Cadien Toujours Boucherie
A boucherie is a tradional cajun food event where the community gathers and participates in the preparation and cooking of a hog. While the hog is being roasted, other cajun dishes including boudin, cracklins, debris, and gumbo, are shared among the visitors. Visitors are encouraged to bring their instruments and join in the cajun jam […]
Lejeune Cove Courir de Mardi Gras
Possibly one of the most traditional rural Courir de Mardi Gras celebrations in Acadia, the Courir goes through Lejeune Cove from house to house and with the owners’ blessing, the costumed runners are allowed to enter the property and chase chickens and guineas for the communal gumbo. The Courir is steeped in tradition and is […]
Tee Mamou-Iota Mardi Gras Folklife Festival
Tee Mamou-Iota Mardi Gras Folklife Festival takes place on Duson Avenue in Iota. Local craft vendors set up shop along the street, selling mostly hand-made traditional crafts. Full lineup of Cajun and Zydeco musicians perform on stage, and there is also a small stage where jam sessions take place and young Cajun musicians showcase their […]
Church Point Courir de Mardi Gras
The Courir de Mardi Gras in Church Point is a traditional Cajun Mardi Gras where costumed men chase chickens at various homes and eventually make their way into the town with the parade of floats and trail riders. At the end of the parade, the chickens are cooked into a gumbo to be shared by […]
Cajun Woodstock
Cajun Woodstock was organized in 2003 from a vision during the band practice of J.C. Carriere & Hotstep. Wanting to create an event for the community and at the same time, an event that would “give back”, the band came up with “Cajun Woodstock for St. Jude Children’s Hospital.” Since then, Cajun Woodstock and the […]
Frog Festival
The Frog Festival celebrates the city of Rayne’s position as the Frog Capital and its unique history involving the slimy green croakers. Festival goers can expect a full schedule of music, delicious food, a signature festival drink, arts and crafts, carnival rides, frog cookoff, frog eating contest, frog racing and jumping, and folklore tent.
85th Annual International Rice Festival
The International Rice Festival, held annually in Crowley, is one of Louisiana’s oldest and largest agricultural festivals. The first festival was held on October 5, 1937 as the National Rice Festival; it was renamed the “International Rice Festival” in 1946 when the festival was resumed after a hiatus during World War II. The celebration is […]
Roberts Cove German Festival
Held on the grounds of the St. Leo Catholic Church, the Roberts Cove Germanfest is unique in that this cultural event takes place in a small community whose roots are of German origin and is situated in the middle of “Cajun Country.” The two-day event provides activities for all ages. The central theme is expressed […]