May 2026
Baroque on the Bayou at NUNU
Baroque on the Bayou returns for its second annual celebration of Baroque music with live music from Andrea and Susanna Loewy, as well as Cajun fiddler and singer Jourdan Thibodeaux.
Cankton Accordion Festival
Cankton is the Accordion Capital of Louisiana! Celebrate with authentic Cajun music, dancing, food, and family fun.
June 2026
Summer Classic Car Show
Cruise & Groove down to Eunice's Main Street for a fun-filled day for the whole family. There will be a car show, live music, food trucks, and shopping.
An Evening with Willis Alan Ramsey
Enjoy a night of music with Willis Alan Ramsey in a gallery setting.
LA Folk Roots Kids Camp
Kids ages 8-13 can enjoy a week of music, crafts, singing, and special activities at the Folk Roots Kids Camp in Eunice and Opelousas.
Canoe Races & Anything Over Rice Cook-Off
The Port Barre Lions Club presents Canoe Races and a Cook-Off where you can enjoy the outdoors, kids can race their canoes, and enjoy great food.
Rockin’ on the Runway
Enjoy a car show, airplane rides, live music, kid's activities, and more at this aerobatic event in Sunset.
Catch Fish Cook-Off
Become the next Catch Fish King at the Riverview RV Resort's catfish cook-off and fishing tournament. If you're not competing, you can enjoy all the different catfish dishes with live music and a DJ.
Juneteenth Celebration La La Gala
Check out Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie performing live for the 2nd Annual Juneteenth "La La Gala".
Juneteenth Folklife Celebration
Celebrate Juneteenth, the date when Texas slaves first heard the news of their freedom, in the Zydeco Capital of the World.
July 2026
Lebeau Zydeco Festival
Geno Delafose, Rusty Metoyer, Step Rideau, and J-Paul hit the stage at the Lebeau Zydeco Festival.
Fireworks on the River
Head to Krotz Springs right along the Atchafalaya for a fireworks display, live music, and children’s activities.
Red, White, and Boom
This fourth of July celebration in Opelousas with live music, fireworks, food vendors and kid'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 Quilters Guild Show
Check out the Krotz Springs Quilters Show where the tradition of quilting, needle-craft, and folk-art are kept alive.
LA Folk Roots Kids Camp
Kids ages 8-13 can enjoy a week of music, crafts, singing, and special activities at the Folk Roots Kids Camp in Eunice and Opelousas.
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.
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.
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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