Family Francophone Day

Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette

Parlez-vous Français? Even if you answer 'un peu', you'll have fun at our Family Francophone Day! There'll be great opportunities for your family to practice your French, expand your vocabulaire, and immerse yourself in everything French. We'll play Pétanque and other jeux Français. There will be French tours of the village, music, poetry readings, crafts and more! Here's the schedule for the day: 9 AM “Early Bird” French Table 10 AM Community booths: CODOFIL, Alliance Francaise 10:30 Rosary in Louisiana French in the Chapel 11:00 Rag Doll Craft in French in L’Ecole de Cuisine 11:00 1-hour tour in French (meet at Pavilion) 11:30 Poetry, readings, and songs in the Performance Center 12:00 1-hour tour in French (meet at Pavilion) 12:00 Cooking demonstration in l'Ecole de Cuisine - Chef Agnes Cappello 1:00 - 3:00 Cajun Jam 1:00 1-hour tour in French (meet at Pavilion) 2:00 1-hour tour in French (meet at Pavilion) 2:00 Rag Doll craft in L'Ecole de Cuisine 3:00 French Table in L’Ecole de Cuisine 3:00 1-hour tour in French (meet at Pavilion) In addition, Pétanque will be played in the Festival area, traditional games will be played in French all day, in addition to Cajun storytelling and music. […]

CFMA Cajun Jam

CFMA Cajun Jam
Vermilionville 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette

Vermilionville's weekly Cajun Jam Saturday afternoons 1-3 PM is led by some of the area’s finest musicians. The free jam is held in the Performance Center of Vermilionville 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!