Vermilionville

CFMA Cajun Jam
2026-08-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-19 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) and 4 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 August 2 -- Luke Huval Band
2026-08-02 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 $12 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, August 2 — Luke Huval 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“>https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membershipAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

Boat Tour August 7, 2026
2026-08-07 11:00 - 12:00 | 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. Admission prices: $15 Adults, $10 Students 5-18.
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, as well.
Life jackets must be worn and will be provided for adults and children over 30 lbs. Minimum age is 5 and older. All guests MUST be at least 18 pounds with an approved USCG life jacket to sit in an adult’s lap. 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, we have a few life jackets for 18-30 pounds but it is recommended you bring your own USCG- approved life jacket for them.
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Acadian Culture Day 2026
2026-08-09 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 9th from 10 AM – 5 PM. Join us for a family-friendly day of live music, great food, art, cooking, storytelling, arts and crafts, and other demonstrations.
THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:
10:30-11:15am French Mass with Fr. Jason Vidrine of Maison de Tours in the Chapel
11:00am-3:00pm Food Booth (PC)
11:30am-12:00pm Tintamarre through the village
12:00-12:15pm Proclamation & Acadian Cultural Heritage Award
12:00-12:30 Dance lessons with Britlyn Delahoussaye in the Schoolhouse
12:30-1:00 French Table with Kevin Rees in the Cooking School
12:30-1:00pm Storytelling & Art in French with Melissa Bonin in La Maison des Cultures
12:30-1:30pm Giant Cajun Jam led by The Holiday Playgirls & Cathryn Hanks — Bring your instrument, all musicians are welcome to join!
1:00-1:30pm La Table Chantante (Singing French Table) with Jolene Adams in the Cooking School
1:00-1:45pm Panel Discussion on the Lomax Recordings with Moderator Colby LeJeune, and panelists Dr. Barry Ancelet, Jane Vidrine, Kevin Rees, Dr. Joshua Caffery in the Schoolhouse
2:00-5:00pm Kevin Huval’s Cajun Creole Dance Band in the Performance Center
2:00-2:30pm Poetry with Melissa Bonin in La Maison des Cultures
2:15-4:30pm Belizaire the Cajun & Q&A with Glen Pitre in the Schoolhouse
2:30-4:00pm Jambalaya Cooking Demo in the Cooking School
All day (10:00am-4:00pm) Vendors, Community Partners, arts & crafts, Master Gardeners tours of the Healer’s Garden, Acadian Family Committee and Genealogy Group in the Conference Room.
Community Partners: CODOFIL, Alliance Francaise, Lafayette Master Gardeners, Acadian Families Committee, Jumelage of Scott, Center for Louisiana Studies, UL Lafayette Library Special Collections, Moriah Hargrave (ZydeFit & Fleurish), KRVS Public Media
Vendors: Magnolia Pantry, Southern Butterfly Connection, Moonlit Path, Dr. Elista Istre, Lost in Art Face Painting, ED Custom Designs, Cavalier House Books
Food and beverage available for purchase. Admission is free. For information about vendor opportunities, email programming@bayouvermiliondistrict.org

Bal du Dimanche August 9 -- Kevin Huval's Cajun Creole Dance Band
2026-08-09 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 $12 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, August 9 — Kevin Huval’s Cajun Creole Dance 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“>https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membershipAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

The Living Bayou -- Tell Us Your Stories!
2026-08-12 10:00 - 2026-09-12 23:30 | Bayou Vermilion, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, 70506, United States
We’d like to hear your 2016 flood story — tell us on the form below, upload your pictures, and become part of the Living Bayou exhibit! This exhibit is supported by an Atchafalaya Wild Grant from the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, along with investment from our partners, Lafayette Utilities System and the Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District.

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Boat Tour August 14, 2026
2026-08-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Bayou Vermilion, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, 70506, United States

The Living Bayou Exhibit Dedication
2026-08-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Bayou Vermilion, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, 70506, United States
The weekend of August 15 marks the ten-year anniversary of the devastating floods of 2016 in Acadiana. In order to commemorate this event, Bayou Vermilion District will unveil our Living Bayou Exhibit, outdoor panels marking the effects of the four-day deluge as well as the changes made to prevent and mitigate these typs pf weather phenomena, plus a photo exhibit of the flooding, along with stories of Acadiana residents who endured ten years ago.
We’d like to hear your 2016 flood story — tell us on the form below, upload your pictures, and become part of the exhibit! This exhibit is supported by an Atchafalaya Wild Grant from the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, along with our partners, Lafayette Utilities System and the Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District.

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Bal du Dimanche August 16 - Jean Bertrand & the Pine Island Aces
2026-08-16 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 $12 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, August 16 — Jean Bertrand & the Pine Island 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“>https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membershipAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

La Table Française -- Parler et Jouer!
2026-08-21 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-09-18 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-10-16 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!

Boat Tour August 21, 2026
2026-08-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Bayou Vermilion, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, 70506, United States

Bal du Dimanche August 23 -- Zydeco Roux
2026-08-23 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 $12 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, August 23 — Zydeco Roux
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“>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 August 30 -- Cedric Watson et Bijou Creole
2026-08-30 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 $12 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, August 30 — Cedric Watson et 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“>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 Sept. 6 - Lance George & Southern Pressure Zydeco
2026-09-06 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 $12 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, September 6 — Lance George & Southern Pressure Zydeco
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“>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 September 13 -- Chère Elise
2026-09-13 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 $12 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, September 13 — Chère Elise
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“>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 September 20 -- Le Parrain Bande
2026-09-20 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 $12 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, September 20 — Le Parrain Bande
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“>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 September 27 -- Julian Primeaux
2026-09-27 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 $12 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, September 27 — Julian Primeaux
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“>https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membershipAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.
