10 Apr 2023

Music & Market

2023-09-29T16:07:49-05:00

Music & Market returns to the Opelousas live music scene for a four-week Spring series beginning Thursday, April 20th. The relaunched series will happen on Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. on the grounds of the Courthouse Square in downtown Opelousas. Kicking off the series is zydeco and Cajun music fan favorite Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie, followed by Don Fontenot and Les Amis (April 27), Cypress Band featuring Willie Tee & Lynn August (May 4) and Leon Chavis & the Zydeco Flames (May 11).

Music & Market is designed to help promote the area’s music heritage and bring attention to local farmers and their produce, a strong component of the culinary trail. Since its inception in 2007, the music series has featured over 120 outdoor performances highlighting a long list of Louisiana musicians including Grammy award winners such as Lost Bayou Ramblers (2017 “Kalenda”), Chubby Carriere (2011 for “Zydeco Junkie”) and Steve Riley (2014 with “Courtbouillon.”)

Music & Market is initiated by the City of Opelousas Tourism Office with support from St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission and St. Landry Parish Government. For more information, call 337-948-6263 or visit www.cityofopelousas.com.

Music & Market Courthouse Square in Opelousas, Louisiana
Music & Market in Opelousas, Louisiana
Music & Market in Opelousas, Louisiana
Music & Market2023-09-29T16:07:49-05:00
6 Apr 2023

Southern Soul JAM’boree

2023-09-25T16:35:41-05:00

Head to the Yambilee Building in Opelousas, Louisiana on April 22nd for a live music experience you won’t want to miss. The Southern Soul JAM’boree will feature both zydeco and soul artists. J. Paul Jr. & the Zydeco Nubreedz, the PC Band, Audi-Yo, Lysa, JJ Callier, and Mz. Suga will all perform live with sounds by DJ Jay Dog. The event will also have a cash bar.

Doors open at 7pm but the show starts at 8pm. Tickets are on pre-sale for $40, but will be $50 at the door. You can purchase them on Eventbrite here, at Anytime Home Furniture in Opelousas, or at Lumberjack’s Soul Food in Lafayette.

For more information call Big Myke at 337-486-8700.

Southern Soul JAM’boree2023-09-25T16:35:41-05:00
7 Mar 2023

Live & Local in St. Landry

2023-04-26T10:32:51-05:00

St. Landry Parish Government hosts “Live & Local in St. Landry” a monthly music concert series taking place at the Yambilee Ag Arena in Opelousas. On Saturday, May 19 at 9 pm with local zydeco bands Leon Chavis & Zydeco Flames and Mike Broussard & Nu’Edition Zydeco.

This series is a way to promote the musicians and culture that make St. Landry Parish special. Tickets are $10.

Live & Local in St. Landry2023-04-26T10:32:51-05:00
12 Jan 2023

Zydeco Dance Lessons

2024-02-06T13:31:34-06:00

Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas is hosting free zydeco dance lessons led by the Zydeco Ballers dance group. All you need is one hour with an instructor to learn a few moves, then you’re ready for live concerts at local festivals or zydeco dance halls.

Zydeco is a genre of music that became popular in the 80’s by legendary Louisiana artists such as Clifton Chenier and Terrance Simien, both natives of St. Landry Parish. Opelousas, Louisiana is the Zydeco Music Capital of the World and is widely known for its famous dance halls, clubs, and zydeco trail rides.

Zydeco Dance Lessons2024-02-06T13:31:34-06:00
20 Dec 2022

New Year’s Eve Zydeco Dance

2022-12-20T15:05:45-06:00

Step Rideau & the Zydeco Outlaws return to Lebeau, Louisiana for a New Year’s Eve Zydeco Dance. You can catch him and DJ Lil Jack at the Immaculate Conception Hall where the Lebeau Zydeco Festival takes place in the summer.

Be there on December 31 starting at 8pm and party until the new year. Tickets are $15, but you can reserve a table by calling Donald at 337-625-0505

New Year’s Eve Zydeco Dance2022-12-20T15:05:45-06:00
14 Sep 2022

Sauce Picante Cook-Off

2023-09-19T16:29:50-05:00

The Sauce Picante Cook-Off taking place at Lakeview Park & Beach in Eunice is an annual cooking event that you won’t want to miss. Sauce Picante is a traditional Creole and Cajun dish that includes a spicy sauce typically with a tomato base all over rice. At this event, area chefs will compete with their best renditions of this iconic dish. Samples will be available for guests to taste and vote on. Cameron Fontenot & the Rhythm Aces will play from 2pm-4pm and Dustin Sonnier & the Wanted is performing in the evening at 8pm.

It’s $15 to enter a dish and $10 for guests to get a wristband and sample all the tasty food.

Sauce Picante Cook-Off2023-09-19T16:29:50-05:00
3 May 2022

Sounds of Summer

2022-05-03T16:21:21-05:00

On June 17th from 5pm-8pm, enjoy the “Sounds of Summer” celebration at the Delta Grand Theatre in Opelousas. Listen in as music students from the Louisiana Folk Roots Kids Camp perform at 6pm. Also performing is a local zydeco favorite, Wayne Singleton & Same Ol’ 2-step band.

Craft exhibits, games, and local cuisine will spotlight the cultural significance of the Atchafalaya basin region. Community organizations interested in joining the “Sounds of Summer” can email info@lafolkroots.org or tourism@cityofopelousas.com

This event is supported in part by the South Arts Rural Performance program, Atchafalaya National Heritage Association, Louisiana Division of the Arts, City of Opelousas, St. Landry Parish Government, and the St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission.

Sounds of Summer2022-05-03T16:21:21-05:00
28 Apr 2022

Gradney’s Smoke House Zydeco Breakfast

2022-04-28T15:30:56-05:00

Wayne Singleton & Same Ol’ 2 Step is live on tour at the Yambilee Building in Opelousas. Enjoy Lawtell’s Original Zydeco Breakfast & BBQ by Gradney’s Smokehouse & Kitchen. There will be music and food for the entire family. Also performing will be Guyland Leday & the Zydeco Blazers.

This event puts a twist on the typical Zydeco Breakfast by lasting throughout the day with breakfast, BBQ, and a black-pot menu. Tickets are $7 and you can reserve a table by calling 337-308-8138.

Gradney’s Smoke House Zydeco Breakfast2022-04-28T15:30:56-05:00
19 Apr 2022

Taster’s Choice

2025-01-28T10:25:22-06:00

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 Choice2025-01-28T10:25:22-06:00

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