09.12.22	Soirée Royale For over 20 years, the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce has hosted a successful, highly anticipated, and competitive culinary event, Soiree Royale. This event invites chefs from throughout Acadiana to compete for 1st place in seven categories including ap
09.17.22	"Running of the Bulls" Fun Run Bring your fur-companion(s) for El Festival Espanol de Nueva Iberia's annual dog-friendly 10k/5k/1 mile race.
09.22.22	Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival For 79 years, the festival has brought together sugar producing parishes to honor the sugar industry with royalty, delicious foods, Cajun entertainment and a great time in downtown New Iberia.
09.22.22	Shadows-on-the-Teche Farm Fest The Shadows is partnering with Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival Association to bring you Farm Fest!
09.22.22	Cajun French Fais-Do-Do Les Cadiens du Teche (Cajun French Music Assoc.) dance to Cajun music with entertainment by Donny Broussard and the Louisiana Stars, door prizes, cake walk, 50/50 and camaraderie at their public monthly meeting.
09.24.22	Brown Sugar Music Festival The annual Brown Sugar Music Festival returns with music, food, and vendors for the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival weekend.
09.24.22	Lebeau Posse Trailride On September 24 starting at noon in Lebeau, Louisiana, the Lebeau Posse Trailride is stepping out from Immaculate Conception Church, the home of the Lebeau Zydeco Festival, for a day of zydeco and good times.

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!