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.
Festivals
February 2025
March 2025
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.
Festival of Words
Celebrate the written word with an open mic, creative writing workshops, and more at the Festival of Words in Grand Coteau.
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.
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.
Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week
Enjoy Cajun & Creole music at these intensive classes for music instruments, vocals, dance, and more with workshops, jam sessions, and nightly dances.
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.
April 2025
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.
Cycle Zydeco
Take a trip around Acadiana on your bicycle through scenic byways with Cycle Zydeco, the best touring ride in the US.
Boot Brew Fest
Learn all about the home brewing process, sample brews, enjoy live music, and vote for your favorite beer at the Boot Brew Fest in Eunice.
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