15 Aug 2025

Labor Day Jam

2025-08-15T10:48:13-05:00

Labor Day weekend, after the Original SWLA Zydeco Festival in Opelousas on Saturday, head north to Lebeau on Monday, September 1st where zydeco legend Step Rideau & the Zydeco Outlaws, “Mr. Accordion Soul Music” Andre Thierry, Eric Singleton & the Underground Zydeco, and C.J. Vedell & the Zydeco Grapplers will be performing under the pavilion at the Immaculate Conception Church. DJ Lil Jack will be there all day.

Jam starts at 11am. No ice chests or glass containers. Admision is $20, but kids 12 and under get in free.

Labor Day Jam, Lebeau, Louisiana
Labor Day Jam2025-08-15T10:48:13-05:00
1 Aug 2025

Back to Raphael Trail Ride

2025-08-01T11:52:11-05:00

It’s time! Let me Take You Back to Raphael Pt. 3! On August 16th right off of Prairie Ronde Highway in Lawtell, Louisiana just a few minutes from Opelousas, enjoy wide open skies and secluded countryside at this trail ride event. The ride leaves at 5pm from 163 Raphael Road, Opelousas. Participate in 2×2 single-footing and 2×2 pacing horse races with prizes for the winners. DJ Sensation will play all your zydeco favorites from 8:30pm to 11pm.

It’s going to be a true trail ride celebrating the iconic horsemanship the area is known for, so no horse, no entry. Bikes are allowed, however. This is a BYOB event. There will be free hen sauce while it lasts.

This event is sponsored by Joel Castille Feeds.

Back to Raphael Trail Ride2025-08-01T11:52:11-05:00
29 May 2025

Louisiana Mosquito Festival

2025-05-29T13:48:23-05:00

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!

Louisiana Mosquito Festival2025-05-29T13:48:23-05:00
16 May 2025

Broussard Family Fest

2025-05-16T12:58:37-05:00

Celebrate and honor the deep roots of Creole and zydeco music with one of the largest musical families, the Broussards, at the Broussard Family Fest taking place on July 12 at the Yambilee Building in Opelousas, Louisiana. Show starts at 6pm. You can enjoy local food vendors, a family-friendly atmosphere and plenty of dancing and live zydeco music.

Delton Broussard whose band the Lawtell Playboys played at the Smithsonian Institute’s Festival of American Folklife in Washington D.C. and was a driving force of zydeco in the 80s. Delton had 11 children, all of whom became musicians, dancers, and singers.

At this festival put together by Koray Broussard- a dynamic accordionist known for infusing a modern twist into Creole and zydeco music- you can expect performances by Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys, Mike Broussard Nu’Edition Zydeko, Guyland Leday, Koray Zunit Broussard, John Broussard, Lil Pookie, T Broussard, The Broussard Sisters Juré, and a special performance by Mary Broussard.

Tickets are $15 Pre-Sale and $20 at the door.

Broussard Family Fest2025-05-16T12:58:37-05:00
11 Apr 2025

Le Grande Boucherie de Mallet

2025-04-11T10:39:43-05:00

Celebrate the traditional music and food of Louisiana on May 3rd  in the small community of Mallet, located just outside of Opelousas.

A boucherie is a community coming together to harvest an animal. Due to the intensive labor involved in whole animal butchering, a farmer would call upon friends, family, and neighbors to assist in the task. This day of work turns into a celebration, with plenty of food, music, and spirits to go around. No one went home hungry or empty-handed. With the lack of refrigeration, this was the only time that fresh meat could be consumed. Most of the meat butchered at a boucherie was processed with the intent of preservation, with the understanding that not a single aspect of the sacrificed beast would be wasted.

At Le Grande Boucherie De Mallet experience this traditional event and eat pork stew, cracklins, and BBQ from a freshly harvested and prepared pig. DJ stars at 11am, then, at 2pm dance to zydeco musicians Wayne Singleton, JoJo Reed, and Alphonse Ardoin as they perform live.

It’s a day of live music, food, drinks, family fun, and games.

Le Grande Boucherie de Mallet2025-04-11T10:39:43-05:00
10 Mar 2025

Rendezvous in the Prairie

2025-03-10T12:57:13-05:00

On Thursdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in downtown Eunice, Louisiana, enjoy a weekly series celebrating the music special to this region. This free event has featured Cajun music artists like Ann Savoy and Jane Vidrine as well as the Babineaux Sisters, Steve Riley, Yvette Landry and more.

The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is one of six sites of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve.

Rendezvous in the Prairie2025-03-10T12:57:13-05:00
7 Mar 2025

Spring Fling

2025-05-02T13:04:18-05:00

Celebrate Spring in the Town of Grand Coteau at this Spring Fling event. From 10am-5pm on Saturday, May 17th at the Grand Coteau Park you can enjoy live music by Blue Monday All Stars and DJ Battlecat. This event is fun for the whole family with food trucks and drinks as well as fun jumps and bingo.

Fun jumps are $2 to play all day. Parking is $5. Vendors are welcome. For more information call 337-308-4025.

This event hosted by Thensted Outreach Center and Love of People.

Spring Fling2025-05-02T13:04:18-05:00
6 Mar 2025

Washington Community Festival After Party

2025-03-06T13:49:32-06:00

Head out for a night of fun at the Washington Community Festival After Party & Benefit 6pm-11pm. The event will be held at the beautiful Wolff Hall Weddings and Events, in historic Washington, Louisiana with live music by swamp pop king Gregg Martinez, delicious food, and plenty of drinks to keep the party going. Ticket proceeds benefit Healing House & American Legion.

It’s the perfect way to unwind and celebrate after a day of festivities at the festival. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to mingle with fellow community members and dance the night away. See you there!

General admission tickets are $30, which include free food and music. Bar is cash/credit/debit. Book your tickets here, at Washington City Hall, Sebastien Dupre Fine Jewelry, or at the door while they last.

SPONSORS: are The Laddie James Family, Wolff Hall Event Center, Hotel Klaus & The Steamboat Association.

Hotel accommodations can be found directly across the street at Hotel Klaus (337) 565-9516 or book direct at www.hotelklaus.com.

Washington Community Festival After Party2025-03-06T13:49:32-06:00
4 Feb 2025

Mardi Gras Sunday Funday at Kayenne’s

2025-02-27T15:12:56-06:00

It’s Mardi Gras season and Kayenne’s Bar & Grill is celebrating with live zydeco music. On Sunday, March 2nd, you can catch Chris Ardoin & Tha Nustep Krewe perform with activities for the whole family. Crawfish will be served all day.

Doors open at 3pm, but music starts at 6pm. Check out their Facebook for event updates.

Mardi Gras Sunday Funday at Kayenne’s2025-02-27T15:12:56-06:00
14 Jan 2025

Carrier Family Celebration

2025-04-24T12:31:39-05:00

Celebrate the late Roy Carrier’s induction into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame with the Carrier Family Celebration and fundraiser for Zydeco By Birth. On Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 1pm-5pm, head to the Yambilee Building in Opelousas, Louisiana you can see the Carrier Family members perform in his honor.

Performing at the event will be Andrew Carriere, Chubby Carrier, Troy “Dikki Du” Carrier, Deontae Carrier, Dwight Carrier, Laura ‘Zydeco T’ Carrier, and many more.

Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Visit ZydecoByBirth.com for more information.

Carrier Family Celebration2025-04-24T12:31:39-05:00

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