Lafayette Festival & Events

August 2009 – July 2010

August 2009
8/7-8 – Festival of Riches. Cyr Gates Recreation Bldg., City Park, New Iberia. 337-364-6284, www.iberiatravel.com.

8/7-9 – Acadiana Home Show. Cajundome Convention Center, Lafayette. 337-265-2100, www.cajundome.com.

8/8 – Second Saturday ArtWalk. Downtown, Lafayette. 337-291-5566, www.downtownlafayette.org.

8/9 – The Crazy Love Tour featuring Charlie Wilson, Keith Sweat, & RUDE. Cajundome, Lafayette. 7 p.m. 337-
265-2100, www.cajundome.com.

8/9 – Acadian Culture Day. Vermilionville, Lafayette.10 a.m.-5 p.m. 337-233-4077, www.vermilionville.org.

8/12-16 – Delcambre Shrimp Festival. Shrimp Festival Grounds, Delcambre. 337-685-2653, www.shrimpfestival.net.

8/15 – Games of Acadiana. Cajundome, Lafayette. 337-984-1920, www.gamesofacadiana.org.

8/15 – National Day of the Acadians. Acadian Memorial, St. Martinville. 337-294-2258, www.acadianmemorial.org.

8/15-16 – Classic Arms Production Gun & Knife Show. Frem F. Boustany Convention Center, Lafayette. 8/15, 9
a.m.-5 p.m. 8/16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.heymann-center.com.

8/18-19 – PASA presents: Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys. Heymann Performing Arts
Center, Lafayette. 337-237-2787, www.pasa-online.org.

8/20 – Acadian Heritage Awards. Vermilionville, Lafayette. 337-233-4077/866-992-2968, www.vermilionville.org.

8/20-22 – Le Cajun French Music Festival & Awards Show. Vermilionville & Blackham Coliseum, Lafayette. 337-
344-2494, www.cajunfrenchmusic.org.

8/21-23 – 13th Annual Acadiana Great Outdoors Expo. Cajundome, Lafayette. 866-673-7488, 337-265-2100,
www.iemoutdoors.com.

8/27-30 – Gueydan Duck Festival. Duck Festival Park, Gueydan. 337-536-6456, www.duckfestival.org.

September 2009
TBA – Lafayette Hummingbird Day. Wild Birds Unlimited, Lafayette. 337-993-2473, www.BirdLouisiana.com.

9/3-7 – Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival & Fair. Morgan City. 985-385-0703, www.shrimp-petrofest.org.

9/4 – Southern University v. UL PreGame Party. Cajundome Convention Center, Lafayette. 9 p.m. 337-265-2100,
www.cajundome.com.

9/4 – First Element Comedy Fest. Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette. $22. 6:30 p.m. 337-291-5555,
www.ticketmaster.com.

9/4-6 – Rayne Frog Festival. Fair Grounds, Rayne. 337-334-2332, www.acadiatourism.org.

9/5 – 27th Annual Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival. Zydeco Park, Plaisance. 10:30 a.m. $10. 337-232-7672,
www.zydeco.org.

9/5 – 10th Annual Atchafalaya Catfish Festival. Melville Civic Center, Melville. 337-623-4226,
www.cajuntravel.com.

9/5, 12 – Ragin’ Cajuns Football. Cajun Field, Lafayette. 6 p.m. 337-265-2100, www.ragincajuns.com.

9/9 – Taylor Swift with special guests Kellie Pickler and Gloriana. Cajundome, Lafayette. 7 p.m. 337-265-2100,
www.cajundome.com.

9/11, 18, 25 – Downtown Alive! Parc Sans Souci or Parc International, Lafayette. 5:30-8:30 p.m. 337-291-5566,
www.downtownlafayette.org.

9/11-12 – Lydia Cajun Food Fest. Weeks Park, Lydia. 337-365-5577, www.iberiatravel.com.
9/12 – Second Saturday ArtWalk. Downtown, Lafayette. 337-291-5566, www.downtownlafayette.org.

9/12-13 – Southern Charm Arts & Craft Show. Frem F. Boustany Convention Center, Lafayette. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
www.heymann-center.com.

9/13 – CajunMan Triathlon. Airport Lake, Lafayette. $60. 7:30 a.m. 337-988-1163, www.lafayettefitness.org.

9/18 – Creed Concert. Cajundome, Lafayette. 7:30 p.m. 337-265-2100, www.cajundome.com.

9/19 – Movies in the Parc: “Hotel for Dogs.” Parc International, Lafayette. $2. Opens at 7 p.m., movie at 7:30 p.m.
337-291-5566, www.downtownlafayette.org.

9/19 – Les Cadiens Du Teche Cajun Music Festival. Cyr Gates Community Center, New Iberia. 337-364-4030,
www.iberiatravel.com.

9/19-20 – Evangeline Oil & Gas Festival. St. Joseph Church, Evangeline. 337-824-4995, www.acadiatourism.org.

9/19-12/31 – “Being Andy Warhol.” Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum, Lafayette. Tu-Sa 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
337-482-2278, museum.louisiana.edu.

9/19-12/31 – “Slightly Unbalanced.” Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum, Lafayette. Tu-Sa 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
337-482-2278, museum.louisiana.edu.

9/19-12/31 – “Imprinting the South: Collection of Lynn Barstis Williams & Stephen J. Goldfarb.” Paul and Lulu
Hilliard University Art Museum, Lafayette. Tu-Sa 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 337-482-2278, museum.louisiana.edu.

9/20 – PASA presents: Evidence Dance Company. Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette. 337-237-2787,
www.pasa-online.org.

9/23-27 – Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival. New Iberia. 337-365-7539, www.hisugar.org.

9/24 – Rhythms on the River. River Ranch Town Square, Lafayette. 5:30-8:30 p.m. 337-216-6529,
www.riverranchdevelopment.com.

9/24-26 – Tinsel & Treasures Holiday Market. Cajundome Convention Center, Lafayette. 337-988-2739,
www.juniorleagueoflayette.com.

9/25 – Acadiana Symphony Orchestra presents “Festive Celebrations.” Heymann Performing Arts Center,
Lafayette. 7:30 p.m. 337-232-4277, www.acadianasymphony.org.

9/26 – 9th Annual Lafayette Late Summer Fest Disc Golf Tournament. Acadiana Park, Lafayette. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
337-261-0367, www.acadianaparkdiscgolf.com.

9/26-27 – Acadiana Bird Fair & Show. Frem F. Boustany Convention Center, Lafayette. 9/26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 9/27, 10
a.m.-4 p.m. www.heymann-center.com.

October 2009
10/1 – Lafayette Concert Band Presents: Fall Festival of Sound. Lafayette. 337-989-1279, www.lcband.org.

10/1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Rhythms on the River. River Ranch Town Square, Lafayette. 5:30-8:30 p.m. 337-216-6529,
www.riverranchdevelopment.com.

10/2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Downtown Alive! Parc Sans Souci or Parc International, Lafayette. 5:30-8:30 p.m. 337-291-5566,
www.downtownlafayette.org.

10/2-3 – Professional Bull Riders: Adrian Moraes Invitational. Cajundome, Lafayette. 7:30 p.m. 337-265-2100,
www.cajundome.com.

10/3 – Latin Music Festival. Parc International, Lafayette. 4-11 p.m. 337-280-2102, 337-298-5486.

10/3 – 10th Annual Atchafalaya Catfish Festival. Melville. 337-942-2392, www.cajuntravel.com.

10/3 – 5th Annual Louisiana Cajun Food Festival. Downtown, Kaplan. 337-643-2400, www.kaplanchamber.com.

10/3 – “Out of the Darkness” Walk. Parc Sans Souci, Lafayette. Check-in 8-9 a.m. Walk begins at 9 a.m. 337-364-
2408, www.outofthedarkness.org.

10/3-4 – Roberts Cove Germanfest. St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Rayne. 337-334-8354,
www.robertscovegermanfest.com.

10/3-4 – My Lady’s Fair Arts & Crafts Show. Frem F. Boustany Convention Center, Lafayette. 10/3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
10/4, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. www.heymann-center.com.

10/3-11 – Acadian Heritage Week. Lafayette, St. Martinville, Houma. www.acadianheritage.org/events.html.

10/8-11 – Louisiana Cattle Festival. Downtown, Abbeville. 337-893-6328, www.louisianacattlefestival.org.

10/9, 16, 23, 30 – Bach Lunch. Parc Sans Souci, Lafayette. 337-291-5544, 337-291-5461, www.lnhmpmuseum.org.

10/9-11 – Festivals Acadiens et Créoles. Downtown & Girard Park, Lafayette. 337-232-3737,
www.festivalsacadiens.com.

10/10 – Sertoma 5K Run. Starts @ 805 E. St. Mary, Lafayette. 337-988-5199.

10/10 – Second Saturday ArtWalk. Downtown, Lafayette. 337-291-5566, www.downtownlafayette.org.

10/10, 24 – Ragin’ Cajuns Football. Cajun Field, Lafayette. 6 p.m., 10/24: 4 p.m. 337-265-2100,
www.ragincajuns.com.

10/13-18 – Louisiana Cotton Festival. Ville Platte Civic Center, Ville Platte. 337-363-6367.

10/14 – 5th Annual Taste of Acadiana. Parc International, Lafayette. 6:30-9 p.m. $20. 337-993-3354.

10/15-18 – International Rice Festival. Main Street, Crowley. 337-783-3067, www.ricefestival.com.

10/17 – Boudin Cook-off. Parc Sans Souci, Lafayette. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. www.boudincookoff.com.

10/17 – Movies in the Parc: “Kung Fu Panda.” Parc International, Lafayette. $2. Opens at 7 p.m., movie at 7:30
p.m. 337-291-5566, www.downtownlafayette.org.

10/17-18 – Classic Arms Gun & Knife Show. Frem F. Boustany Convention Center, Lafayette. 10/17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
10/18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.heymann-center.com.

10/18 – PASA presents: To Kill a Mockingbird. Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette. 337-237-2787,
www.pasa-online.org.

10/18 – Pepper Festival. New Market St., St. Martinville. 337-394-5264, www.stmartinkiwanis.org.

10/22, 23, 30, 31 – Louisiana Ice Gators. Blackham Coliseum, Lafayette. 7:05 p.m. 337-366-9300,
www.icegators.com.

10/22-25 – Louisiana Yambilee Festival. Yambilee Fairgrounds, Opelousas. 337-948-8848, 337-948-4367,

www.yambilee.com.

10/24-25 – Acadiana Wine and Food Festival. Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum, Lafayette. $25. 11 a.m.-
7 p.m. 337-482-2278, http://museum.louisiana.edu.

10/25 – Tales and Legends with a Bang. Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette. 7:30 p.m. 337-232-4277,
www.heymanncenter.org.

10/29 – Signature Chef’s Phantom Gala benefiting the March of Dimes. Petroleum Club, Lafayette. $200 single
seat. 7-10 p.m. 337-233-8476, jcrain@marchofdimes.com.

10/30-31 – South Louisiana Black Pot Festival & Cook-off. Acadian Village, Lafayette. 337-354-5243,
www.blackpotfestival.com.

10/30-31 – Miss Louisiana USA & Miss Louisiana Teen USA Pageant. Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette.
10/30 – preliminiaries, 8-10:30 p.m. 10/31 – finals, 7:30-11 p.m. 337-291-5555, www.heymann-center.com.

10/30-11/1 – 17th Annual Holy Ghost Creole Bazaar & Festival. Holy Ghost Catholic Church Grounds, Opelousas.
337-942-2732, www.cajuntravel.com.

November 2009
11/5, 12 – Rhythms on the River. River Ranch Town Square, Lafayette. 5:30-8:30 p.m. 337-216-6529,
www.riverranchdevelopment.com.
11/5, 13, 14, 18, 20 – Louisiana Ice Gators. Blackham Coliseum, Lafayette. 7:05 p.m. 337-366-9300,
www.icegators.com.

11/6 – PASA’s Annual Golden Gala Wine Auction. Schilling Distributors, Lafayette. 337-237-2787, www.pasa-
online.org.

11/6, 13 – Bach Lunch. Parc Sans Souci, Lafayette. 337-291-5544, 337-291-5461, www.lnhmpmuseum.org.

11/6, 13, 20, 25 – Downtown Alive! Parc Sans Souci or Parc International, Lafayette. 5:30-8:30 p.m. 337-291-5566,
www.downtownlafayette.org.

11/6-8 – Louisiana Swine Festival. Town Park, Basile. 337-230-1479, www.laswinefestival.com.

11/7 – Movies in the Parc: “The Wizard of Oz.” Parc International, Lafayette. $2. Opens at 7 p.m., movie at 7:30
p.m. 337-291-5566, www.downtownlafayette.org.

11/7 – Louisiana Showcase of Marching Bands. Cajun Field, Lafayette. $10 Adults, $5 Children. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. 337-
984-3700, www.ulbands.com.

11/7-8 – Abbeville’s Giant Omelette Celebration. Downtown, Abbeville. 337-893-0013, www.giantomelette.org.

11/7-8 – Shadows Civil War Encampment. Shadows-on-the-Teche, New Iberia. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. each day. 337-369-
6446, www.shadowsontheteche.org.

11/7-8 – Evangeline Country Cat Fanciers Show. Frem F. Boustany Convention Center, Lafayette. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
www.heymann-center.com.

11/12-14 – Rayne Frog Festival. Fair Grounds, Rayne. 337-334-2332, www.raynefrogfestival.org.

11/12-15 – 24th Annual Cracklin Festival. Veteran’s Park, Port Barre. 337-585-6673,
www.portbarrecracklinfestival.com.

11/13, 15 – Acadiana Symphony Orchestra presents “Festive Organ.” Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist,
Lafayette. 11/13, 7:30 p.m. 11/15, 2 p.m. 337-232-4277, www.acadianasymphony.org.

11/14 – Cajun Cup Road Race. Lafayette. info@cajuncup20K.com, www.cajuncup10K.com.

11/14-15 – My Lady’s Fair Arts & Crafts Show. Frem F. Boustany Convention Center, Lafayette. 11/14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
11/15, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. www.heymann-center.com

11/17 – PASA presents:Cirque Shanghai – Bai Xi. Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette. 337-237-2787,
www.pasa-online.org.

11/18-20 – Acadiana Festival of Trees. City Club at River Ranch, Lafayette. 337-237-1320,
www.acadianafestivaloftrees.org.

11/19-22 – Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic. Cajundome, Lafayette. 11/19: 7 p.m., 11/20: 7 p.m., 11/21: 11 a.m.
& 3 p.m., 11/22: 1 & 5 p.m. 337-265-2100, www.cajundome.com.

11/21 – Faculty Recital. Ducrest-Gilfry Auditorium, Lafayette. $10, 7:30 p.m. 337-482-6012, srr3023@louisiana.edu.

11/21, 28 – Ragin’ Cajuns Football. Cajun Field, Lafayette. 337-265-2100, www.ragincajuns.com.

11/24 – Setting the Score. Ducrest-Gilfry Auditorium, Lafayette. 7:30 p.m. 337-482-6012, srr3023@louisiana.edu.

11/28 – Movies in the Parc: “Elf.” Parc International, Lafayette. $2. Opens at 7 p.m., movie at 7:30 p.m. 337-291-
5566, www.downtownlafayette.org.

11/28-12/31 – “A Cajun & Creole Christmas.” Lafayette. 337-232-3737, 800-3461958, www.Lafayette.Travel.

11/29 – Acadiana All Star Band. Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette. 7:30 p.m. 337-232-4277,
www.heymanncenter.com.

December 2009
Thru 12/31 – Safari of Lights. Zoo of Acadiana, Broussard. 337-837-4325, www.ZooOfAcadiana.org.
12/1 , 4 – Chorale Acadienne presents Christmas by Candlelight. Cathedral of St. John, Lafayette. 337-269-8874,
www.choraleacadienne.com.

12/3 – Les Lumieres du Village d’Abbeville Annual Christmas Stroll. Downtown, Abbeville. 337-898-4110,
www.MostCajun.com.

12/4 – Festival of Light. Oil Center, Lafayette. 337-232-1267.

12/4, 5 – Louisiana Ice Gators. Blackham Coliseum, Lafayette. 7:05 p.m. 337-366-9300, www.icegators.com.

12/4-6 – Festival de Noel. First Baptist Church, Lafayette. 337-593-3751, 337-233-1412, www.FestivaldeNoel.com.

12/4-23 – Noël Acadien Au Village. Acadian Village, Lafayette. 337-981-2364, www.acadianvillage.org.

12/5 – Carencro Country Christmas. 5115 N. University, Carencro. 337-896-6686, 337-280-9570.

12/5 – Jennings Christmas Parade & Festival. Main Street, Jennings. 337-821-5532, www.cityofjennings.com.

12/5 – Cajun Country Half Marathon. Acadiana Park, Lafayette. 337-988-1163, www.lafayettefitness.org.

12/6 – Sonic Drive-In Christmas Parade. Lafayette. 337-988-5301.

12/6 – Lafayette Concert Band presents: Christmas Traditions. Ducrest/Gilfry Auditorium at Angelle Hall,
Lafayette. 337-989-1279, www.lcband.org.

12/6 – St. Lucy Festival of Lights. St. Martin de Tours Church Square, St. Martinville. 337-394-6021.

12/11-13 – 5th Annual Le Feu Et L’eau (Fire & Water) Festival. Arnaudville. 337-754-9898, www.cajuntravel.com.

12/12 – Second Saturday ArtWalk. Downtown, Lafayette. 337-291-5566, www.downtownlafayette.org.

12/12 – Town of Lake Arthur Christmas Festival & Parade. Main St., Lake Arthur. 337-774-2211,
www.jeffdavis.org.

12/12, 13 – Lafayette Ballet Theatre presents “The Nutcracker.” Heymann Center, Lafayette. 337-262-0444,
www.LafayetteBalletTheatre.org.

12/12-13 – Classic Arms Gun & Knife Show. Frem F. Boustany Convention Center, Lafayette. www.heymann-
center.com.

12/13 – Lessons and Carols. St. John Cathedral, Lafayette. 7:30 p.m. 337-232-1322, www.saintjohncathedral.org.

12/13 – Disney Live! Rockin’ Road Trip. Cajundome, Lafayette. 12 & 3 p.m. 337-265-2100, www.cajundome.com.

12/19 – Acadiana Symphony Orchestra presents “It’s Christmas Time.” Heymann Performing Arts Center,
Lafayette. 7:30 p.m. 337-232-4277, www.acadianasymphony.org.

12/31 – New Year’s Noon. Children’s Museum of Acadiana, Lafayette. 337-232-8500,

www.childrensmuseumofacadiana.com.

January 2010
1/1-29 – Hanley-Gueno Neapolitan Presepio Exhibit. Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Museum, Lafayette. 337-
232-1322, www.saintjohncathedral.org.

1/2 – Acadiana Disc Golf Association Annual Mid-Winter Open Disc Golf Tournament. Acadiana Park,
Lafayette. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 337-261-0367, www.fotojoeusa.com/ACADIANAPARK/homepage.htm.

1/3 – Acadiana Symphony Orchestra presents “The Music of Elton John.” Heymann Performing Arts Center,
Lafayette. 7:30 p.m. 337-232-4277, www.acadianasymphony.org.

1/9 – Second Saturday ArtWalk. Lafayette. 337-291-5566, www.downtownlafayette.org.

1/14-17 – 58th Annual Mid-Winter Fair Rodeo. Blackham Coliseum, Lafayette. 337-515-3915, 337-482-5738,
www.harperrodeo.com.

1/22 – PASA presents: Ji Yong. Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette. 337-237-2787, www.pasa-online.org.
1/27-31 – 5th Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival. Various Venues, Lafayette. 337-235-7845,
www.cinemaonthebayou.com.

1/30 – Gueydan Mardi Gras Run. Downtown and Duck Festival Grounds, Gueydan. 337-230-3575/337-277-5069,
www.gueydan.org.

1/31 – Acadiana Symphony Orchestra presents “Four Seasons.” UL Lafayette Angelle Hall, Lafayette. 3 p.m.
337-232-4277, www.acadianasymphony.org.

February 2010
2/6 – Krewe of Carnivale en Rio Mardi Gras Parade. Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 337-984-6522,
www.kreweofrio.com.

2/7 – Scott Mardi Gras. Parade: 1 p.m. 337-269-5155, www.scottlouisiana.org.

2/12 – Friday Night Mardi Gras Parade. Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 6:30 p.m. 337-232-3737, 800-346-
1958, www.Lafayette.Travel.

2/12-14 – Church Point Courirs des Mardi Gras. Saddle Tramp Club, Church Point. 8 a.m.-midnight. 337-344-
8786/337-349-0618, www.acadiatourism.org.

2/12-16 – Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette. Cajun Field, Lafayette. 337-235-2471/800-346-1958,

www.swmardigras.com.

2/13 – Second Saturday ArtWalk. Downtown Lafayette. 337-291-5566, www.downtownlafayette.org.

2/13 – Jennings Mardi Gras Festival & Parade. Main Street, Jennings. 337-821-5532,
www.cityofjennings.com/events.

2/13 – Krewe of Bonaparte Mardi Gras Parade. Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 6:30 p.m. 337-232-3737, 800-
346-1958, www.Lafayette.Travel.

2/13 – Children's Parade. Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 12:30 p.m. 337-232-3737, 800-346-1958,
www.Lafayette.Travel.

2/13 – Carencro Mardi Gras Parade. Downtown, Carencro. 337-896-4147.

2/13 – Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade. Public Works building to Fountain View, Youngsville. 1 p.m. 337-856-4181.

2/13 – La Grande Boucherie des Cajuns. Magnolia City Park, St. Martinville. 337-394-2233,
www.cajuncountry.org/boucherie.

2/14 – Cajun Mock Weddings. Vermilionville, Lafayette. 337-233-4077, www.vermilionville.org.

2/14-16 - Carnival D’Acadie. Downtown, Crowley. 337-783-0824, www.crowley-la.com.

2/15 – Queen’s Mardi Gras Parade. Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 6 p.m. 337-232-3737, 800-346-1958,
www.Lafayette.Travel.

2/16 – Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade. Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 1 p.m. 337-232-3737, 800-346-
1958, www.Lafayette.Travel.

2/16 – Independent Parade. Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 2 p.m. 337-237-1500, 800-346-1958,
www.Lafayette.Travel.

2/16 – Mardi Gras Show at Clark Field. Clark Field Stadium, Lafayette. www.mardigrasshow.com.

2/16 – King’s Mardi Gras Parade. Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 10 a.m. 337-232-3737, 800-346-1958,
www.Lafayette.Travel.

2/16 – Eunice Courir de Mardi Gras. National Guard Armory & Downtown, Eunice. 337-457-7389, www.eunice-
la.com.

2/16 – Greater Southwest La. Mardi Gras Ball & Pageant. Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette. 337-291-
5555, www.swmardigras.com.

2/16 – King’s Court at Mardi Gras. Corner of Polk & Vermilion, Lafayette. 337-291-5566,
www.downtownlafayette.org.

2/16 – Opelousas Downtown Mardi Gras Day. Court Street, Opelousas. 337-948-6263, www.cityofopelousas.com.

2/16 – Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade. Hwy 90 E at College Rd., Jeanerette. 337-365-8185, www.iberiatravel.com.

2/16 – Mamou Mardi Gras. Downtown, Mamou. 8 a.m. 337-468-3105.

2/23, 25, 27 – Louisiana Ice Gators. Blackham Coliseum, Lafayette. 7:05 p.m. 337-366-9300, www.icegators.com.

2/25 – PASA presents: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette. 337-
237-2787, www.pasa-online.org.

2/27-28 – Blueprints Home, Garden, & Leisure Show. Cajundome Convention Center, Lafayette. 337-981-3053,
www.ahbaonline.com.

March 2010
TBA – Downtown Alive! Parc Sans Souci or Parc International, Lafayette. 337-291-5566, www.downtownlafayette.org.

TBA – Bach Lunch. Parc Sans Souci, Lafayette. 337-291-5544, 337-291-5461, www.lnhmpmuseum.org.

TBA – Cajun Comic Relief. Heymann Performing Arts Center. 337-291-5540, www.heymann-center.com.

3/6 - The Great Gator Race. Bouligny Plaza, New Iberia. 337-367-3277, www.iberiatravel.com.3/6 - Shadows Arts &
Crafts Festival. Shadows-on-the-Teche, New Iberia. 337-369-6446, www.shadowsontheteche.org.

3/6, 7, 13, 20 – Louisiana Ice Gators. Blackham Coliseum, Lafayette. 7:05 p.m. 3/7: 4:05 p.m. 337-366-9300,
www.icegators.com.

3/7 – PASA presents: Porgy and Bess. Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette. 337-237-2787, www.pasa-
online.org.

3/7 – Acadiana Symphony Orchestra presents “Chopin and Jazz.” UL Lafayette Angelle Hall, Lafayette. 3 p.m.
337-232-4277, www.acadianasymphony.org.

3/13 – Second Saturday ArtWalk. Downtown, Lafayette. 337-291-5566, www.downtownlafayette.org.

3/20 – Festival of Live Oaks. City Park, New Iberia. 337-369-2337, www.iberiatravel.com.

3/20 – Acadiana Symphony Orchestra presents “Best of Broadway.” Heymann Performing Arts Center,
Lafayette. 7:30 p.m. 337-232-4277, www.acadianasymphony.org.

3/20 – Acadian Memorial Festival. Evangeline Oak Park, St. Martinville. 337-394-2258, 337-394-2233,
www.acadianmemorial.org.

3/20-21 – Carousel of Arts. Downtown, Abbeville. 337-898-4114, www.abbevillemuseum.org.

3/21-28 – PGA Nationwide Tour/Chitimacha Louisiana Open Golf Tournament. Le Triomphe Golf & Country Club,
Broussard. 337-593-8000, 337-856-9005, www.laopen.com.

3/28 – 25th World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-Off. Northwest Pavilion, Eunice. 337-457-7389,
www.eunice-la.com.

April 2010
TBA – Downtown Alive! Parc Sans Souci or Parc International, Lafayette. 337-291-5566, www.downtownlafayette.org.

TBA – Bach Lunch. Parc Sans Souci, Lafayette. 337-291-5544, 337-291-5461, www.lnhmpmuseum.org.

TBA – Pyromania Annual Fired Up On Art Weekend. Blackham Coliseum, Lafayette. 337-269-0363,
www.pyrocajun.com.

TBA – LPGA Women’s Golf Tournament. Wetlands Course, Lafayette. 337-291-7151.

4/2-4 – Patterson Cypress Saw Mill Festival. Kemper Williams Park, Patterson. 985-399-1272/985-395-3720,
cypresssawmill.com.
4/2-4 – Boggy Bayou Festival. Pine Prairie. 337-363-1878, www.evangelinetourism.com.

4/2-4 – Laotian New Years Festival. What Thammarattanaram Temple, Coteau. 337-364-3403,
www.iberiatravel.com.

4/9-11 – Creole Festival on the Teche. City Park, Jeanerette. 337-276-3615, www.iberiatravel.com.

4/10 – Second Saturday ArtWalk. Downtown, Lafayette. 337-291-5566, www.downtownlafayette.org.

4/10 – Acadiana Symphony Orchestra presents “Opera Spectacular.” Heymann Performing Arts Center,
Lafayette. 7:30 p.m. 337-232-4277, www.acadianasymphony.org.

4/10-11 – Festival Des Fleurs de Louisiane. Blackham Coliseum, Lafayette. 337-482-5339, www.louisiana.edu/inhc.

4/10-11, 14, 17-18 – Parade of Homes. Lafayette. 337-981-3053, www.ahbaonline.com.

4/13 – PASA presents: Spaghetti Western Orchestra. Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette. 337-237-2787,
www.pasa-online.org.

4/16-18 – Cajun Hot Sauce Festival. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, New Iberia. 337-365-7539,
www.SugArena.com.

4/16-23 – Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week. Chicot State Park, Ville Platte. 337-234-8360,
www.lafolkroots.org.

4/21-25 – Festival International de Louisiane. Downtown, Lafayette. 337-232-8086, www.festivalinternational.com.

4/23-25 – 25th Annual Arnaudville Etouffee Festival. Little Flower School Grounds, Arnaudville. 337-754-5912,
www.cajuntravel.com.

4/24-25 – Cajun Woodstock. City Park on Lougarre Street, Church Point. 337-280-8710, www.Cajunwoodstock.com.

4/30-5/2 – Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival. Parc Hardy, Breaux Bridge. 337-332-6655, www.bbcrawfest.com.

4/30-5/2 – VC-Carmel May Fest. Vermilion Catholic High School, Abbeville. 337-898-0859, www.mceschool.com.

May 2010
TBA – Downtown Alive! Parc Sans Souci or Parc International, Lafayette. 337-291-5566, www.downtownlafayette.org.

TBA – Bach Lunch. Parc Sans Souci, Lafayette. 337-291-5544, 337-291-5461, www.lnhmpmuseum.org.

5/1 – Annual Celebration of Herbs & Gardens. Park on Marie Street, Sunset. 337-662-5225, www.cajuntravel.com.

5/7-9 – Annual Washington Catfish Festival. Washington. 337-826-3627, www.townofwashingtonla.org.

5/8 – Second Saturday ArtWalk. Downtown, Lafayette. 337-291-5566, www.downtownlafayette.org.

5/23 – Bunk Fest. St. Edward Catholic Church, New Iberia. 337-560-5595, www.iberiatravel.com.

5/27-6/6 – Cajun Heartland State Fair. Cajundome, Lafayette. 337-265-2100, www.cajundome.com.

June 2010

TBA – Downtown Alive! Parc Sans Souci or Parc International, Lafayette. 337-291-5566, www.downtownlafayette.org.

June-Aug. – Eat Lafayette. 337-232-3737, 800-346-1958, www.EatLafayette.com.

6/4-6 – Church Point Buggy Festival. City Park, Church Point. 337-684-2739, www.churchpointbuggyfestival.com.

6/4-6 – Annual Opelousas Spice & Music Festival. Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino, Opelousas. 337-948-5227,
www.opelousasspiceandmusicfestival.com.

6/5 - Daylily Festival and Garden Show. Magdalen Square, Abbeville. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 337-898-4110, www.MostCajun.com.

6/12 - Second Saturday ArtWalk. Downtown, Lafayette. 337-291-5566, www.downtownlafayette.org.

6/30-7/4 – 64th Annual Erath 4th of July Celebration. Downtown, Erath. 337-937-5585, www.erath4.com.

July 2010
7/3 – 20th Annual Lebeau Zydeco Festival. Immaculate Conception Church Grounds, Lebeau. 337-623-5909,
www.cajuntravel.com.

7/4 – Red, White & Boom! Parc International, Lafayette. 337-232-4277, www.acadianasymphony.org.

7/4 – FreedomFest. Cajun Field, Lafayette. 337-235-2471, www.freedomfest08.com.

7/10 – Second Saturday ArtWalk. Downtown, Lafayette. 337-291-5566, www.downtownlafayette.org.

The information contained in this calendar is not independently verified. Please confirm dates before making travel plans.

Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission

1400 NW Evangeline Thruway | Lafayette, LA 70501
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