29 Aug 2025

Zydeco Jam at the Brewery

2025-08-29T13:35:02-05:00

It's time to zydeco at Bayou Teche Brewing in Arnaudville! On September 12th and October 10th from 7pm-9pm, bring out your instrument of choice be it a rubboard, accordion, fiddle or cajón. The stage is open for anyone to join, all musicians are welcome. This is a free & family-friendly event. Grab some wood-fired pizza and a drink and enjoy authentic Louisiana vibes.

This Zydeco Jam is the 4th in a series by Israel Chaisson organized alongside his parents to help preserve the culture of Creole zydeco music.

Zydeco Jam at the Brewery2025-08-29T13:35:02-05:00
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
13 Jun 2025

Zydeco Unplugged

2025-06-13T14:24:59-05:00

On August 16 from 11am-6pm, explore Le Vieux Village in Opelousas for Zydeco Unplugged, a day of learning and celebration of zydeco and the culture that surrounds it. Alex Genealogy will lead a presentation tracing the history of families from St. Landry Parish. CREOLE Inc will lead a French table in a historic schoolhouse. Underneath the pavilion, learn with Andre Thierry as he gives music lessons with the accordion, rubboard, drums and speaks on the history of some of zydeco’s greatest influences.

Zydeco Unplugged2025-06-13T14:24:59-05:00
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
28 Apr 2025

Pumps & Pearls

2025-04-28T13:08:33-05:00

Listen to the dulcet tones of JB Saxx on Saturday, May 31st from 6pm to midnight at the Evangeline Downs Event Center in Opelousas.  It’s an all white affair where you dress to impress around their masquerade Emerald City theme. It’s an evening of community awards, dinner, and music.

This fundraising event is presented by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Lamba Beta Omega Chapter and serves as a way to acknowledge community leaders and raise money to help local kids go to college.

Pumps & Pearls2025-04-28T13:08:33-05:00
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
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
24 Feb 2025

Singer Songwriter Night

2025-02-24T12:54:30-06:00

On Wednesday, March 5th at 7:30pm, NUNU Art & Culture Collective in Arnaudville, you can enjoy a night of music with Dana Cooper, Dustin Dale Gaspard, and Reece Sullivan.

Over his 50+ year career, Dana Cooper has recorded over 30 albums and continues to tour actively. His last release, “The Ghost of Tucumcari” featured guest artists Lyle Lovett, Hayes Carll, Susan Gibson,and others. Dustin Dale Gaspard’s songwriting speaks to the soul of rural roots listeners and alternative folk lovers alike, while delivering an intimate insight into the Cajun native’s groove felt mysticism.

Originally from Arkansas, Reece Sullivan now lives in Lafayette and plays the surrounding states regularly. Over the course of the years, Sullivan has reinvented himself musically many times: piano to guitar, classical to art rock, art rock to folk, flat picking to finger-picking, solely songwriting to performing.

Admission is $25. You can purchase tickets here.

Singer Songwriter Night2025-02-24T12:54:30-06:00

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