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'Spring Bash' This Weekend In Erath

JayCee — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:19:28 +0000

Quality Sports Athletic Complex is hosting its 'Spring Bash' this weekend at their facility in Erath, just north of Highway 14 By-Pass.

The Beau Young Band, 5th Avenue and John Conlee will be providing the entertainment

Lafayette Hosts First Bike Fest [GALLERY]

JayCee — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:50:34 +0000

FestiVELO was its name, and it was held yesterday at Parc Sans Souci. New bikes, old bikes, long bikes and short bikes, they were all represented yesterday (except for the original bicycle, wtih that HUGE front wheel and little teetiny back wheel). The festival took place on the same weekend as Cycle Zydeco, with many [...]

Louisiana Cajun Food Fest is April 13, 2013 in Kaplan

Debbie Ray — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 05:46:26 +0000

The 8th Annual Louisiana Cajun Food Fest will be a day filled with fun for the whole family. It starts on April 13, 2013, when the gates open at 10 AM and continues late into the night. Dining and craft vendors line Cushing Avenue in downtown Kaplan with

Inaugural Biking Down South Festival

JayCee — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:01:40 +0000

Friday, April 5, at the Ville Platte Civic Center and Grounds, the Inaugural Biking Down South Festival gets underway, featuring music from LA Express, Johnnie Allen, Horace Trahan and the Ossun Express, and Creole Soul. Presented by the Disabled American Veterans (Chapter 41), this inaugural event continues on Saturday, with music from LeRoy Thomas & [...]

Grammy Winner Wayne Toups Show Rescheduled for Today

Debbie Ray — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:11:46 +0000

Grammy winner Wayne Toups, whose performance at Le Festival de Mardi Gras a' Lafayette was cancelled last night (Monday) due to weather has been RESCHEDULED and will PLAY TODAY at 5pm at Cajun Field

Fun Things to Do This Weekend – October 19 – 21

Debbie Ray — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:12:38 +0000

A little cool, dry air will make for good times in Lafayette and Acadiana! The options for music and food are exceptional this weekend! Our picks for October 19 – 21 are: The Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions is Sunday, October 21 at 6 PM, featuring members of the USA 2012 OlympicTeam. Support Special Olympics [...]

Pepper Festival is This Weekend in St. Martinville

Debbie Ray — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:38:14 +0000

Kick up the heat and your heels at the 21st Annual Kiwanis Pepper Festival on Friday, September 14, 2012 from 5pm to 11pm and Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 10am to 12am on New Market Street along the Bayou Teche. Dance to red hot bands! Get ready for the “Go HOT or go home!”scorching pepper [...]

Annual Church Bazaar in Mermentau

JayCee — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:56:28 +0000

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church is holding its annual Church Bazaar on September 15 and 16 at St. John’s Hall in Mermentau. On the morning of the 15th, the Bazaar officially opens with the St. John Fishing Tournament, which gets kicked off at the Mermentau River Bridge Landing at 7:30am. Saturday’s events include the [...]

Louisiana Mudfest This Weekend!

JayCee — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 13:07:26 +0000

The Louisiana Mudfest is in Colfax, Louisiana this weekend! Located at 12220-B Highway 8 in Colfax, LA 71417; music, food, fun, and lots of MUD!! Musical guests include J.C. Melancon, today at 6pm. Think your 4x has what it takes? Well, prove it in the MUD CHALLENGE! September 2nd @ 3pm…can you conquer the mud [...]

Peace & Love Festival: 17 Taken to Hospital After Being Struck by Lightning

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:39:28 +0000

Uh oh. This news won’t do anything to renew music fans’ faith in outdoor summer festivals, which are seeing an increase in acts of God and stage collapses in recent years. A total of 17 people were taken to the hospital after being struck by lightning at the Peace & Love Festival in Sweden at around 3PM local time today (June 26).

Festival Fashion – Who's Wearing What at Festival Internatonal 2012 [PHOTOS]

Debbie Ray — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:14:31 +0000

Happy Festival! You hear that phrase everywhere you go around Lafayette this week. Simply translated, it means we’re glad we’re all here together for Festival International 2012- now, let’s have some fun! Festival doesn’t just have its own language, it has its own fashion style, too. Late April can be pretty warm here, and you [...]

Fun Things to Do in Lafayette This Weekend

Debbie Ray — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:10:25 +0000

Festival International de Louisiane is the "largest free Francophone music-focused festival in North America, and is, simply put, one of the best festivals in the world," according to About.com, and it's on in Lafayette all weekend long! But there's lots more to do and see if you want to get out of the city this weekend...

There's the Etouffee Festival in Arnaudville, on the grounds of St.

Carencro Catholic Inaugural Art Festival April 21

JayCee — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:10:17 +0000

Carencro Catholic will host their Inaugural Art Festival, Saturday April 21, beginning at 10am. The festival will be held along St. Peter Street in Carencro, and will include an art walk, arts and crafts vendors, a cupcake decorating contest, bake sale, and a jambalaya cook-off. Vendor opportunities still exist. For more information, call Brent Guilbeau [...]

Cajun Hot Sauce Festival Starts Thursday!

Steve Wiley — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 15:29:52 +0000

Happy Easter! I hope you’re spending this Holy day with people you love. The bad thing about Sunday is that tomorrow is MONDAY…. If you’re anything like me, you sort of “live from Weekend To Weekend”. Here’s some inspiration… The annual Cajun Hot Sauce Festival is back in New Iberia from April 12-15th. There’s [...]

Fun Things to Do in Lafayette this Weekend

Debbie Ray — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:47:17 +0000

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do this weekend in and around Lafayette: Lafayette Holi is a 1/2 day event combining Indian and Cajun spirit and will take place Saturday, March 31, in Girard Park. Be prepared for your inner child to spring out, and enjoy the simple pleasure of [...]

Squeal Like A Pig at La Grande Boucherie des Cajuns in St. Martinville, Louisiana [UPDATE]

Debbie Ray — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:14:52 +0000

John Funk Jr., President of La Grande Boucherie des Cajuns, visited us this morning to talk about the entertainment, food and fun that make up the legendary festival, including the 'Squeal Like a Pig' Contest! Don't miss this unique cultural experience, Saturday Feb. 18 in St. Martinville! Click through to hear Jo

13th Annual Youngsville Lions' Club Gumbo/Chili Cook-Off Successful!

JayCee — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 02:36:36 +0000

The 13th Annual Youngsville Lions' Club Gumbo/Chile Cook-Off took place today in Youngsville.

Annual Gumbo/Chili Cookoff Today In Youngsville

JayCee — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 10:40:48 +0000

The Youngsville Lions' Club and Knights Of Columbus Annual Gumbo/Chili Cookoff is taking place today!!

Weekend Fun in Acadiana

Debbie Ray — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:06:02 +0000

photo by Edward Leger
Cracklin Festival -The 26th annual Cracklin Festival is this weekend in Port Barre, Louisiana. Sample local delicacies, including boudin, jambalaya and, of course, cracklins! There is a Queen's Page

Sertoma Cajun Air Festival To Feature USAF Thunderbirds

CJ — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:55:12 +0000

The Sertoma Cajun Air Festival will feature the USAF Thunderbirds this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, at Lafayette Regional Airport.

Gates will be open from 8AM - 5PM on both Saturday & Sunday. Aircraft displays and interactive activities will be accessible during these times.