CFMA Cajun Jam
2025-07-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-06 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) and 7 more dates | Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, LA, 70508, United States
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!

Bal du Dimanche - Curtis Poullard & the Creole Zydeco Band
2025-07-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Vermilionville – Performance Center
Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK (may be pre-empted by private events). This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History Museum.Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman. The restaurant is open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. On Sundays, the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet.Sunday, July 20: Curtis Poullard & the Creole Zydeco BandAdmission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership. To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership“>https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membershipAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

Bal du Dimanche - Cajun Fire
2025-07-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Vermilionville – Performance Center
Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK (may be pre-empted by private events). This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History Museum.Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman. The restaurant is open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. On Sundays, the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet.Sunday, July 27: Cajun FireAdmission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership. To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership“>https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membershipAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

Bal du Dimanche - John Wilson & the Zydeco House Rockers
2025-08-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Vermilionville – Performance Center
Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK (may be pre-empted by private events). This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History Museum.Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman. The restaurant is open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. On Sundays, the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet.Sunday, August 3: John Wilson & the Zydeco House RockersAdmission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership. To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership“>https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membershipAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

TGIF Boat Tour -- August 8, 2025
2025-08-08 09:30 - 11:00 | Bayou Vermilion, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, 70506, United States
We have your chance to gather friends and family and come for a boat tour on the Vermilion — Friday, August 8 at 9:30 AM. This is a perfect chance to spend some time on the river, learn the history and the mystery, see the flora and fauna along the banks — you may spy an alligator or two! Join Cap’n Mike Fowler and Environmental Impact Director Loree Stickles for this awesome adventure. Get your tickets today — limited to 25 admissions.

Acadian Culture Day 2025
2025-08-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Bayou Vermilion, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, 70506, United States
The community is invited to join the Bayou Vermilion District’s Vermilionville to celebrate our annual FREE Festival, Acadian Culture Day on Sunday, August 10th from 10 AM – 5 PM. Join us for a family-friendly day of live music, great food, art, cooking, storytelling, spinning and weaving, arts and crafts, and other demonstrations.
IN THE VILLAGE:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The art of Kali Picard
Wood running and musket demonstration (hourly)with Bob Borel
Cajun music storytelling and play along with Kevin Rees
The art of Roz LeCompte
Healing Garden Tours with The Lafayette Master Gardeners
A Traiteur’s Traditions with Becca Begnaud
History’s Fun & Games with Marlene Doucet
Broussard House Tours with Jay Steiner
11:00 – 3:00 Family Crafts in the Chapel
IN THE PERFORMANCE CENTER:
10 AM Cajun Jam
10:30 AM Tintamarre!
11 AM Cameron Fontenot & the Rhythm Aces
1:30 PM Acadian Cultural Heritage Award
2 PM Bonsoir Catin
CRAFT & COOKING DEMOS IN THE COOKING SCHOOL:
11:30 Traditional Soap Making with Mimi Delgizzi
1:00 A Season for Pastries with Poupart’s Bakery
3:00 a Cajun-themed Cocktail with Tait Martin of Wildcat Brothers
Food and beverage available for purchase. NOTE: No outside vendors needed. Admission is free.

Bal du Dimanche - Randy Vidrine & the Lafayette Rhythm Devils
2025-08-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Vermilionville – Performance Center
Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK (may be pre-empted by private events). This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History Museum.Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman. The restaurant is open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. On Sundays, the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet.Sunday, August 24: Randy Vidrine & the Lafayette Rhythm DevilsAdmission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership. To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership“>https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membershipAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

Bal du Dimanche - RJ & Creole Smoove
2025-08-31 13:00 - 16:00 | Vermilionville – Performance Center
Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK (may be pre-empted by private events). This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History Museum.Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman. The restaurant is open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. On Sundays, the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet.Sunday, August 31: RJ & Creole SmooveAdmission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership. To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership“>https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membershipAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

Bal du Dimanche - Jamie Berzas & Cajun Tradition
2025-09-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Vermilionville – Performance Center
Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK (may be pre-empted by private events). This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History Museum.Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman. The restaurant is open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. On Sundays, the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet.Sunday, September 7: Jamie Berzas & Cajun TraditionAdmission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership. To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership“>https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membershipAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

Bal du Dimanche - Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners
2025-09-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Vermilionville – Performance Center
Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK (may be pre-empted by private events). This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History Museum.Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman. The restaurant is open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. On Sundays, the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet.Sunday, September 14: Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco RoadrunnersAdmission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership. To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership“>https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membershipAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

Bal du Dimanche - Glenn & Friends Swamp Pop Review
2025-09-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Vermilionville – Performance Center
Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK (may be pre-empted by private events). This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History Museum.Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman. The restaurant is open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. On Sundays, the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet.Sunday, September 21: Glenn & Friends Swamp Pop ReviewAdmission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership. To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership“>https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membershipAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

Bayou Fest & Boat Parade 2025
2025-09-27 10:00 - 18:00 | Bayou Vermilion, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, 70506, United States
Save the date for one of the best days on the bayou all year ’round! Gather your friends, your canoe, your cooler, your fiddle, your best costumes, your dog, whatever, and get ready to join us for a day to celebrate the Bayou Vermilion!
This is going to be a great time on the water, and we want you to come a be a part of it. The parade will set sail at 11:30 AM from the dock at Vermilionville, and wind all along the bayou to Southside Park. We’ll have music all the way down the bayou, and of course costume, shore party and boat decorating contests! A shorter paddle is also possible, ending at Camellia. Even if you stop paddling at Camellia, we encourage you to head down to Southside Park for Bayou Fest!
At the park, we’ll have food and drinks, games, and music!
Want to paddle but have no boat? The BVD has got you covered. We’ve got canoes and kayaks available to help you get in the water and experience our own Bayou Vermilion. Each vessel you rent from us comes with two registrations for paddlers.
We’ll also have a shuttle in the morning provided by Luxury Limo so you can drop off your gear and vessel at Vermilionville, then park at Southside Park and ride back to the Vermilionville dock! Shuttle will run at 9 AM, 9:30 AM, and 10:15 AM. If you’re planning a shorter paddle, park at Camellia Blvd., and the shuttle will leave Camellia at 10:30 AM.
Laissez les bons temps couler! Register for the 2025 Boat Parade HERE!

Bal du Dimanche - Gerard Delafose & the Zydeco Gators
2025-09-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Vermilionville – Performance Center
Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK (may be pre-empted by private events). This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History Museum.Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman. The restaurant is open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. On Sundays, the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet.Sunday, September 28: Gerard Delafose & the Zydeco GatorsAdmission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership. To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership“>https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membershipAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

Grand Reveil Acadien -- Families Day at Vermilionville
2025-10-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, LA, 70508, United States
Celebrate Grand Reveil Acadien October 14 at Vermilionville – Families Day. We’ll have events and presentations throughout the village. Join us, admission is FREE to celebrate, food and drink available for purchase! Here is the schedule:
Performance Center

10:00-11:00 Vielle Maniére
10:15 – Opening Remarks

LA-Acadie
Mayor/ President
Lt. Governor

11:00 – 1:00 Luke Huval Band
1:00 – 2:00 Birth of Cajun Culture Play by Warren and Mary Perrin
2:00 – 4:00 The Revelers (Blake Miller)

School House and Chapel

10:30 – 11:30 Zachary Richard (en français in the School House)
11:30 – 12:00 Peggy Feehan and Jonathan Olivier of CODOFIL (Chapel)
12:00 – 12:30 Noah Arceneaux (Chapel)
2:15 – 2:45 Greg Woods (Chapel)
2:45 – 3:15 Jason Theriot (Chapel)

Festive Area

11:00 – 1:00 Mardi Gras Mingling
11:00 – 2:00 Cajun Food Sampling

Historic Houses

10:30 – 3:00 Family Reunions and French Tables

Maison Acadienne

11:30 – 12:30 Vieille Maniére

Old School House

11:30 – 3:00 French Tables

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Murder on the Bayou Murder Mystery Dinner
2025-10-18 18:00 - 22:00 | Bayou Vermilion, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, 70506, United States
PLEASE NOTE: ONLINE TICKETING HAS ENDED. IF YOU STILL WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE TICKETS, CALL 337-233-4077 X205, OR EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS@BAYOUVERMILIONDISTRICT.ORG AND WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR.
Come enjoy Phantom on the Bayou, a gala unlike anything you’ve ever experienced –
Danger! Secrets! Exhilaration! Opera! Death! And it’s up to you to unravel the mystery. Dress the part, collect the clues, talk to the suspects and make sure YOU aren’t the next victim!
A Special Ghastly Murder Mystery Dinner
Join Us for Frightening Fun!! You can sleuth by yourself or have more fun in a group!
Enjoy a Three-Course Dinner by La Cuisine de Maman
Games, Costumes, Prizes, Special Adult Beverages
Doors open at 6 PM, dinner at 6:30.
Costume Contest, Haunted History
Tickets $60
Adult Themes

Bal du Dimanche October 19 - Amis du Teche
2025-10-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Vermilionville – Performance Center
Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK (may be pre-empted by private events). This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History Museum.Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman. The restaurant is open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. On Sundays, the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet. Bal du Dimanche is broadcast live on KRVS Public Media 1-3 PM.Sunday, October 19: Amis du TecheAdmission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership. To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership“>https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membershipAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.
