November 2025
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 2025
Christmas at Coteau
Christmas at Coteau is a shopping and culinary event taking place on the grounds of the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau.
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.
Lebeau Historical Marker Unveiling
Be there for the unveiling of the first historic marker in northern St. Landry Parish. The marker will draw attention to the Immaculate Conception Church, a touchstone of the area.
Christmas in Washington
Celebrate Christmas in Downtown Washington with live music, vendors, a Kids Corner, and photos with Santa.
Christmas Open House at Ted’s
Holiday cheer and treats in the gallery of local artist Ted Bertrand.
Washington Christmas Concert
The Opelousas Queen of Angels Choir will perform traditional Christmas music at the historic St. John's Episcopal Church in Washington at this free event.
Chenier Mural Unveiling
A new mural is unveiled in Sunset honoring Clifton and Cleveland Chenier and their relationship with the Rubboard Capital of the World.
January 2026
Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Ball
Meet King Imperial and Queen Lily in the Zydeco Capital of the World at this year's Imperial Mardi Gras Ball. Enjoy live music by Hotline, a cocktail social, and rub elbows with Mardi Gras royalty.
Lebeau Mardi Gras Ball
It's a formal affair in Lebeau, Louisiana this Mardi Gras season. Honor their Mardi Gras king and queen with a night of dancing.
Annual Gumbo Cook-Off
Eat delicious gumbo and dance to Cajun and zydeco musicians at the Annual Gumbo Cook-Off in Opelousas.
February 2026
Annual Sunset Kidz Wagon Parade
Visit the Sunset Kidz Wagon Parade for a family-friendly Mardi Gras celebration complete with a parade of wagons, music, and food.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 2026
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.
Exit 11 Yard Sale
In Sunset, shop for antiques, artwork, jewelry, and more for bargain prices at the Exit 11 Yard Sale.
World Championship Crawfish Étouffée Cook-Off
Taste the best crawfish étouffée in Louisiana and choose your favorite at the World Championship Crawfish Étouffée Cook-Off in Eunice.
Washington Community Festival
Enjoy a catfish cook-off, live music, a car show, and over 50 vendors with food, art, and more at this festival in Washington.
April 2026
Top of the Teche
Travel along the Bayou Teche in this 7.7-mile race from Leonville to Arnaudville in your kayak, canoe, or pirogue.
Riverview Easter Extravaganza
Campers can enjoy Easter activities with the kids at Riverview RV Resort including a trail ride, horse games, hog roast, live music, and an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids.
Cycle Zydeco
Take a trip around Acadiana on your bicycle through scenic byways with Cycle Zydeco, the best touring ride in the US.
Semi-Annual Antique Fair & Yard Sale
Shop for bargains, food, and vintage items from over 200 vendors at the Old Schoolhouse Antique Fair in Washington.
Boot Brew Fest
Learn all about the home brewing process, sample brews, enjoy live music, and vote for your favorite beer at the Boot Brew Fest in Eunice.
Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week
Enjoy Cajun & Creole music at these intensive classes for music instruments, vocals, dance, and more with workshops, jam sessions, and nightly dances.
Arnaudville Étouffée Festival
When chefs compete, you win at the Arnaudville Étouffée Festival. Taste delicious étouffée in a variety of categories.
May 2026
Sunset Herb & Garden Festival
Step outside and enjoy Louisiana's springtime weather while shopping for a wide variety of plants and herbs in Sunset.
June 2026
Juneteenth Folklife Celebration
Celebrate Juneteenth, the date when Texas slaves first heard the news of their freedom, in the Zydeco Capital of the World.
Rockin’ on the Runway
Enjoy a car show, airplane rides, live music, kid's activities, and more at this aerobatic event in Sunset.
July 2026
Lebeau Zydeco Festival
Enjoy live zydeco music and dancing all day long at the Lebeau Zydeco Festival.
Red, White, and Boom
This fourth of July celebration in Opelousas with live music, fireworks, food vendors and kid's activities.
Fireworks on the River
Head to Krotz Springs right along the Atchafalaya for a fireworks display, live music, and children’s activities.
Leonville Fireworks Show
Fireworks, snowballs, BBQ and a stunning view of the Bayou Teche at this Fourth of July Celebration in Leonville.
Fourth of July Fireworks Show
Enjoy a 30-minute spectacular display of fireworks in Eunice.
ECCBC Summer Concert Series
The ECCBC features a concert band, adult choir, and children's choir at this summer concert held at First Baptist Church in Eunice.
ECCBC Summer Concert Series
The ECCBC features a concert band, adult choir, and children's choir at this summer concert held at First Baptist Church in Eunice.
Krotz Springs Quilter’s Guild Show
Check out the Krotz Springs Quilter's Show where the tradition of quilting, needle-craft, and folk-art are kept alive.
August 2026
Fête-Dieu du Teche Eucharistic Boat Procession
This 40-mile procession along the Bayou Teche commemorates the journey of the Acadians over 250 years ago.
September 2026
Original Southwest LA Zydeco Music Festival
The Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival is the perfect opportunity to dance to your favorite zydeco musicians.
Louisiana Mosquito Festival
Celebrate Louisiana's unofficial state bird, the mosquito, with live music, vendors, a cook-off, blood drive, and kid's activities like fun jumps and arts & crafts.
October 2026
Tour du Teche 135
Paddle down the Bayou Teche in this three-day race from Port Barre to Berwick. Get your canoe, kayak, or pirogue ready.
Creole Culture Day
The 3rd Annual Creole Culture Day honors the past and looks to the future of Creole culture in Louisiana, emphasizing the enduring importance of the French language. With free admission and food, it’s an inclusive celebration for all to enjoy.
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.
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.
Blackpot Camp
Work with professional Cajun and Creole musicians and cooks with a loose-festival atmosphere at the Blackpot Camp in Eunice.
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
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.
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.
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