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 […]
