FEATURED EVENTS
31 January
Yambilee Building
Annual Gumbo Cook-Off
1939 West Landry Street Opelousas, LA 70570 United States
06 February
Riverview RV Resort
Lil La Riviére Mardi Gras Parade & Chicken Chase
174 Campground Loop, Krotz Springs, LA 70750
07 February
Riverview RV Resort
La Rivière Mardi Gras Chicken Run and Parade
174 Campground Loop, Krotz Springs, LA 70750
07 February
Lebeau Immaculate Conception Church
Lebeau Mardi Gras Festival
103 Lebeau Church Road Lebeau, LA 71345 United States
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Upcoming Events › Festivals
January 2026
Annual Gumbo Cook-Off
Eat delicious gumbo and dance to Cajun and zydeco musicians at the Annual Gumbo Cook-Off in Opelousas.
February 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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