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
18 Apr 2022

Lebeau Mardi Gras Festival

2025-10-17T13:01:34-05:00

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 from the Village of Palmetto to the Immaculate Conception Church. 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 – 8pm 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.

Lebeau Mardi Gras, Lebeau, Louisiana
Lebeau Mardi Gras, Lebeau, Louisiana
Lebeau Mardi Gras, Lebeau, Louisiana
Lebeau Mardi Gras Festival2025-10-17T13:01:34-05:00
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
31 Mar 2022

An Evening Under the Oaks

2023-03-20T16:44:01-05:00

On April 22, enjoy an evening under the oaks in Opelousas, Louisiana. At the St. Landry Catholic Church behind the Church Rectory, you can see live music, eat boiled crawfish, and participate in a live auction.

Grab yourself a plate of boiled crawfish while you bid on fabulous items. At 8pm, Three Thirty Seven goes live on stage. They are famous for their wide range of styles with Acadiana influences.

You must be 18 years or over to enter. Admission is $50 and includes dinner, sides, and entry into the door prize raffle.

An Evening Under the Oaks2023-03-20T16:44:01-05:00

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337.948.8004
978 Kennerson Road (I-49 exit 23)
P.O. Box 1415 • Opelousas, LA 70570

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