October 2026
Melville Catfish Festival
Locals and visitors alike return to Melville to reconnect with friends, family, and the spirit of Southern hospitality with a catfish cook-off and live music by Charley Rivers, Step Rideau & the Zydeco Outlaws, and more.
Cemetery Tours & Historical Reenactments
Experience stories from the past from the ghosts who lived them as you tour this centuries-old cemetery in Opelousas.
Cemetery Tours & Historical Reenactments
Experience stories from the past from the ghosts who lived them as you tour this centuries-old cemetery in Opelousas.
Squirrel Cook-Off
It's time for a cook-off with a cause! Enjoy squirrel dishes from local cooks as they bust out their best home recipes.
Camp-O-Ween & Squirrel Cook-Off
Grab your costumes, decorate that camper, bring your appetite, and come spend the weekend at Riverview RV Resort!
Visiting the Past
Visit the town of Washington's past with a historical re-enactment of Louisiana's role in the American Revolution.
Boo! Bash at NUNU
Pass a good time for a good cause with food, drinks, costume contest, auctions, and dancing at NUNU Art & Culture Collective.
Blackpot Camp
Work with professional Cajun and Creole musicians and cooks with a loose-festival atmosphere at the Blackpot Camp in Eunice.
SPIRITS: History, Folklore and Fear a Gala at the Museum
Head to the Opelousas Museum for an unforgettable night of fine food, spirited conversation, music, and a silent auction — all in service of the stories that define us.
Sweet Dough Pie Festival
Head to Grand Coteau to shop local vendors and taste the best sweet dough pies around.
Halloween Art & Nature Fest
Celebrate Halloween safely through art, music, food & science at this family-friendly event in Arnaudville.
November 2026
Festival of Words
Celebrate the written word with an open mic, creative writing workshops, and more at the Festival of Words in Grand Coteau.
Holy Ghost Creole Festival
Celebrate Creole culture with food and music at this Opelousas festival. From live music and sweet dough pies to cracklins and boudin, there's a ton to enjoy.
Le Grand Hoorah
Lakeview Park & Beach in Eunice hosts Le Grand Hoorah Festival. Enjoy Cajun cuisine, plus French language experiences, dancing, special events, outdoor fun, and optional camping and a full day of Cajun music.
Festival of Words
Celebrate the written word with an open mic, creative writing workshops, and more at the Festival of Words in Grand Coteau.
Port Barre Cracklin Festival
Sample fresh-made, deep-fried cracklins, dance to Cajun and Zydeco musicians, and ride carnival rides at this festival in Port Barre.
Coteau Crawl
Community members and visitors alike come together in Grand Coteau for this monthly pop-up shop event.
Joe Hall Tribute Concert
Celebrate the life of Creole musician Joe Hall at this tribute concert with a special documentary screening.
Lighting of the Nativity
It's a Christmas event you won't want to miss! Shop local vendors, stroll under the beautiful oaks in downtown Opelousas, and be amazed as the square lights up.
December 2026
ECCBC Christmas Concert
Head to Eunice to celebrate the holiday season at this spectacular, family-friendly concert and choir.
ECCBC Christmas Concert
Head to Eunice to celebrate the holiday season at this spectacular, family-friendly concert and choir.
Christmas in Washington
Celebrate Christmas in Downtown Washington with live music, vendors, a Kids Corner, and photos with Santa.
Coteau Crawl
Community members and visitors alike come together in Grand Coteau for this monthly pop-up shop event.
January 2027
Taster’s Choice
Enjoy the zydeco stylings of Geno Delafose as you taste the best of the best at this Mardi Gras culinary event in Eunice.
Lil La Riviére Mardi Gras Parade & Chicken Chase
La Riviére Children's Mardi Gras Parade & Chicken Chase in Krotz Springs is a great time for the whole family with a traditional courir and open jam session right along the Atchafalaya River.
Annual Gumbo Cook-Off
Eat delicious gumbo and dance to Cajun and zydeco musicians at the Annual Gumbo Cook-Off in Opelousas.
Lebeau Mardi Gras Festival
At the Lebeau Mardi Gras celebration, you can experience a parade complete with horses and suped-up vehicles, a chicken and pig chase, zydeco music, and more.
February 2027
Cajun Mardi Gras Festival
Enjoy live music, street dances, jam sessions, and so much more at this 5-day long Mardi Gras celebration in Eunice.
Cankton Courir de Mardi Gras
Experience a rural Mardi Gras celebration with live music, a gumbo cook-off, chicken run, and a trail ride in Cankton.
Eunice Lil’ Mardi Gras
Adults don't have all the fun for Mardi Gras in Eunice. At the Eunice Lil' Mardi Gras, kids ages 1-14 get to participate in a traditional Courir de Mardi Gras.
La Rivière Mardi Gras Chicken Run and Parade
Participate in a chicken run right along the river at Riverview RV Park & Resort in Krotz Springs with live music and food.
Lundi Gras Boucherie
Experience an old-time boucherie at Lakeview Park in Eunice with live music, boudin, and drinks in the barn.
Courir de Mardi Gras & Chicken Run
Wear colorful costumes, chase chickens, and parade around the countryside of Eunice at the Courir de Mardi Gras.
Opelousas Mardi Gras Parade
Check out the Opelousas Mardi Gras Parade as it marches through historic downtown Opelousas.
Zyde Gras on the Square
Catch Keith Frank live at this Mardi Gras celebration in the Zydeco Capital of the World.
March 2027
Here’s the Beef Cook-Off
The annual Here's the Beef Cook-Off in Opelousas is the best place to sample brisket, roast, gravies, and stews. There's also live music and a trail ride.
July 2027
Fourth of July Fireworks Show
Enjoy a 30-minute spectacular display of fireworks in Eunice.
Krotz Springs Quilters Guild Show
Check out the Krotz Springs Quilters Show where the tradition of quilting, needle-craft, and folk-art are kept alive.
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