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.
Festivals
November 2025
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.
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
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.
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