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April 2019
April 23 - April 28 Cycle Zydeco
Cycle Zydeco is a four-day bike ride through Cajun Country, often referred to as a “rolling party” and has been described as the "Best Touring Ride in the US." 2019 is the 18th year and will pass through several towns in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana including Arnaudville, Grand Coteau, Sunset, and Opelousas. Riders will get the opportunity to see the diversity and beauty of Louisiana's landscapes by bike, sample the best Cajun and Creole dishes, and hear live zydeco music. Click the button below to learn more.
Find out more »April 26 @ 12:00 pm - April 28 @ 12:00 pm Étouffée Festival
Sample one of Louisiana's most iconic dishes, Étouffée, at the Mayor's Cook-Off. Click the button below to learn more.
Find out more »April 27 @ 4:00 am - 10:00 am Step Outside Day at Sherburne WMA
This family-friendly event will help you and your child learn about outdoor education and stewardship with fun activities like archery, birdhouse building, boat tours, and canoeing. Learn more by clicking the button below.
Find out more »May 2019
May 22 - May 26 Annual Krotz Springs Sportsmen’s Heritage Festival
Voted Best New Event for 2013 by the Louisiana Association of Fairs & Festivals. The mission of this cultural event is to promote the wetlands and woodlands that surround the community of Krotz Springs and the Atchafalaya River. Click the button below for more information.
Find out more »October 2019
October 4 @ 3:00 am Tour du Teche 135
Looking for a Louisiana adventure? Paddle down scenic Bayou Teche and explore the bayou towns along the way with food, music, and good company. Click the button below to learn more.
Find out more »October 5 @ 4:00 am Annual Festival de la Grande Église
Celebrate centuries of history at the local Catholic church with cemetery tours, live music, and a jambalaya cook-off. Click the button bellow to learn more.
Find out more »October 11 - October 13 Cemetery Tours & Historical Reenactments
Spend some time with voices from the past at the St. Landry Catholic Church Cemetery Tour. This tour is perfect for preservationist and lovers of history. Local actors and historians research local residents, often their own family members and perform a reenactment in the cemetery. Click the button below to learn more.
Find out more »October 18 - October 20 Cemetery Tours & Historical Reenactments
Spend some time with voices from the past at the St. Landry Catholic Church Cemetery Tour. This tour is perfect for preservationist and lovers of history. Local actors and historians research local residents, often their own family members and perform a reenactment in the cemetery. Click the button below to learn more.
Find out more »October 26 @ 4:00 am - 10:00 am Sweet Dough Pie Festival
This event celebrates the unique history of historic Grand Coteau and a traditional treat called, sweet dough pie. During the festival, sample a wide variety of these homemade, half-moon shaped pies and enjoy tours of Grand Coteau. Click the button below to learn more.
Find out more »October 31 - November 3 Holy Ghost Creole Bazaar
Experience Creole culture at the Holy Ghost Creole Festival Bazaar in Opelousas, Louisiana. Every year, this festival features the best in gospel and zydeco music. Also, sample homemade sweet dough pies and Creole cookin'. Click the button below to learn more.
Find out more »November 2019
November 2 @ 2:00 pm - November 3 @ 11:00 am Festival of Words
Celebrate the written and spoken word! Every year, the Festival of Words Cultural Arts Collective host literary activities for adults and teens including workshops, drive-by-poetry, open mics, and other public performances. Click the button below to learn more.
Find out more »November 3 @ 1:30 am - 9:30 am Bayou Teche Brewing Bike Bash
This event combines cycling and craft beer in scenic parts of Cajun Country. The Bayou Teche Brewing Bike Bash is a non-competitive race, so cyclists can take it easy enjoy the views of South Louisiana. Click the button below to learn more.
Find out more »November 7 - November 10 Port Barre Cracklin Festival
All of you boudin and cracklin fans don't want to miss the Port Barre Cracklin Festival in November. This festival showcases the ritual of making cracklins - a traditional Louisiana food that has made headlines on such cooking reality shows such as Top Chef. Click the button below to learn more.
Find out more »November 24 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm The Lighting of the Oaks
Visit downtown Opelousas on Small Business Saturday to support local artisans and see a beautiful light display on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse Square. This family-friendly event will also offer photos with Santa and his sleigh.
Find out more »November 30 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Grand Noel
Grand Noel is a charming evening of shopping, carriage rides, and fun for the kids in Historic Grand Coteau. Bring your Christmas wish list because the local shops will have discounted items and new inventory. Click the button below to learn more.
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