26 Jan 2024

Lil’ Nate L’Argent Chicken Run Dance

2024-01-26T13:01:11-06:00

Lil’ Nate & the Zydeco Big Timers return to Opelousas, Louisiana to revitalize the traditional L’Argent event with this chicken run dance at the Yambilee. Taking place on the Saturday after Mardi Gras on February 17th from 9pm til the early morning hours of the next day, this event allows you to recapture that Mardi Gras feeling.

On-site there will be a food truck as well as a photo booth so you can eat delicious food while you capture the moment with friends and loved ones. With a cash bar, you can party all night long.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased early here.

Lil’ Nate L’Argent Chicken Run Dance2024-01-26T13:01:11-06:00
9 Jan 2024

Zyde Gras on the Square

2025-03-02T17:22:19-06:00

*Location change. The Zyde Gras event on Tuesday, March 4th will now take place at the Yambilee Ag Arena located on 1939 W. Landry Street, Opelousas, LA

On March 4, it’s time for the 3rd annual Zyde Gras on the Square in Opelousas, Louisiana. This Mardi Gras celebration features zydeco legend,  Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band. Frank will be performing under the oaks at the St. Landry Parish Courthouse Square immediately following the Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Parade.

At Zyde Gras on the Square, enjoy live zydeco music, delicious food as well as arts and craft vendors. This event is free for the entire family. 

Check out nearby accommodations.

Zyde Gras on the Square2025-03-02T17:22:19-06:00
8 Nov 2023

Lâche Pas Boucherie Grand Coteau

2024-10-16T11:15:18-05:00

Head out for an unforgettable weekend of fun and feasting at the Lâche Pas Boucherie in Grand Coteau.

Get ready to indulge in 3 days of mouthwatering Cajun cuisine and experience the vibrant culture of Louisiana. The weekend will be filled with genuine Louisiana cultural experiences including preparing and sharing of meals, live music, food demonstrations, and much more. The event will take place at Buzzard’s Prairie, the Grand Coteau Boucherie site, where you’ll be greeted with warm hospitality and a lively atmosphere. Camping is optional and recommended.

Bring your friends and family to enjoy incredible music by Holiday Playgirls, Amis du Teche, Horace Trahan, and The Revelers while you dance and immerse yourself in the rich traditions of our region.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to savor authentic Cajun flavors and create lasting memories. See you there!

Lâche Pas Boucherie Grand Coteau2024-10-16T11:15:18-05:00
27 Oct 2023

Robert Cline Jr. & Ted Russel Kamp at NUNU

2023-10-27T15:10:03-05:00

NUNU Arts and Culture Collective in Arnaudville and Singleton Pure Music’s Listening Room are hosting musicians Robert Cline Jr. and Grammy-winning bass player Ted Russell Kamp. From 6pm-10pm on Sunday, November 12th, you can get ready for a night filled with soulful tunes, heartfelt lyrics, and toe-tapping rhythms.

Entrance fee is $20.

Robert Cline Jr. & Ted Russel Kamp at NUNU2023-10-27T15:10:03-05:00
6 Sep 2023

Battle in the Boot: Cupid vs Roi “Chip” Anthony

2023-10-11T13:48:45-05:00

It’s a Battle in the Boot with the King of Swingout Soul, Roi Anthony, versus the Linedance King, Cupid, for one night at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino in Opelousas. Doors open at 5pm with showtime at 7pm. There will be special guests invited on stage, so you won’t want to miss this!

Tickets are $25 and you can purchase them here.

Battle in the Boot: Cupid vs Roi “Chip” Anthony2023-10-11T13:48:45-05:00
1 Sep 2023

Stage Unveiling Concert

2023-09-21T15:02:02-05:00

The Ag Arena Stage Unveiling Concert is set to take place on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the St. Landry Ag Arena, located at 1939 W. Landry Street in Opelousas, Louisiana. This event marks the official debut of the newly constructed Ag Arena Stage and will be a night of comedy and music that the community won’t forget.

The concert will be hosted by the dynamic duo, K-Chill and Uncle Luck, who are guaranteed to keep the crowd laughing and entertained all night long.

One Trick Pony will begin at 6:00 pm, Mike Broussard is scheduled to start at 8:30 pm, and the one and only Cupid will take the stage at 11:00 pm.

*Parking for this event is available at the venue for a fee of $10, with no additional admission costs.

Don’t miss out as we unveil the stunning new Ag Arena Stage in style. Join us for a night of music, entertainment, and community celebration. Make sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, September 23, 2023, and get ready to experience the magic of the Stage Unveiling Concert.

This event is hosted by St. Landry Parish Government.

Stage Unveiling Concert2023-09-21T15:02:02-05:00
18 Aug 2023

Louisiana Boil Meat Festival

2023-09-25T14:45:40-05:00

Get ready for the Louisiana Boil Meat Festival taking place on Saturday, October 21st this fall at the Yambilee AG Arena in Opelousas. It’s your chance to taste delicious boiled meat dishes enhanced with Louisiana Cajun and Creole spices. There’s more to do at this festival than just eat. Shop vendors and dance to zydeco music in the place where the iconic genre was born. If your dance moves make the cut, you could even win a trophy for best zydeco solo dancer or couple.

Live music performers include Marcellus the Singer, Cam’Ron Ballou & Darker Shades of Zydeco, Koray Broussard & Z-Unit Zydeco, Leon Chavis & the Zydeco Flames, and Lil’ Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers. You’ll also hear beats from DJ Byron and DJ Sypho.

Talented chefs and vendors will be serving up a variety of mouthwatering dishes, including crawfish, shrimp, crab, and more. For those who want to compete, the entry fee is $250. The food will be judged on cleanliness, presentation, time, unique flavors, most liked, 10/10 rating review, and professionalism. 1st prize is $1000, 2nd prize is $500, and 3rd prize is $250. For vendor and contest information call 985-662-1053.

Not only will the top 3 cook-off winners get a trophy, but the best-dressed cowboy and cowgirl and the furthest traveled.

Gates open at 11am, but it’s recommended that you get there early. Tickets are $30 at the gate, but kids 12 & under get in free. You can get your tickets early here.

Stay for the weekend at the Holiday Inn Express in Opelousas for a special rate. See other accommodations here.

Louisiana Boil Meat Festival2023-09-25T14:45:40-05:00
10 Aug 2023

Rhythms at Sunset

2024-05-28T10:36:00-05:00

Head to the artsy town of Sunset for the newest music series to come to the area, Rhythms at Sunset. The event takes place from 6pm-8pm at Sunset Park, located directly across from Town Hall. Bring your lawn chairs and a blanket to enjoy live music out in the fresh air at this free event.

Performances

May 10th – 6pm, Blue Monday Band
May 24 – 6pm, Jeremy Benoit “JB Sax”
June 7 – 6pm, Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie
June 14 – 6pm, Curly Taylor & Zydeco Trouble
July 12 – 6pm, Patrick “Mr. Excitement” Henry and the Liberation Band

Before the show, check out some of Sunset’s many great artists and antique dealers here.

Rhythms at Sunset2024-05-28T10:36:00-05:00
16 Jun 2023

Tribute to Clifton Chenier

2025-05-30T12:00:20-05:00

On Saturday, June 28, St. Landry Parish Tourism pays tribute to Clifton Chenier through a jam led by Grammy winner Chubby Carrier and zydeco veteran Lil Jeff Boutte set for 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. The free-to-attend tribute happens in addition to the monthly Zydeco Capital Jam earlier in the month.

 The special tribute jam falls a few days after Clifton Chenier Day, which the state legislature declared in 2021. Chenier, the “King of Zydeco” who won a Grammy in 1983 and earned a Lifetime Achievement Award, was born June 25, 1925 near Opelousas.

Since 2021, the Clifton Chenier Centennial Committee has worked to celebrate 2025, the 100th anniversary of Chenier’s birth. The committee secured Clifton Chenier Day proclamations in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish and throughout Louisiana. The declarations remain in effect for the next two years.

Carrier, a Grammy winner in 2011, counts Chenier as an important influence in a career that has taken him from coast to coast and beyond. A piano accordionist like Chenier, Boutte recently released “I Ain’t Done Yet,” his first album in more than a decade.

Tribute to Clifton Chenier2025-05-30T12:00:20-05:00
2 May 2023

Music at the Depot

2024-04-01T11:00:49-05:00

The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, an arm of the Jean Lafitte National Park Service, hosts Music at the Museum, a live music series taking place at the Eunice Depot Museum. Dance to live Cajun music with Eunice’s charming museum filled with exhibits and artifacts depicting the lifestyles of early settlers as a backdrop.

On April 13 from 1pm-2pm, Moi, Toi et Lui will perform live.

This is a free event sponsored by the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center.

Music at the Depot2024-04-01T11:00:49-05:00

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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