19 Apr 2022

Taster’s Choice

2025-07-30T16:51:55-05:00

You get to be the judge at the Annual Taster's Choice culinary event in Eunice, Louisiana. This event takes place the Wednesday before Fat Tuesday. It's the perfect opportunity to indulge in good Cajun food before Lent begins. Every year, nearly 25 chefs fascinate taste buds, while Geno Delafose & French Rockin Boogie keeps everyone entertained with zydeco music. Enjoy drinks at the cash bar and walk away with some big-ticket items from the silent and live auctions.

A panel of judges and chefs will select winners in amateur and professional categories. A People's Choice award will be voted on by attendees. Proceeds benefit the Eunice Community Health Center Clinic, which provides free and at-cost medical care for the working uninsured and under-insured people of the surrounding areas.

Taster’s Choice2025-07-30T16:51:55-05:00
18 Apr 2022

Jazz Night at Arpeggios

2024-07-19T14:20:27-05:00

Head to Arpeggios Lounge & Reception Center for a classy and jazzy night in downtown Opelousas, Louisiana. During select Sundays, the downtown restaurant turns into a swanky music venue. Catch the live jazz band and enjoy some of the restaurant's delicious cocktails and hors d'oeuvres or mouth-watering Creole cuisine.

Jazz Night at Arpeggios2024-07-19T14:20:27-05:00
18 Apr 2022

Songwriters Side by Side

2022-04-18T13:06:24-05:00

Head to Maison Stéphanie in Arnaudville for a night filled with artistic surprises. Acadiana Center for the Arts is excited to bring you the Songwriters Side-by-Side series: An intimate evening of music, art, and cuisine, set against the backdrop of a historic home in Acadiana. This magical event includes an outdoor concert featuring Zachary Richard and Cadie Rees, delicious food, festive cocktails, and a silent auction highlighting local artists.

Songwriters Side by Side2022-04-18T13:06:24-05:00
14 Apr 2022

Riverview Easter Extravaganza

2025-03-21T13:00:05-05:00

Head out to Riverview RV Resort in Krotz Springs, Louisiana for an Easter Extravaganza. From 9am – 1pm, you can enjoy a trail ride, hog roast and potluck, and an Egg Hunt & Race for the kids with the Easter Bunny stopping by for photos.

There will also be a live performance at 7pm by Jake Knott & Country Club with special guest Kade Domec.

An ID is required at the gate. For campsite reservations, call 337-351-4260.

Riverview Easter Extravaganza2025-03-21T13:00:05-05:00
11 Apr 2022

Opelousas Creole Easter

2022-04-22T12:48:18-05:00

Come out to Opelousas, Louisiana for the Opelousas Creole Easter Blackpot Cook-Off. This event is taking place at the Life Community Complex, formerly the Indian Hills Country Club. With a mini-trail ride, zydeco dance, and Easter egg hunt for the kids, this event is sure to be a ton of fun. Gates open at 8am, but the ride leaves at noon. No 4-wheelers are allowed. At 4pm, you'll be able to hear RJ & Kreole Smoove live.

Admission is $10, but kids get in free. If you'd like to try your hand and participate in the cook-off, entry is $20.

For vendor information, contact RJ at 337-443-5538.

Opelousas Creole Easter2022-04-22T12:48:18-05:00
6 Apr 2022

St. Landry BBQ Fest

2025-05-30T12:07:50-05:00

St. Landry Parish Government is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated Annual BBQ Festival. The three-day event will be held at the Yambilee Grounds in Opelousas, Louisiana.

The BBQ Festival promises to be a fun-filled weekend for the entire family, featuring a wide variety of delicious barbeque, live music, arts and crafts, and more. 

On Friday, Rusty Metoyer, Hotline, Chee Weez perform with DJ Titanik there all day. On Saturday, DJ Troy-D will be in the building all day with DT Zydeco, The Cartoons, Wayne Toups, and Keith Frank performing. Sunday, Foret Tradition, Southern Soul, and Roi "Chip" Anthony perform live.

In addition to the live entertainment, the festival will also feature a BBQ cook-off competition, with teams from across Louisiana and beyond battling for the title of BBQ Champion. Visitors can sample a wide variety of delicious barbeque, like traditional pork and brisket. The BBQ cook-off is on Sunday and features categories like beef, chicken, pork, and everything else!

Admission to the festival is free, with food and beverage vendors on-site.

St. Landry BBQ Fest2025-05-30T12:07:50-05:00
1 Apr 2022

Rockin’ on the Runway

2025-08-06T11:45:45-05:00

Rockin' on the Runway is an annual aerobatic performance event in Sunset, Louisiana. Drive-in or fly-in to witness the stunning aerial maneuvers by talented flyers. Following the air show, you can drink and dance to live music.

At this family-friendly event, kids can enjoy airplane rides and fun activities. Take them around to check out the antique and suped-up cars on display at the car show.

Tickets are $20 on pre-sale or $25 on the day of. Children 12 and under get in free.

Rockin’ on the Runway2025-08-06T11:45:45-05:00
29 Mar 2022

JC’s Rockin’ Roll Classic Car Show

2022-03-29T14:01:59-05:00

JC's Rockin' Roll Classic Car Show in Krotz Springs is more than just a chance to check out classic cars and trucks. There's a chicken cook-off, vendors to shop from, and live music to enjoy.

The cook-off tasting starts at 11:30. For $5, you can taste the best of the best in local chicken dishes. Then, at noon a mini-parade and slow-speed chase will ride into the park. This year, emceeing the event is Scott Innes. He's a voice actor, author, songwriter, and radio personality. Innes is famous for his voice-over work as Scooby-Doo, Popeye, Fred Flintstone, Bugs Bunny, and many more beloved characters.

Playing at the event this year are Paul & Pete Band, One Trick Pony, and JC Melancon & Bayou Rock Band. Check out the hourly schedule below for more times.

Gates open to the public at 9am. All attractions and activities for the kids will be available from 9am-6pm. Admission is $10 for those 8 years old and up. Contact 337-592-0789 or 337-290-0573 with any questions.

Check for nearby accommodations here.

JC's Classic Car Show, Krotz Springs, Louisiana

JC’s Rockin’ Roll Classic Car Show2022-03-29T14:01:59-05:00
25 Mar 2022

Live at Bayou Teche Brewing

2024-02-22T14:41:15-06:00

Every Saturday in Arnaudville, Louisiana, you can catch live music at Bayou Teche Brewing. Cajun and zydeco musicians gather along LA-31 where the wood-fire pizza is plenty and the craft beer flows freely. Check out their new cocktails while you play at the arcade or just vibe to great musicians.

Bayou Teche Brewing is an eco-friendly microbrewery in Arnaudville, Louisiana. The brewmaster uses locally grown ingredients and crafts ales that complement the cuisine of the region, Cajun and Creole food. Bayou Teche Brewing is open for tours in French and English, seven days a week and also offers samples in the taproom!

Live at Bayou Teche Brewing2024-02-22T14:41:15-06:00

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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