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Vermilion Voyage

Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette

 Ready for an unforgettable adventure? Join Lafayette, Louisiana and Bayou Vermilion District for the Vermilion Voyage, a three-day, 50+ mile paddle down the scenic Bayou Vermilion! Don’t miss this rare chance to paddle through Lafayette and Vermilion Parishes, exploring the beauty of the Bayou Vermilion.  Route: Acadiana Park Nature Station to Palmetto Island State Park  When: March 21-23, 2025  Cost: $400 (includes paddle craft, life jacket, guide, shuttle, meals, beverages, & evening entertainment!)  Secure your spot and gear up for the ultimate outdoor experience! Registration is limited, so act fast! For details and FAQs, click here: www.lafayettetravel.com/vermilion-voyage/

Parlez-Vous Français Day

Vermilionville 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette

Join us for a celebration of French in Louisiana, March 22 at Vermilionville. We'll open with a French table, there'll be Cajun French music, special discounts for French speakers in the restaurant, games and crafts in French, and so much more. Whether you're a fluent Francophone, or just someone who loves to learn more about our heritage and culture, Parlez-Vous Français Day will be un bon temps!

Event Series Cajun Jam

Cajun Jam

Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette

Vermilionville's weekly Cajun Jam is led by some of the area’s finest musicians. The free jam is held in the Performance Center of Vermilionville Living Museum & Folklife Park and is open to all skill levels-beginner to professional. Admission is free but does not include entry to the park. Special thanks to the Cajun French Music Association for sponsoring our weekly jams! Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman.  The restaurant is open every Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine.  Check-out our menu here: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/menu/ In addition to the Saturday Cajun jam sessions, you can also enjoy live bands and dancing on Sunday afternoons at Vermilionville in Lafayette. For more information visit our events calendar here: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/calendar/ Admission to the Live Concert Series and discounts to our restaurant are included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership.  To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership All proceeds go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.