CFMA Cajun Jam
2025-09-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-15 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 - 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.

Homeschool Days at Vermilionville
2025-09-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, LA, 70508, United States
The last Wednesday on each month is Homeschool Day at Vermilionville — homeschooling families get a discount on visits to the village! Come enjoy a self-guided tour and an optional rain garden tour (offered at 10 AM, 12 PM and 2 PM)Admission prices for Homeschool Day: age 5 – 17: $5; 18 -older $8.Just let the gift shop know you’re a homeschooling family, and the discount will be applied!

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.

Homeschoolers Learn to Cajun Waltz
2025-10-02 10:45 - 11:45 | LA
Homeschoolers — Join us for a fun introduction to the Cajun Waltz! Learn the simple steps, enjoy the music, and experience a fun part of the Cajun culture together with other homeschooling friends!
Ages 7+ for dance lessons, younger siblings cannot participate in dance lessons but are welcome to spend time in the village. ALL children must have a chaperone with them whether in the village or at dance lessons.

Les Mains Guidées: Wax Flower Couronne
2025-10-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayou Vermilion, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, 70506, United States
As part of its mission for the preservation of traditional trades and folkcrafts, Vermilionville continues to host monthly workshops allowing our community to learn a craft from the Acadian, Creole and Native American traditions. Topics range from woodcarving to foodways (and many things in between).

For the October Les Mains Guidées, Ivy Broussard – one of our highly experienced craft artisans – will share the methods used for designing and building a wax flower couronne, traditionally used for the decorating of graves for All Saints Day. Guests will learn to form the delicate flowers from paper and wire, how to dip them to preserve the shape, and how to bring these together to form the traditional wreath. During this workshop, Ivy will also share some of the other elements of mourning and All Saints traditions in history.

You can register below and purchase tickets for $30, all needed materials and supplies included!

Le Bal du Dimanche October 5 -- OEuval
2025-10-05 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. Listen Live on KRVS Public Media 1-3 PM
Sunday, October 5 — OEuval
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.

Boat Tour 10/11 9:30 AM
2025-10-11 09:30 - 10:30 | Bayou Vermilion, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, 70506, United States
Come take a tour on the Cocodrie 2, Bayou Vermilion District’s flat bottom boat. Learn all about the history, geology and environment of the Vermilion River. See the sights, flora and fauna (who knows, and a gator or two!) Spend an hour in the morning breezes with our boat captain, Mike Fowler, and Ivy Broussard as your guides.
ALSO, if you’re looking for something else cool to do after your boat tour, you can buy tickets for a self-guided tour of our historic village here, as well.
Life jackets must be worn and will be provided for adults and children over 30 lbs. Siblings ages 3-4 are free, and welcome, but MUST be at least 18 pounds with an approved USCG life jacket to sit. We have a few life jackets for children above 30 pounds. All children must counted in the ticket numbers (limited space on our boat…) If they do not qualify for the 30-pound limit, you must bring a USCG-approved life jacket for them. . Ticket availability: 13
PLEASE NOTE: We cannot guarantee a spot for walk-ups the day of the tour. Please register and buy your tickets online prior to 10/11.

Le Bal du Dimanche October 12 --Don Fontenot & Friends of Louisiana
2025-10-12 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. Listen Live on KRVS Public Media 1-3 PM
Sunday, October 12 — Don Fontenot & Friends of Louisiana
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.

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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La Table Française -- Parler et Jouer!
2025-10-17 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-11-21 08:30 - 09:30 | LA
Join us for a fun morning of playing Bourrée, Bataille, or Dominoes—just like your maw maw and ’em used to do! We’ll practice our French while sipping on some delicious coffee and munching on biscuits. It’s all about friendly competition and keeping the culture alive. Whether you’re a pro or just starting out, come hang out, chat, and enjoy some laughs. Laissez le bon temps rouler!

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.

Les Vues October -- Louisiana Grass Roots
2025-10-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Vermilionville – Performance Center
Join us for the October Les Vues selection, Louisiana Grass Roots, a short documentary about our forgotten prairie. The screening is FREE to the public, and there will be a short Q & A after the film with filmmakers Phyllis Griffard & Jillian Godshall.

Boat Tour 10/29 9:30 AM
2025-10-29 09:30 - 10:30 | Bayou Vermilion, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, 70506, United States
Come take a tour on the Cocodrie 2, Bayou Vermilion District’s flat bottom boat. Learn all about the history, geology and environment of the Vermilion River. See the sights, flora and fauna (who knows, and a gator or two!) Spend an hour in the morning breezes with our boat captain, Mike Fowler, and Ivy Broussard as your guides. First step: register for the tour here: https://forms.gle/RA2EWifwXnj5dXQB6
ALSO, if you’re looking for something else cool to do after your boat tour, you can buy tickets for a self-guided tour of our historic village here, as well.
Life jackets must be worn and will be provided for adults and children over 30 lbs. Siblings ages 3-4 are free, and welcome, but MUST be at least 18 pounds with an approved USCG life jacket to sit. We have a few life jackets for children above 30 pounds. All children must counted in the ticket numbers (limited space on our boat…) If they do not qualify for the 30-pound limit, you must bring a USCG-approved life jacket for them. . Ticket availability: 25
PLEASE NOTE: We cannot guarantee a spot for walk-ups the day of the tour. Please register and buy your tickets online prior to 10/29.

Le Bal du Dimanche November 2-- Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys
2025-11-02 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. Le Bal du Dimanche is broadcast live on KRVS Public Media 1-3 PM.
Sunday, November 2 — Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys
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.

Stories, Dance & Weaving Homeschool Program
2025-11-06 11:00 - 12:30 | Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, LA, 70508, United States
Homeschoolers — celebrate Native American Culture November 6 at Vermilionville — this special program includes a self-guided tour of our historic village, along with storytelling, snake dance lessons, basket weaving crafts and a gift from our gift shop, La Boutique at Vermilionville! Minimum age 3-older, Tickets available: 35. Please register here: https://forms.gle/Utv7Auck8BxSYNkm8 and buy your tickets below.

Le Bal du Dimanche November 9 - Blake Miller & the Ol' Fashioned Aces
2025-11-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Vermilionville – Performance Center
Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK. 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. Le Bal du Dimanche is broadcast live on KRVS Public Media 1-3 PM.
Sunday, November 9: Blake Miller & the Ol’ Fashioned Aces
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.

Hands-On Beignet Making Demo
2025-11-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Vermilionville – Cooking School
Come experience heritage cooking at its finest, with our Hands-On Beignet Making Demo. Join our food historian and beignet-maker supreme, Jay Steiner as we create delicious beignets in the Vermilionville Cooking School. Tickets include admission into the village, hands-on beignet making demo with toppings bar and refreshments. Minimum age 5 years, Tickets available: 20.
Please register here: https://forms.gle/UJ5VBhkmacQeLBp6A before purchasing tickets below.

Bal du Dimanche November 16 - Horace Trahan & the Ossun Express
2025-11-16 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. Le Bal du Dimanche is broadcast live on KRVS Public Media 1-3 PM.Sunday, November 16: Horace Trahan & the Ossun ExpressAdmission 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.

Stories, Dance & Weaving Homeschool Program
2025-11-19 13:30 - 15:00 | Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, LA, 70508, United States
Homeschoolers — celebrate Native American Culture November 19 at Vermilionville — this special program includes a self-guided tour of our historic village, along with storytelling, snake dance lessons, basket weaving crafts and a gift from our gift shop, La Boutique at Vermilionville! Minimum age 3-older, Tickets available: 35. Please register here: https://forms.gle/tyHhvFnyYnCzQP339 and buy your tickets below.
