The Silver Slipper, a regional music history landmark in Leonville, Louisiana, hosts regular live music on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 7pm. Enjoy Cajun, country, and zydeco music on the restaurant's outdoor patio stage. While you're here, try some of their famous Cajun fusion cuisine. Check their Facebook page for dinner specials and live music lineups.
It’s time to eat good in Grand Prairie at the 7th annual Hen Sauce Piquant Cook-Off on Saturday, September 28th. From 10:30am-2pm at the St. Peters Catholic Church Hall located at 1074 Grand Prairie Hwy.
There will be a cook-off and dinner sale, live auction, sweet shop, and kids corner with a fun jump and slide. Check out Jamie Bergeron & the Kickin’ Cajuns performing live.
Cook-Off registration is $45. For questions call Rhonda at 337-831-2720 or Tonya at 337-945-0812.
On Saturday, October 25, support local firemen and celebrate Louisiana's unofficial state bird, the mosquito, at the Louisiana Mosquito Festival. This inaugural event takes place at Landon Pitre Memorial Park in Cankton and will feature live music from talented local musicians, a delicious cook-off, blood drive, silent auction, vendors and children's activities.
Headlining the event will be Richard LeBeouf, but you can also catch performances by Rory Suire & Closing Time, Caramel Cowboy Raikwon Green, Honky Tonk Mike Broussard, Dylan Aucoin, and Hunter Courville & Cajun Fever.
Children's activities include buzz competitions, coloring pages, mosquito wrangling as well as fun jumps, and arts & crafts.
Come on out and have a good time!
La Riviére Children's Mardi Gras Parade & Chicken Chase is taking place on Friday, February 7th in Krotz Springs, Louisiana. Decked out in colorful costumes, kids can participate in this traditional Mardi Gras celebration safely. Learn more about this Mardi Gras tradition and where you can find a costume here.
Following the run will be a jam session at Riverview RV Resort. General admission is $10, but musicians get in free. Call to pre-register your child for the run at this number: 337-351-4260.
Riverview RV Resort is located right on the Atchafalaya River, 3 miles south of Krotz Springs across the levee from LA 105 South. It offers a beautiful view of the Atchafalaya River and has a public boat launch offering access to the river at any depth.
The Silver Slipper, a regional music history landmark in Leonville, Louisiana, hosts a weekly open jam session on Thursday evenings. From 6pm-9pm, bring your instrument of choice and join in the music on the restaurant's outdoor patio stage. Don't have an instrument? There are some available for use! Come by to enjoy the music or delicious Cajun fusion cuisine.
Open Jam hosted by Buddy Andres, Blake Burch & Jake Knott.
On Saturday, October 26 from 7pm-11pm help the NUNU Arts and Culture Collective in Arnaudville cool off with their "Cool the Culture Campaign." NUNU, a vibrant, all-volunteer-powered non-profit organization celebrating a banner year of rich experiences, aims to raise $50,000 by June 1, 2025, to install long needed air-conditioning and insulation to preserve art, artists, and patrons in these sultry climes.
At the Boo! Bash Fundraiser, Bonsoir Catin with Christine Balfa & Friends (followed by DJ Shane Guidry) will be performing. You can also enjoy food, drinks, costume contest, auctions, and dancing for a worthy cause
Arts and culture supporters: you are invited to join NUNU in this effort anytime by visiting our online donation page: https://givebutter.com/ZiIenp.
Thanks to the unwavering support of its community and volunteers, NUNU has hosted a remarkable range of events in the last year: French / Kreyol, Film Screenings, Musical Delights, Art Exhibitions, Cultural Gatherings, Art Education, Artists-in-Residence, Visiting Artists, Campus Enhancements.
For an interview regarding the Boo! Bash or the history of NUNU, please contact Gene Paquette at gene@powellschicago.com.
The Yambilee Pickers, a group of dulcimer players who meet every Wednesday morning at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center just outside of Opelousas, Louisiana to jam, are hosting a big potluck and jam on Saturday, August 31st. Starting at 9am, dulcimer players from around the state and beyond will meet to jam out with other music lovers. They'll break at 12pm to eat, everyone is invited to bring their own dish, and then they'll continue playing till 3pm.
It's the perfect opportunity to hear great music, meet new people, and enjoy the picturesque atmosphere of the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center.
The Cajun French Music Hall of Fame Museum is hosting a jam session on June 1st where you can play with actual hall of fame legends! From 10am to 12pm, jam with Robert Elkins, David Greely, and Steve Riley with his son Burke Riley. Spend the morning practicing with the greats as Ray Landry hosts and conducts a Q&A.
This acoustic jam is open for musicians of all types and skill levels for free. The Acadiana Charter Chapter will be offering free jambalaya.
After the jam from 1pm-2pm, kids of all ages will also be able to make their own instrument.
Cajun Americana singer-songwriter Dustin Dale Gaspard will perform live at NUNU Art & Culture Collective in Arnaudville on May 30th. Doors open at 6pm and the music stars at 7:30pm. Admission is $20.
After 10 years of performing throughout the deep South, Dustin Dale Gaspard released his full-length debut album "Hoping Heaven Got A Kitchen" in March 2022. The decade that he spent honing his songwriting helped create an album that speaks to the soul of rural roots listeners and alternative folk lovers alike, all while delivering an intimate insight into the Cajun native's groove felt mysticism. Written for his grandparents, his record displays undeniable heart, love, community and the sonic influence of the land that raised him. Gaspard's next album, "Avec Le Courrant" is a bilingual folk Americana concept record detailing the story of his Acadian ancestor's exile during the event know as "Le Grand Derangement".
Prepare your taste buds and mark your calendars for an unforgettable cultural experience! École Saint-Landry invites locals and visitors alike to the Fête de la Chaudiere Noir! – Black Pot Cook-off, a vibrant celebration of Louisiana's rich heritage. The festival is scheduled to be held at the Sunset Community Center on Saturday, October 25th from 10:30am-3:30pm. This event promises a day filled with family-friendly activities including a silent auction, games, French language trivia, face-painting, train rides, a petting zoo, and French bingo. There will also be live music by Mark Ardoin & Creole Driving Force and Austin Monceaux & the Acadiana Ramblerss, and, of course, the highlight of the festival – the Black Pot Cook-Off.
Festival-goers will have the opportunity to tantalize their taste buds with an array of delectable dishes. Whether you're a seasoned chef or simply a food enthusiast, individuals and teams are invited to showcase their culinary skills in categories such as Meat Dish, Dessert, and Side Dish. With both public and judge's choice prizes, including cash rewards of up to $200, the competition promises to be fierce and flavorful. The event is free but tasting tickets will be available for $10 per 5 tastings.
Link to Competitor and Vendor Application & Guidelines can be found HERE.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards the renovation of the historic Sunset High, transforming it into École Saint-Landry's upper elementary school building. École Saint-Landry is one of only three full French immersion schools in all of Louisiana. We look forward to welcoming you for a day of food, music, and community that promises to be truly unforgettable.
École Saint-Landry accepts students of all abilities. École Saint-Landry does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability or gender in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment), and it is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of gender by Title IX (20 USC 168) and on the basis of disability by Section 504 (42 USC 794).
To learn more about École St. Landry or the event, contact info@ecolestlandry.org or visit ecolestlandry.org.
