Head to NUNU’s Art & Culture Collective in Arnaudville, Louisiana to hear the musical stylings of Tommy Malone. Malone has a history in music that goes back to the 70s with bands like Dustwoofie, the Cartoons and the Continental Drifters; the last of which spawned a stripped-down band known as the Subdudes. Enjoy food from the 5-mile Café while Malone performs live.
Tickets are $25.
Even as an adult you can still have a good time at camp in Eunice, Louisiana. At Blackpot Camp, work with professional, award-winning musicians from across the U.S. Activities for campers include Cajun fiddle, accordion, guitar, songwriting, and so much more. Participants will also try their hand at Cajun cooking, taught by locals in a hands-on working environment.
It’s not all workshops at Blackpot Camp. Every night, campers take a break from lessons for a music concert in the barn-turned dancehall. Overall, the camp has a loose, festive atmosphere that encourages extracurricular jamming and sharing of experiences among campers from all places and backgrounds. If you’ve never tried to Cajun waltz or square dance, now is the time to take your cue from experienced instructors. All of the activities are in the spirit of fun! Create unforgettable memories with interactive experiences among other lovers of Cajun and roots music.
Blackpot Camp takes place the last week of October on the beautiful, secluded grounds of Lakeview Park & Beach. There’s plenty of space for an RV in addition to cabins and room for tent camping. Admission for this event varies. You can learn more at BlackpotCamp.com. Be sure to also look into their volunteer program.
P.S. – You don’t need to be a camper to attend dances in the barn. There’s general admission so anyone can join the fun! Dances take place in the evening. Contact Lakeview Park & Beach for evening event details.
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.
Musique’s Southern Cuisine in Opelousas, Louisiana is hosting a zydeco breakfast on Saturday, April 30th from 8am-11am. Enjoy endless Mimosas as JoJo Reed performs live.
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.
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.
Mardi Gras in Lebeau is a lot like other rural celebrations across St. Landry Parish with a few distinguishing qualities. At 1pm, the parade starts marching down Hwy 10 with a procession of cars, trucks, and floats. You know you’re in Lebeau when horses, 4-wheelers, side by sides, golf carts, and more festive vehicles and equines pass by as well.
What sets Lebeau’s Mardi Gras run apart from other courirs is the inclusion of a greased pig chase with their chicken run. It’s not a real Lebeau celebration without zydeco musicians to dance along to. Check out Rusty Metoyer performing at the Lebeau Immaculate Conception Church from 4pm – 7pm after the parade.
Entry fee for cars, 4-wheelers, side by sides, trucks, and horse riders is $20. Groups are $25. Floats, trucks, and trailers are $30.
For more information, call Geneva Lemon at 337-945-4238 or Mayor Irving at 337-351-3902.
Head out to Riverview RV Resort in Krotz Springs, Louisiana for an Easter Extravaganza. From 10am – 1pm, there is an Egg Hunt & Race for the kids with the Easter Bunny stopping by for photos. Adults can also enjoy a Raw Egg Toss. Remember to bring your own basket. The Anything Pose Photo Booth will be on site from 12pm-6pm.
The gate opens to the public at 1pm. Starting the party will be DJ Big Al pumping out tunes from 1pm-4pm. From 7pm-10pm, you can enjoy the swamp pop stylings of Horace Trahan & the Ossun Express.
An ID is required at the gate. For campsite reservations, call 337-351-4260.
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.
St. Landry Parish Government is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated 4th 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. Stay tuned for the lineup.
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 Saturday and features categories like beef, chicken, pork, seafood, wild game, and even dessert.
Admission to the festival is free, with food and beverage vendors on-site.
