World-Renowned Artist Robert Dafford Unveils New Frog Mural in Rayne

ROBERT DAFFORD SOT: “I appreciate Acadia Parish.” Legendary muralist Robert Dafford has painted around the world—but says Rayne, Louisiana holds a special place in his heart. ROBERT DAFFORD SOT: “The city of Rayne helped me get a lot of recognition early in my career. And we’ve done six paintings here and hope to do six […]
Rayne, Louisiana Named Finalist in National “America’s Favorite Small Towns” Contest

Hi everyone, I’m Chere Ledoux with Acadia Parish Tourism. We are so excited to congratulate the City of Rayne on being named a finalist in Parade Magazine’s contest to find America’s Favorite Small Town. What an incredible honor — and so well deserved. Rayne has such a unique personality, from its deep Cajun roots and […]
Quilts of Valor

Hi, I’m Chere Ledoux with Acadia Parish Tourism, and today in Rayne, Louisiana, we come together to honor those who have served. This marks a special milestone — Rayne’s first official Quilts of Valor presentation by the Acadiana Quilters, a group that’s been stitching gratitude into every thread for less than six months, while carrying a lifetime of heart. Through a partnership between WoodmenLife and American Legion Post 77, […]
America’s Favorite Small Town Voting Extended

Click above to watch the video! Hi everyone! I’m Chere Ledoux with Acadia Parish Tourism, and I need your help to put Rayne, Louisiana on the national map! Our hometown — the Frog Capital of the World — is in the running for Parade Magazine’s “America’s Favorite Small Town” contest… and guess what? Rayne has […]