Le Museé
Hi y’all — I’m Chere Ledoux with Acadia Parish Tourism, and today I’m taking you to one of Iota’s most charming cultural treasures: Le Musée. Located in the heart of the Pointe-aux-Loups Cultural District, Le Musée is where Acadia Parish history and creativity come together. Inside, you’ll find local art on display alongside artifacts that tell the story of Iota and the surrounding community — the kind of place that […]
Meet the Makers– JT Meleck Distillers
Introduction In the heart of Acadiana, Louisiana, lies a distillery that marries agricultural heritage with craft spirits: J.T. Meleck Distillers, based in Branch, LA, within Acadia Parish. What sets them apart is simple yet bold: they grow their own rice on-site, harvest it, mash it, distill it, age it (where applicable) and bottle it — […]
Meet the Makers- Grand Réveil Acadien 2025
Meet the Makers: Grand Réveil Acadien Returns to Church Point Church Point, Louisiana is where Cajun heritage lives loud—through language, music, and hands-on traditions passed from one generation to the next. And on Saturday, October 18, 2025, the town once again takes center stage during Le Grand Réveil Acadien, a vibrant, parish-wide celebration of Acadian […]
Meet the Makers – Roberts Cove Germanfest 2025
Meet the Makers – German Fest Blog October 2025 Meet the Makers: The Families Behind German Fest in Roberts Cove AcadiaParish.com | October 2025 Each fall, just as the summer heat fades and the first hints of crisp October air arrive, the small village of Roberts Cove, Louisiana, transforms into a celebration of heritage, family, […]
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 of Cajun Country. Mowata Store, a humble yet iconic destination just outside of Eunice, is […]
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 collaborations as a friendship – beginning with silly videos and shared social content. It grew […]
From Art to Agriculture, Visit Acadia-Cajun Harvest Country
Country Roads Magazine takes you on a journey through the heart of Acadia, Cajun Harvest Country, celebrating the region’s rich culture and vibrant traditions. Explore the agricultural festivities from this year’s Rayne Frog Festival, indulge in the culinary delights of crawfish season with tours and restaurant recommendations, and immerse yourself in the artistic expressions at […]
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” to honor and showcase individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the Louisiana […]
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 Europe Before there were centralized governments in France and other European nations, each kingdom area […]
A Visit with Cajun Culture Bearer & Acadia Accordion Maker, Larry Miller
It was a bright morning in early June when we received a surprise visit from a local legend. Mr. Larry Miller, Cajun instrument maker from Iota, came that morning bearing a gift. It was a rudimentary instrument fashioned from 2 spoons and a piece of wood, and he brought it to be used for a […]