Live Thoroughbred Horse Racing at Evangeline Downs
Sep 3, 4 & 6
General
Come out and enjoy this fast-paced show of ten races/night in the 1st Entertainment conmplex in America to combine horse racing and casino gaming. Races run every Wednesday through Saturday until September 6th. Post time: 5:40pm Location: Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino, 2235 Creswell Lane Ext., Opelousas www.evangelinedowns.com, 337-594-3000
Phone: 337-594-3000
City: Opelousas
Website: http://www,evangelinedowns.com
Sep 3 & 4
Live Music
Thursday, Sept. 2nd at 8pm: Zydeco Jam Session - Free Admission Friday, Sept. 3rd at 8pm: Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival Kick-Off Dance featuring Snuggles, Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble; Brian Jack & the Zydeco Gamblers and an Accordion Contest Saturday, Sept. 4th at 9pm: Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band 8471 Hwy 182, Opelousas; 337-942-6242 Admission Fee
City: Opelousas
Sep 4
Live Music
Start your festival day with a great Zydeco-themed breakfast and then head to Plaisance for the 28th Annual Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival. Live zydeco musick with Corey Ledet and his Zydeco Band. When: Saturday, Sept. 4th, 8:00am - 10:30am Where: St. Landry Parish Courthouse Square, located in historic downtown Opelousas on W. Landry St. between Market and Court St. For additional information please contact 337-232-7672 or www.zydeco.org
City: Opelousas
Sep 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4, 11 & 18
Live Music
Every Saturday, bring your instrument or just yourself to enjoy this free, live Cajun music jam session at Savoy's Music Centre, 4413 Hwy. 190 East in Eunice. 9am-12pm. (337) 457-9563
Phone: 337-457-9563
City: Eunice
Sep 4
Fairs/Festivals
Join the Southwest Louisiana Zydeco MusicFestival for their annual event held on the Saturday before Labor Day at the Zydeco Festival Grounds, located at 457 Zydeco Road in Plaisance. 10:30 am-until. $10 admission. (337) 942-2392.
Schedule of Events:
Friday, August 6-Zydeco Media Kick-Off Event at the Opelousas Old CIty Market in Downtown Opelousas
Live Zydeco Band, Creole Food and Zydeco Festival Cultural Heritage
Saturday, August 7-Annual Zydeco King & Queen Ball at the Opelousas North Park Center. $10 per person.
Saturday, August 21-The 20th Annual Fun Run in South Park in Opelousas. 5K or 1 Mile Walk or Run
Music, food and awards
Thursday, September 2-Zydeco Jam Session and Parade to Jam Session
Parade line-up at 5 pm at South Park in Opelousas and leaves at 6 pm to North Park. Then onto Slim's Y Ki-Ki at 8 pm for a free Zydeco Jam Session
Friday, Septmember 3-Kick-Off Dance at Slim's Y Ki-Ki at 10 pm
Saturday, September 4-Zydeco Breakfast on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse Square from 8-10:30 am. Free. Hosted by the City of Opelousas with COrey Ledet and his Zydeco Band. Saturday, September 4 - 10:30am - 1:00pm - 28th Annual Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival on the Festival Grounds in Plaisance. 10 Bands for 10 Bucks featuring Buckwheat Zydeco, Chubby Carrier, Geno Delafose, Nathan Williams, Lil' Nate, Chris Ardoin and more... Monday, September 13-Zydeco Celebrity Golf Classic at the Opelousas Indian Hills Country Club Festivals
Phone: 337-942-2392
City: Plaisance
Website: www.zydeco.org
Sep 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4, 11 & 18
Live Music
Every Saturday night, the internationally recognized Rendez Vous des Cajuns live radio and TV show goes on the air in a restored 1924 movie house that is listed on the National Register of historic Places and included in the Great American Movie Theaters Preservation Guide. This Grand Ole Opry-style show features live Cajun music, Creole music and Zydeco music for the entire family. Showtime 6:00pm - 7:30pm; Admission: $5.00
Location: The Liberty Center for the Performing Arts, 200 Westpark Ave.
Featured Performers: Sept. 4- Megan Brown & Tepetate; Briggs Brown & the Bayou Cajuns Sept. 11-The Lagniappe - Cajun Gold Band featuring Jason Frey & Paul Daigle Sept. 18-Fricassee Cajun Trio; The Babineaux & Fuselier Cajun Band Sept. 25-Kevin Naquin & the Ossun Playboys; Kent Gonsoulin - Cajun Humorist
Phone: 337-457-7389
City: Eunice
Website: www.eunice-la.com
Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7 & Dec 5
Live Music
Every Sunday from 1-3 PM, an organic jam session provides a platform for musical artists. Jam music focuses on Cajun music, Creole music, old time, honky tonk, cowboy music and mopre...Jammers bring food and iced tea to serve. Tom's Fiddles is located at 204 Fuselier Road in Arnaudville. (337) 754-5528.
Phone: 337-754-5528
City: Arnaudville
Website: www.tomsfiddleandbow.com
Sep 5
Live Music
If you’ve ever been to a Joe Diffie concert, you don’t need to be told what an energetic, hit-filled show he delivers. If you haven’t seen Joe’s live show, do yourself a favor and buy tickets to this one! Since he first topped the charts in 1990 with Home, Joe has remained on a steady course, staying true to his Oklahoma roots and delivering hit after hit totaling twelve #1’s, twenty top 10’s and four gold and platinum albums. When you attend a Joe Diffie concert, you’re not waiting for him to sing his hit - you’re waiting for him to sing your hit. Whether it’s Ships That Don’t Come In, Pickup Man, John Deere Green, or If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets), Joe’s music always makes you remember where you were the first time you heard it.
When: Sunday, Sept. 5th at 8:00pm Where: The Events Center at Evangeline Downs, 2235 Cresswell Lane Ext., Opelousas For additional event and ticket information, please contact 337-594-300 or www.evangelinedowns.com.
City: Opelousas
Sep 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15 & 22
Live Music
Music and Market is an outdoor concert series presented by the City of Opelousas Tourism. Festuring live zydeco music, cajun music, creole music and swamp pop music. The free outdoor concerts are held at the Farmer’s Market Pavilion located on the grounds of the Opelousas Tourist Center between Vine & Landry Streets. Concert-goers are welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. When: Friday, Sept. 17th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm; Friday, Sept. 24th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm; Friday, Oct. 1st, 6:00pm - 8:00pm; Friday, Oct. 8, 6:00pm - 8:00pm; Friday, Oct. 15th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm; Friday, Oct. 22nd, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Fall Concert Series: Bands TBA For additional information please contact 337-948-5227 or www.cityofopelousas.com
City: Opelousas
Sep 19, Oct 17, Nov 21 & Dec 19
Live Music
Join the Frederick l’Ecole des Arts organization at the Steeple Vue Gallery (149 Fuselier St. in Arnaudville) for their monthly Gospel Music Presentation. Music from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Free admission. For additional information please contact (337) 754-9898. Live music presentation. **A fire destroyed NuNu's Town Market Building in July. Programs through the Frederick l’Ecole des Arts non-profit arts organization,such as the Gospel Music Presentation, are taking place temporarily at the Steeple Vue Gallery located at 149 Fuselier St., Arnaudville.
Phone: 337-754-9898
City: Arnaudville
Website: www.townmarket.homestead.com
Sep 25, Oct 30 & Nov 27
General
Visitors can practice their Creole-Cajun French while enjoying coffee, pastries and company from 9 AM-12 PM on the last Saturday of every month currently at the Steeple Vue Gallery, located at 149 Fuselier St., in Arnaudville. (337) 754-7724. **A fire destroyed NuNu's Town Market Building in July. Programs through the Frederick l’Ecole des Arts non-profit arts organization, such as La Table Français, are taking place temporarily at the Steeple Vue Gallery located at 149 Fuselier St., Arnaudville.
Phone: 337-754-7724
City: Arnaudville
Sep 25
General
Long River Lodge is located at 497 Cannatella Road in Melville. (337) 623-4395.
Phone: 337-623-4395
City: Melville
Website: www.longriverlodge.com
Sep 29, Oct 27, Nov 24 & Dec 29
General
Grab a cup of coffee and share conversation and fun with other French speakers at the Whiteville School House located within LeVieux Village in Opelousas. 7:30-8:30 AM on the last Wednesday of every month. (337) 948-5227.
Phone: 337-948-5227
City: Opelousas
Website: www.cityofopelousas.com
Sep 30
Performing Arts
Poetry Reading featuring Richard Wirick, author of the short story collection, "Kicking In". When: Thursday, Sept. 30th at 7:00pm Where: Café Mosaic, 202 S. 2nd St., Eunice For additional information please contact Dr. Billy Fontenot with LSU-Eunice at 337-550-1315.
City: Eunice
Oct 8-10
Fairs/Festivals
The grounds of the Washington Old Schoolhouse Antique Mall open to additional vendors. Come discover some great hidden treasures as well as great buys at Acadiana's Antique Capital. Antiques, Collectibles, great food and entertainment. When: October 8, 9 & 10 from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Where: Old Schoolhouse Antique Mall, 210 Church St., Washington.
Phone: 337-826-3580
City: Washington
Website: http://www.oldschoolhouseantiquemall.com/
Oct 9, 10, 16 & 17
General
Join the St. Landry Catholic Church and The Opelousas LIttle Theatre for their annual Cemetery Tours which take place the 2nd and 3rd weekends in October. Actors portray St. Landry Parish residents of the past during a tour of the St. Landry Catholic Church Cemetery in Opelousas. Admission-$10. Please call ahead for large groups.
Phone: 337-942-6552
City: Opelousas
Oct 25
Fairs/Festivals
The 12th Annual Soiree' Royal is scheduled for Monday, October 25, 2010. This year’s event will be held at the Evangeline Downs Event Center and begins with Wine Tasting from 6pm to 7pm in Mojo's Sports Bar. At 6:30 pm the Louisiana Yambilee Festival Royalty will be introduced and the food tasting will begin. Dozens of chefs from Acadiana will serve up their special signature dishes. At 9 pm the winners of the eight categories and Best of Show will be announced. Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st place in each category and Best of Show. Chefs wishing to participate should contact the Opelousas-St. Landry Chamber of Commerce 337-942-2683. Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased from the Chamber of Commerce or online directly from the Evangeline Downs Events website http://tickets.evangelinedowns.com/
City: Opelousas
Oct 27-31
Fairs/Festivals
Join the Louisiana Yambilee Association for their annual festival held the last weekend in October at the Yambilee Fairgrounds, 1939 West Landry Street in Opelousas. Live cajun music, zydeco music and swamp pop music, carnvial rides, Yambilee pageant, parade and sweet potato contests.(337) 948-8848. Festivals
Phone: 337-948-8848
City: Opelousas
Website: www.yambilee.com
Oct 29-31
Fairs/Festivals
Join the festivities at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church Grounds in Opelousas. Live Creole music and Zydeco music, Gospel Choir Concert and great food! (337) 942-2732. Festivals
Phone: 337-942-2732
City: Opelousas
Nov 11-14
Fairs/Festivals
Join the Port Barre Lions Club for the 25th Annual Cracklin Festival held on the 2nd full weekend of November at the Town Park, located behind Town Hall. Live cajun music, zydeco music and swamp pop music, carnival rides, food and the popular Cracklin Cook-off. (337) 585-6673. Festivals
Phone: 337-585-6673
City: Port Barre
Website: www.portbarrecracklinfestival.com
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