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From music makers to breaking news, the Cajun Harvest Country story is wide and varied. Check the Blog often to keep up with the latest revelations.

Mowata in Acadia

Meet the Makers – Mowata Store

Mowata Store – A Cajun Tradition on the Specialty Meats & Cracklin’ Trail In the heart of Acadia Parish, where backroads weave through rice fields and small-town charm runs deep, there’s a local institution that embodies the flavors and traditions

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Cajun Mamas Sourdough Starter Virigie, Acadia Parish

Meet the Cajun Mamas, Koa Melancon and Sarah O’Pry!

In the heart of Acadia, Cajun Harvest Country, Koa Melancon and Sarah O’Pry—better known as the Cajun Mamas—have captured the essence of Cajun life through their videos on traditions, culture, and casual coffee talks. Their journey began like many great

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Cajun Harvest Country Awarded CVB of the Year

The Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) introduced Acadia Parish Convention & Visitors Commission as the winner of the Outstanding CVB/TC of the Year (Budget up to $499,000) during its Annual Meeting last week in New Orleans, La. This year, LTA presented 19 “Louey Awards”

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European Roots of Cajun & Creole Mardi Gras

Although they are different in many ways, Cajun and Creole Courir de Mardi Gras and New Orleans-style parades share the same European roots. Learn about the origins of these traditions in this explanation provided by Larry Miller. End-of-Winter Parties in

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Mowata in Acadia

Meet the Makers – Mowata Store

Mowata Store – A Cajun Tradition on the Specialty Meats & Cracklin’ Trail In the heart of Acadia Parish, where backroads weave through rice fields and small-town charm runs deep, there’s a local institution that embodies the flavors and traditions

Read More »
Cajun Mamas Sourdough Starter Virigie, Acadia Parish

Meet the Cajun Mamas, Koa Melancon and Sarah O’Pry!

In the heart of Acadia, Cajun Harvest Country, Koa Melancon and Sarah O’Pry—better known as the Cajun Mamas—have captured the essence of Cajun life through their videos on traditions, culture, and casual coffee talks. Their journey began like many great

Read More »

Cajun Harvest Country Awarded CVB of the Year

The Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) introduced Acadia Parish Convention & Visitors Commission as the winner of the Outstanding CVB/TC of the Year (Budget up to $499,000) during its Annual Meeting last week in New Orleans, La. This year, LTA presented 19 “Louey Awards”

Read More »

European Roots of Cajun & Creole Mardi Gras

Although they are different in many ways, Cajun and Creole Courir de Mardi Gras and New Orleans-style parades share the same European roots. Learn about the origins of these traditions in this explanation provided by Larry Miller. End-of-Winter Parties in

Read More »