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4 Mar 2022

Washington Community Festival
Washington Community Festival

Washington Community Festival

Eight Hats2025-03-14T10:04:57-05:00

The Washington Community Festival is a revitalization of the former Catfish Festival which was historically held in the steamboat town. It will take place on Saturday, March 22 along Washington’s Main Street from 10am to 9pm. It’s gonna be a good time in the old town!

The event will host three blocks of vendors, live music, a car show, and a Catfish Cook-Off. The Bayou Courtableau has been famous for many years for its large catfish, so this cook-off fits right in with the heritage of the area and is a subtle nod to the older festival. There will also be a silent auction.

Performing will be Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, a Cajun Creole Jam session with Mark Ardoin, and Don Fontenot Et Les Amis De La Louisiane.

Contact the Washington Town Hall at 337-826-3626 or the steamboatcityassociation@gmail.com for vendor, car show, or cook-off information.

Washington Community FestivalEight Hats2025-03-14T10:04:57-05:00

4 Mar 2022

Congé
Congé

Congé

Eight Hats2025-02-28T09:47:13-06:00

Congé is a spring celebration held on the breathtaking grounds of the Academy of the Sacred Heart and Berchmans Academy in Grand Coteau, Louisiana. Toss some confetti eggs with the kids as you play carnival games or test yourselves on the rock wall. There will also be games, live music, fantastic food, a silent auction, and a raffle.

The Congé Easter Egg hunt starts at 10am. Your child can take pictures with the Easter Bunny and find as many eggs as they can carry.

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4 Mar 2022

Original Southwest LA Zydeco Music Festival
Original Southwest LA Zydeco Music Festival

Original Southwest LA Zydeco Music Festival

Eight Hats2024-12-11T15:11:47-06:00

Opelousas is the Zydeco Music Capital of the World and home to one of the biggest zydeco music celebrations, the Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival. In 1981, there was a real fear that Creole and zydeco music was dying out. To combat this, a group of concerned citizens organized the Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival. Today, the event features the best performers in zydeco. Swamp-pop, swing, R&B, and southern soul enjoyers will also have a great time. It’s the perfect event to dance to your favorite zydeco musicians.

On Friday, enjoy the Zydeco Festival’s Kick-off Dance taking place at Evangeline Downs at 9pm.

The main event is at the Yambilee Building with music starting at 12pm. Stay tuned to see who’s playing.

The Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival is usually held the Saturday before Labor Day in Opelousas.

Gates open at 11am, but the music starts at 12pm. Admission is $25 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. No coolers allowed. RV Parking is $10/day (no electricity). No glass containers. No BBQ pits. No open flame burners.

Original Southwest LA Zydeco Music FestivalEight Hats2024-12-11T15:11:47-06:00

4 Mar 2022

ECCBC Summer Concert Series
ECCBC Summer Concert Series

ECCBC Summer Concert Series

Eight Hats2025-06-03T12:55:52-05:00

Eunice Community Concert Band & Choir presents their 33rd season of bringing song and life to Eunice. Established in 1990, they’ve always hosted events with a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. They even encourage audience participation. Special choir selections can be credited to the heirloom cases of WWII-era music provided by one of the organization’s co-founders. The concert band, adult choir, and children’s choir train arduously in the months leading up to the summer performance.

This year, the children will sing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame”.

CHOIR: Memories, Na Na Na, Singin’ in the Rain, You’ll Be Back from HAMILTON, Shine on Us, Blue Moon & Hey Jude

CONCERT BAND: Beetlejuice, Bella Ciao, Habanera from CARMEN, Benny Goodman: The King of Swing, Lassus Trombone & Shostakovich Waltz No 2

The concert is $5 for adults and $2 for children under 12. Tickets are available in advance by calling 337-457-1776, but will also be available at the door.

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4 Mar 2022

ECCBC Christmas Concert
ECCBC Christmas Concert

ECCBC Christmas Concert

Eight Hats2024-11-04T11:09:16-06:00

Eunice Community Concert Band & Choir present their Christmas concert. Usually, this event would take place at the historic Liberty Theatre. However, due to the renovations currently underway at the beloved theatre, for the past few years, they’ve sung at the First Baptist Church in Eunice. The concert will have two performances in the first full week of December. One will be on Thursday at 7pm and another on Friday at 7pm.

The ECCBC was established in 1990 making 2024 their 34th anniversary. This community is made up of a choir concert band, adult choir, and children’s choir. This talented group practices diligently in the months leading up to the concert. They sing in a variety of styles. This family-friendly event is designed to get everyone in the holiday mood.

Selections: Sparklejollytwinklejingley, Thankful, Can You Hear the Christmas Bells, Who’s the Little Baby?, We Need a Little Christmas, The Holiday Tango, Happy Holiday/White Christmas, Christmas Portrait, Star of Bethlehem, Santa Baby, All I Want for Christmas Is You, Fantasy on Deck the Hall

Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children under 12. Call 337-457-1776 for additional ticket information.

ECCBC Christmas ConcertEight Hats2024-11-04T11:09:16-06:00

4 Mar 2022

Port Barre Cracklin Festival
Port Barre Cracklin Festival

Port Barre Cracklin Festival

Eight Hats2024-11-20T10:43:38-06:00

There’s only one thing Louisiana loves more than boudin, and that’s cracklins! A cracklin is pork rind’s bigger, better, and tastier sibling. This popular, southern snack is made by deep-frying chunks of pork in its own rendered oil…twice. While you can find cracklins in almost every local grocery or gas station stop in St. Landry Parish, there’s one place you have to go to get them fresh.

The Port Barre Lions Club is thrilled to announce the 39th Annual Cracklin Festival, set to take place on the second weekend in November at Veterans Memorial Park in Port Barre, Louisiana. This beloved community event celebrates the rich Cajun heritage of Acadiana and offers a weekend filled with family-friendly activities, local cuisine, and live entertainment.

The Cracklin Festival is not only a showcase of Louisiana’s iconic culinary tradition—cracklins—but also serves as a vital fundraiser for the Port Barre Lions Club, supporting various charitable initiatives in the community.

Port Barre Lions Club warmly invites families from across the region to come together for a weekend filled with fun, delicious food, and lively festivities at the 38th Annual Cracklin Festival. Join us as we celebrate Cajun culture and community spirit with events and activities for all ages.

Festival Highlights Include:

Live Music & Entertainment – Featuring popular local and regional acts, offering a lively mix of Cajun, Zydeco, and country music to keep the crowd dancing all weekend long.

Cracklin Cook-Off – A fierce competition where teams battle to create the best cracklins, showcasing different methods and flavors unique to the Cajun culinary tradition. We have two categories, pork and chicken cracklins and we have two divisions, amateur and professional. We are giving awards for the best decorated booths as well.

Food & Craft Vendors – Enjoy local delicacies beyond cracklins, including gumbo, jambalaya, and boudin, while browsing handcrafted goods from talented artisans.

Cracklin Festival Pageant – Featuring contestants from across the region, celebrating the spirit of Acadiana and honoring the young women of the community. Official Crowning will be held at the festival grounds for the new 2024 Miss, Teen and Ms. Cracklin.

Parade – Who doesn’t like a good hometown parade? Every year our Cracklin Festival Parade rolls down Saizan Ave with our Festival King and Queen, visiting festival royalty, local school and community groups, even a few campaigning politicians every now and then. Come join us for all of fun! Anyone interested can sign up online under “Festival Events”.

Cornhole Tournament – We are proud to introduce a new event this year, our first annual Cracklin Cornhole Tournament on Thursday during Family Night at Veterans Memorial Park. Those interested can sign up on our website.

Supporting the Community:

The Cracklin Festival is a major fundraising effort for the Port Barre Lions Club, with proceeds supporting numerous local projects, scholarships, and charitable causes throughout the year. With a commitment to service, the Lions Club also runs various outreach programs focused on vision health and disaster relief for the local community.

About the Port Barre Lions Club:

Founded with a mission to serve, the Port Barre Lions Club has a long-standing history of community involvement and outreach. The Cracklin Festival is just one of many ways the Lions Club brings people together to celebrate local culture while giving back.

Join Us at the Cracklin Festival:

The Port Barre Lions Club invites everyone to join the celebration and experience the unique charm of the Cracklin Festival. Mark your calendars and bring your family and friends to enjoy the best of Cajun culture and cuisine. For more information, please visit our website or follow us on social media for updates.

Contact:

Port Barre Lions Club

Email: cracklinfest@yahoo.com

Phone: 337-692-3311

Website: https://cracklinfest.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/portbarrelions

Please note: For safety purposes and to ensure everyone has a fun and safe experience, we will be enforcing a Clear Bag Policy this year. Clear bags must be no larger than 12″x6″x12″. Small clutch bags are allowed (no larger than 4.5″x6.5″). Diaper bags are permitted with an accompanying infant, but they will be subject to search. No backpacks, purses, or other opaque bags will be allowed.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! Let’s make this year’s festival a memorable and safe event for all.

Port Barre Cracklin FestivalEight Hats2024-11-20T10:43:38-06:00

4 Mar 2022

Holy Ghost Creole Festival
Holy Ghost Creole Festival

Holy Ghost Creole Festival

Eight Hats2024-11-20T11:40:46-06:00

Experience Creole culture at the Holy Ghost Creole Festival in Opelousas, Louisiana. Every year, the festival takes place on the first full weekend of November and kicks off on Friday morning with finger-lickin’ fried catfish. That night, experience gospel hymns featuring several choir groups from Holy Ghost Catholic Church.

Saturday, the festival grounds open early with live music and more Creole food to sample including their famous backbone stew and barbeque pork steak. Dinner tickets may be purchased at the Church Parish Office until the day of the event, or you may purchase tickets on the grounds. That morning, participate in the 5k run or 1-mile fun walk to prepare for a day of amazing food. Pies, boudin, cracklins, and other great local foods will be sold each day of the festival. All-day long, hear zydeco music bands under the music tent, but be sure to take a break to seek out the festival’s famous sweet dough pies. Holy Ghost volunteers spend hours preparing and baking this local treat because they are just too tempting to pass up.

Sunday, join the locals in celebrating their Creole heritage at the Creole Festival Parade. The route runs from Landry Street all the way to Union Street. Feel free to bring lawn chairs or a blanket to enjoy the parade.

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