Buggy Festival
837 E. Ebey Street
Church Point, LA 70525
337-684-2739
http://www.churchpointbuggyfest.com
Held the first full weekend in June, open Friday night all day Saturday and Sunday, Live music, (Cajun & Zydeco). Accordion Extravaganza featuring 10 professional musicians, held Saturday night. Pageants, food booths, arts & crafts, Queens trail ride, Queens Pageant and the Grand Buggy Parade - Antique Buggy Display on Festival grounds. June 4-5-6- 2010
Contact Info:
Email: busybeetc@hotmail.com
Fax: 337-684-2739
Cajun Woodstock
100 Darbonne Street
Church Point, LA 70525
337-280-8710
http://www.cajunwoodstock.com
A beautiful two day festival to help a cure for the kids of St. Jude's Hospital. It's a weekend of food, fun and the greatest music in the state. Come join us at the City Park Pavilion and make a difference for the children. Always the last Saturday and Sunday of April. Poker Run on Sunday with a great run for the bikers. We can find a cure and save lives together.
E-mail: woodstock4stjude@aol.com
Carnival D'acadie
11 North Parkerson Avenue
Crowley, LA 70526
866-665-4642
www.crowley-la.com
Crowley celebrates Fat Tuesday Rice City style with Carnival D' Acadie in downtown Crowley. The two day carnival kicks off with a street dance the Monday evening before Mardi Gras and continues through the celebrated Tuesday. Party-goers enjoy live entertainment, favorite festival foods, a costume contest and a traditional parade. The Grand Mardi Gras parade is held on Tuesday afternoon which includes bands and floats with plenty of beads! The celebration grows each year with new features. Join our Rice City revelry!
Courire De Mardi Gras
1036 East Ebey Street
Church Point, LA 70525
337-684-2026
http://www.churchpointmardigras.com
Courire de Mardi Gras, since 1961 "The Best Traditional Mardi Gras"
Starting Saturday with the children's run, beginning at the Saddle Tramp Club House with sign up at 8 a.m., run starts at 8:30 a.m. Downtown for a parade at 12:30. Awards at club house at 1 p.m. Sunday the Courire begins at 8 a.m. and ends downtown for a parade at 1:30 p.m. All events start and end at Saddle Tramp Club House on East Ebey street. Colorful costumed horseback riders, wagons, buggies, live music on the courire. Chase the chickens, catch the greased pig, spectacular events. Traditional gumbo, boudin, and beverages available 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Contact:
Phone: (337)684-2026 or (337)684-6009
E-mail: churchpointmardigras@hotmail.com
Evangeline Oil & Gas Festival
1400 Old Evangeline Hwy 100
Evangeline, LA 70537
337-824-4995
http://www.oilandgasfestival.com
November 20-21 2010
The Evangeline Oil and Gas Festival is celebrated in the birthplace of Louisiana Oil, Evangeline, Louisiana. The Festival is planned on the third weekend in September. Events include live music, food, crafts, bingo, auction, and other events. Also in conjunction with the festival is the Annual Matthew Miller Skeet Shoot and state accredited Miss Oil and Gas Festival Pageant. So mark your calendars and join us for a weekend of fun, food and good music.
Fax: (337)824-4995
International Rice Festival
110 East 4th St.
Crowley, LA 70526
337-783-3067
http://www.ricefestival.com
The International Rice Festival is one of Louisiana's oldest and largest agricultural festivals. Our celebration calls attention to the importance of rice as food and emphasizes its place in the world's economy. The festival takes place in historic downtown Crowley and is one of the few festivals still free to the public. It is held the third weekend of October. The Festival features numerous Cajun and Zydeco bands on two stages, two parades, Queen's Ball, rice cooking contest, rice eating contest, arts & crafts booths, carnival rides, and numerous food booths featuring great Cajun food.
Contact Info:
Fax: (337)783-3064
E-mail: info@ricefestival.com
Morse Recreational Festival
232 South Jules Ave
Morse, LA, LA 70559
337-783-7555 or 87
http://www.acadiatourism.org
Come and experience an Old Fashion Festival. Starts the first Thursday of November thru the Saturday. Food vendors, Midland High famous hamburgers, games for the children, fun jump, arts & crafts, a Women Less Pageant. Gumbo and Bake cook-offs, foot race, auction and a washer board tournament. D.J. & Live Bands playing cajun & Swamp-pop music. Come and celebrate a Cajun weekend with us. For more information call Morse Town Hall 337-783-7555
are Acadia Parish Convention & Visitors Commission 1-877-783-2109
E-Mail aptc@bellsouth.net
Rayne Frog Festival
206 Frog Festival Drive
Rayne, LA 70578
337-334-2884
http://www.raynefrogfestival.com
Located: Gossen Memorial Park / The Frogs are ready - are your ready ?
Hop on down to the Rayne Frog Festival to have a 'toadally' awesome time. The "Big Gig" showcases music throughout the weekend featuring national recording artists,regional bands and local talent. Signature events such as frog racing and jumping and selection of the Frog Derby Queen take place in the shade of the Festival Pavilion offering protection, rain or shine! In the shadow of a spectacular carnival, attendees can enjoy froglegs as well as local Cajun specialties. An Arts and Crafts show at the Civic Center as well as a Poker Run and Grand Parade jump throughout the Frog Capital of the World for this festive event.
Contact Info:
Phone number 337-366-2884 Fax: (337)334-8341
E-mail: raynechamber1@bellsouth.net
Roberts Cove Germanfest
7212 Roberts Cove Road
Rayne, LA 70578
337-334-8354
http://www.robertscovegermanfest.com
German Heritage of Louisiana
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 with native foods and drinks - sausage, bread, potatoes, sauerkraut and sugar cookies. While at the Germanfest take time to tour the new German Heritage Museum. Admission Fee. The Germanfest is held on Sat & Sun the 1st full weekend in October.
Contact Info:
Fax: (337)334-8354
E-mail: info@robertscovegermanfest.com
Tee Mamou Iota Mardi Gras Festival
116 Duson Avenue
Iota, LA 70543
337-779-2226
http://www.iotamardigras.com
Prairie Cajun Mardi Gras at its best!
See the last of the totally traditional Prairie Cajun Mardi Gras groups singing, dancing and chanting their 400 year old chant in French, all wearing handmade screen masks, costumes, and capuchons. The "Mardi Gras" arrive about 2 p.m., but the festival is an all day event in downtown Iota, where only traditional Cajun foods are served and Cajun crafts are displayed and sold. Live Cajun and Zydeco music all day on an outdoor bandstand and dance floor. Visit our "Childrens' Tent" featuring the best young Cajun musicians in the area! Always held on Mardi Gras day (fat Tuesday) Free admission.
Fax: (337)779-2227
http://www.iotamardigras.com
Wheelin' N Peelin'
Oak Street
Rayne LA, LA 70578
(337) 334-2332
http://www.raynechamber.com
Car Show and Crawfish Cook-off, held at festival fairgrounds annually in May. Best of show in multiple categories of cars, trucks, and other, as well as Pro & Amateur cook-off. Entry fees for Car Show and Cook-off, Gate admission
May 14, 2011