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.
U.S. Marine Forces Reserve Band Concert
Enjoy an Independence Day concert with the U.S. Marine Forces Reserve Band in the historic steamboat town of Washington.
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 Sunset.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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