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

2025-12-08T12:42:56-06:00

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 – 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.

Lebeau Mardi Gras, Lebeau, Louisiana
Lebeau Mardi Gras, Lebeau, Louisiana
Lebeau Mardi Gras, Lebeau, Louisiana
Lebeau Mardi Gras Festival2025-12-08T12:42:56-06:00
14 Apr 2022

Riverview Easter Extravaganza

2026-03-26T10:38:07-05:00

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 music performance at 7pm.

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

Riverview Easter Extravaganza2026-03-26T10:38:07-05:00
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

2026-05-21T12:25:02-05:00

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 $30 and must be purchased in advance. Children 12 and under get in free. You can find more information here.

Rockin’ on the Runway2026-05-21T12:25:02-05:00
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
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
21 Mar 2022

Fête de la Nature

2026-04-22T11:19:16-05:00

Fête de la Nature is a celebration of Acadiana’s natural surroundings through art, music, food, and science. This event takes place at Atelier de la Nature in Arnaudville, Louisiana. Throughout the day, scientists will lead an open-to-the-public BioBlitz. At the BioBlitz, participants search for every species of bird, reptile, insect, plant and fungus living at the reserve.

Register for this event for free here.

A benefit crawfish boil will be run by our great team of volunteers. Crawfish will be $20 for 3lbs. Proceeds will help fund Atelier de la Nature’s education programs.

Tickets available for:

  • General Admission: FREE – Please register to attend
  • Crawfish (3lbs crawfish + 2 potatoes) presale: $20
  • Camping (per tent): $10

Crawfish will also be sold at the event, as well as other concessions (card and cash accepted).

During lunch, we will also enjoy a performance by ŒUVAL (pronounced Huval as in the family name), a Lafayette band that digs deep into their heritage and surroundings to bridge the traditional and modern and infuse their Cajun Créole Zydeco music with attitude.

Event schedule:

  • 6:30-8 Birds
  • 8-10 Arthropods
  • 10-12 Amphibians, Reptiles & Fishes
  • 12-2 Crawfish Boil and Music
  • 2-5 Plants, Fungus, Mammals
  • 5-8 set up tents, dinner break and fire
  • 8-onwards: Nocturnal insects, bats, night-hikes, pond walk, bonfire and camping

FREE registration is REQUIRED for all attendees. If you’d like to support Atelier de la Nature, a donation would be greatly appreciated. Suggested donation is $10.

Multilingual accessibility (French/Spanish/English). Please contact us for other accessibility requests.

Fête de la Nature2026-04-22T11:19:16-05:00
16 Mar 2022

An Evening in the Gardens

2022-03-16T14:14:36-05:00

The Academy of the Sacred Heart, site of the only Vatican-recognized miracle in America at the Shrine of St. John Berchmans, is celebrating 200 years this year. As part of this celebration, they are inviting the community to join them for music and dining in their gardens on April 9th.

Listen in as their renowned Acadiana Symphony Orchestra enchants guests. Performing alongside them is the Academy Upper School Choir, Academy Lower School Choir, and Berchmans Academy Boys Choir. Enjoy this springtime celebration on the historic and picturesque grounds of their centuries-old campus.

An Evening in the Gardens2022-03-16T14:14:36-05:00

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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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