Vermilion Voyage March 22-24

Vermilionville

Lafayette Travel and the Bayou Vermilion District have partnered to create the Vermilion Voyage, a three-day overnight paddle down the Bayou Vermilion launching from the Acadiana Park Nature Station to Palmetto Island State Park. Participants will have the rare opportunity to consecutively paddle just over 50 miles of the Vermilion through Lafayette and Vermilion Parishes. Registration for the event is $350 and includes paddle craft, life jacket, guide, shuttle service, insurance costs, breakfast, lunch, and dinner with some beverages as well as evening entertainment. Participants are encouraged to bring their own water, snacks, and other essentials they may need for the trip). A full checklist of suggested supplies will be made available closer to the event date. NOTE: Please note, while this voyage is considered a Class I (paddler is familiar with basic strokes and can handle a tandem canoe competently in flat water) please take into consideration the daily mileage. Register here: https://www.lafayettetravel.com/vermilion-voyage/

Event Series Bal du Dimanche

Le Bal du Dimanche March 24 — Bayou Beats Band

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, March 24: Bayou Beats Band Admission 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 All proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

Event Series Cajun Jam

Cajun Jam

Vermilionville

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.

Event Series Bal du Dimanche

Le Bal du Dimanche March 31 — Donna Angelle & the Zydeco Posse

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, March 31: Donna Angelle & the Zydeco Posse Admission 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 All proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

First Friday French Table

Vermilionville

Friday, April 5 join us in La Cuisine de Maman for the First Friday French Table, a FREE, fun and casual way to learn and practice your French!

Event Series Cajun Jam

Cajun Jam

Vermilionville

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.

Event Series Bal du Dimanche

Le Bal du Dimanche April 7 – Brandon Degeyter & the Mire Playboys

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, April 7 -- Brandon Degeyter & the Mire Playboys Admission 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 All proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

Event Series Cajun Jam

Cajun Jam

Vermilionville

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.

Event Series Bal du Dimanche

Le Bal du Dimanche April 14 – Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole

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, April 14 - Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole Admission 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 All proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

The Premiere of the Vermilionville Pétanque Court

La Boule Cadienne de Lafayette Pétanque Club and Vermilionville invite all to attend when we throw out the first boules ever thrown at the Vermilionville Courts. Tim Ramier, a donor who gave the first major donation matched by Vermilionville to provide the building materials for the court, will be in attendance. After throwing out the first boules, we will have some friendly pétanque games. There will be music, food, and general merriment.