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16 Aug 2022

Le Grand Hoorah

2024-11-20T14:12:32-06:00

Le Grand Hoorah returns to Lakeview Park in  Eunice, Louisiana the last weekend in September. The lineup of bands features some of the hottest acts from around the region. Enjoy Cajun cuisine, including a boucherie, plus French language experiences, dancing, special events, outdoor fun, and optional camping.

“Our festival is about creating and fostering relationships focused on preserving the music, food, language and folk arts of the people of Acadiana,” explained Gilbert “Winky” Aucoin, President of the event’s nonprofit.

The music schedule includes a kickoff party Friday at 8pm with live music. Then on Saturday, music kicks off at 1pm and continues till 8:45 pm. The Hoorah also hosts an authentic Cajun jam 11am – 12:30pm.

Aside from the boucherie and food booths, Saturday’s special events include Opening Ceremonies at noon, French immersion student performances and a French Invocation by Father Jason Vidrine. Attendees can also return Sunday morning for a Catholic French Mass at 9:30 am with Father Kenan Brown.

Le Grand Hoorah is known for preserving and supporting its region’s roots. As part of the nonprofit’s mission to support musical and cultural organizations, proceeds each year are in part donated to various organizations including ACA’s (Acadiana Center for the Arts) Courtney Granger Memorial Award, the Christopher Stafford Memorial Foundation Fund, and Love of People this year.

Learn more at LeGrandHoorah.com. Tickets will be available August 28th on the website, or at the door. Campsite spaces can be reserved now via Lakeview Park at LVPark.com.

Le Grand Hoorah2024-11-20T14:12:32-06:00
12 Aug 2022

Lebeau Posse Trailride

2022-08-12T13:07:47-05:00

On September 24 starting at noon in Lebeau, Louisiana, the Lebeau Posse Trailride is stepping out from Immaculate Conception Church, the home of the Lebeau Zydeco Festival, for a day of zydeco and good times. The ride will travel down Petite Prairie Bayou Road with DJ Super C bringing the jams. DJ Lil Jack will take the reigns on the church grounds and Step Rideau & the Zydeco Outlaws will be performing live from 5pm-9pm.

Admission is $10 and free for children 12 and under. Proceeds go to Immaculate Conception Church. No 4-wheelers or side-by-sides are allowed.

For more information contact: Geneva 337-945-4238, Bernadine 337-623-0203 or 337-945-4591, or Eddie 337-692-9118.

Lebeau Posse Trailride2022-08-12T13:07:47-05:00
2 Aug 2022

Ever More Nest with Bret Vidrine at NUNU’s

2023-01-19T13:19:10-06:00

Ever More Nest is the Americana music project of Kelcy Mae Wilburn, a New Orleans-based musician and writer, bandleader, queer woman, Pisces, and modern-day transcendentalist. Ever More Nest tours the US, playing festivals such as the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Milwaukee’s Summerfest in addition to venues and listening rooms ranging from quaint bar rooms to the John F. Kennedy Center. Prior to embodying alt-country outfit Ever More Nest, Kelcy Mae released three earlier folk/rock albums.

Kelcy will be performing at NUNU’s Art & Culture Collective in Arnaudville on August 18th at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here.

Ever More Nest with Bret Vidrine at NUNU’s2023-01-19T13:19:10-06:00
1 Aug 2022

The Gospel According To Jones

2023-02-23T14:24:17-06:00

Freddie Pate was raised on music, from his Grandma bringing home bands from the nightclubs she frequented, to his first performances at 7 and 8 all around Los Angeles. He’s learned from Al Bruno and played opening acts for George Jones and with Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, Willie Nelson, Hank Jr., and pretty much every other major name in country music in the last five decades. He’s been voted TCMA Guitarist of the Year, Louisiana Guitar Legend, and received numerous CFMA awards as guitar player and producer.

Pate will be starring in “The Gospel According to Jones, A Tribute,” on August 6 at 6 p.m. This is a one-night-only tribute at the Delta Grand Theater in Opelousas. It’s going to be all of your favorite George Jones hits filled with the stories behind the songs, behind the scenes, and behind the greatest country singer of all time, George Jones! Freddie has shared the stage with George and with all the country music greats so he brings these songs and stories to life with personal experience.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door. You can find them here. Call (337)-305-3145 for more information.

The Gospel According To Jones2023-02-23T14:24:17-06:00
20 Jun 2022

Fall into Downtown

2024-09-23T13:21:09-05:00

Fall into downtown Eunice this October for an evening of live music and fun. Discover all the services and businesses that make up the fabric of this musical city’s downtown with plenty of food and craft vendors as well as a bourbon and  wine tasting at 5pm and themed ride through the streets of downtown.

Music begins at 4:30pm. Holly O, Th Eighties Experience, The Coteau Grove Project, and Parish County Line are performing

Fall into Downtown2024-09-23T13:21:09-05:00
20 Jun 2022

Friday Night Live at Evangeline Downs

2023-01-03T13:06:37-06:00

Opelousas, Louisiana is the cradle of zydeco music and St. Landry Parish is home to many weekly music shows. Now, you can enjoy live music on Friday nights at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino as well. Head to Mojo’s Restaurant to experience local music as they perform in person. Check out their entertainment calendar to see who’s performing including some of your favorite zydeco bands. Admission is free.

Friday Night Live at Evangeline Downs2023-01-03T13:06:37-06:00
27 May 2022

Louisiana Farm Concert

2022-10-10T13:01:00-05:00

On October 29th, head to La Casetta at the Farm in Melville, Louisiana for an unforgettable concert. Check out James McCann, Taylor McCann, and Northbound Drifters as they perform on the sprawling and secluded grounds of the hunting lodge turned event venue.

Opt in for the 1 hour tour to see their sugarcane, cattle, and grain operations from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm. Immediately following will be the concert that’ll continue until 7:30 pm.

Heartland Tours’ is hosting this event as part of their Louisiana Farm Tour this fall. If you don’t want the full three-night tour of the agriculture industry in Louisiana, you can still have fun by hopping in at La Casetta on Saturday for the concert for only $30 per ticket. Stay tuned to their Facebook Page for ticket information.

Louisiana Farm Concert2022-10-10T13:01:00-05:00
27 May 2022

Louisiana Farm Tour 2022

2023-12-22T14:46:56-06:00

Heartland Tours is an agritourism company that unites people to the land and each other through educational farm bus tours. Tours include seven farm tour options that span from one to three days with prices starting at $30. Double occupancy prices are also available. Delicious Louisiana food is served each day with live music all throughout the trip. Learn more about the agriculture industry and see how your food is grown on the Heartland Tour this October.

Tickets include lodging, transportation, farm tours, a tour guide, bus snacks, a goody bag, concert tickets, and meals with an exception of one supper. One of the three nights includes a unique farm-to-table experience: A catered meal with live music at La Casetta at the Farm in Melville, Louisiana. You can find more details about the concert at the farm here.

Stops include: Frogmore Cotton Gin and Plantation, Natchitoches Pecan Co, LSU Center for River Studies, Sugarfield Spirits, Fullness Farm, ICCR Dairy, and Cannatella Farms.

Let Heartland Tours take care of the details and enjoy the ride!

Louisiana Farm Tour 20222023-12-22T14:46:56-06:00

St. Landry Parish Visitor Center
Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm

337.948.8004
978 Kennerson Road (I-49 exit 23)
P.O. Box 1415 • Opelousas, LA 70570

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