Original Southwest LA Zydeco Music Festival
The Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival is the perfect opportunity to dance to your favorite zydeco musicians.
Festivals
September 2026
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
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.
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
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.
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