Bal du Dimanche March 15 - Kevin Huval's Cajun/Creole Dance Band
2026-03-15 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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, March 15: Kevin Huval’s Cajun/Creole Dance 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.

Homeschool Boat Tour March 19, 2026
2026-03-19 09:45 - 10:45 | 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: $10 Adults, $6 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 count 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.
If you desire a guided tour of the village, please email Engagement@bayouvermiliondistrict.org.
To register and purchase Boat Tour and self-guided village tour admission, please fill out this form:

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La Table Française -- Parler et Jouer!
2026-03-20 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-04-17 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-05-15 08:30 - 09:30
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!

Family Francophone Day
2026-03-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Bayou Vermilion, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, 70506, United States
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. Diners ordering and conversing in French will get 10% off their déjeuner in La Cuisine de Maman!

CFMA Cajun Jam
2026-03-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-09 13:00 - 15:00 | 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 March 22 - Jamie Berzas & Cajun Tradition
2026-03-22 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, March 22: 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.

Homeschool Days at Vermilionville
2026-03-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-29 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 11:30 AM)Admission prices for Homeschool Day: age 5 – 17: $6; 18 -older $10.Just let the gift shop know you’re a homeschooling family, and the discount will be applied!

Bal du Dimanche March 29 - RJ & Creole Smoove
2026-03-29 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, March 29: 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.

Boat Tour April 3, 2026
2026-04-03 11:00 - 12:30 | 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. Admission prices: $10 Adults, $7 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.
If you desire a guided tour of the village, please email Engagement@bayouvermiliondistrict.org.
To register and purchase Boat Tour and self-guided village tour admission, please fill out this form:

Boat Tour
Register and purchase admission for Boat Tour as well as self-guided tours of the Vermilionville Historic Village.

YOUR NAME(Required)

First

Last

Date of Boat Tour(Required)

Month

Day

Year

If the first tour is full, are you interested in a later tour?(Required)

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If the first tour of the day is full, we may offer a second tour. FIRST AND LAST NAME OF ALL GUESTS (SEPARATE WITH COMMAS)(Required)All guests that you will purchasing admissions forNAME OF LEAD GUEST --(Required)will receive all communication from us about the Boat Tour EMAIL OF LEAD GUEST(Required)CELL PHONE OF LEAD GUEST(Required)NUMBER OF GUESTS 5-8 YEARS OLD(Required)Please enter a number from 0 to 21.NUMBER OF GUESTS 9-12 YEARS OLD(Required)Please enter a number from 0 to 21.NUMBER OF GUESTS 13-18 YEARS OLD(Required)Please enter a number from 0 to 21.NUMBER OF GUESTS 19+(Required)Please enter a number from 0 to 21.NUMBER OF GUESTS WEIGHING 30-50 POUNDS(Required)Please enter a number from 0 to 21.TO ENSURE WE HAVE CORRECT NUMBER AND SIZES OF FLOTATION DEVICESNUMBER OF GUESTS WEIGHING 50-90POUNDS(Required)Please enter a number from 0 to 21.TO ENSURE WE HAVE CORRECT NUMBER AND SIZES OF FLOTATION DEVICESNUMBER OF GUESTS 90+ POUNDS(Required)Please enter a number from 0 to 21.IF YOU BELIEVE SOMEONE MAY NEED AN XL LIFE JACKET, DO NOT INCLUDE THEM IN THIS NUMBER. INCLUDE THEM IN THE COUNT FOR XL JACKETS TO THE RIGHT.NUMBER OF GUEST REQUIRING XL LIFE JACKETS(Required)Please enter a number from 0 to 21.TO ENSURE WE HAVE CORRECT NUMBER AND SIZES OF FLOTATION DEVICESANY GUESTS HAVE AN ALLERGY WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT?(Required)

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IF A GUEST HAS AN ALLERGY, PLEASE EXPLAIN:TOPICS OF INTEREST:

WILDLIFE

NATIVE PLANTS

HISTORY

SCENERY ONLY

OTHER
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Bal du Dimanche April 5 - Œuval
2026-04-05 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 $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, April 5: Œuval
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 April 8, 2026
2026-04-08 11:00 - 12:30 | Bayou Vermilion, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, 70506, United States

Bal du Dimanche April 12 - Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys
2026-04-12 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 $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, April 12: 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“>https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membershipAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

Earth Day 2026 presented by COX
2026-04-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Bayou Vermilion, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, 70506, United States
Celebrate the planet and learn ways to improve and enhance our life on earth. Come to Bayou Vermilion District’s Earth Day celebration, Sunday, April 19,10 AM – 4 PM, presented by COX and supported by Ducks Unlimited. FREE Admission, music by Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, with a host of activities, crafts, recycling, food and more!
Come celebrate the planet with us!

Bal du Dimanche April 19 - Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
2026-04-19 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. This special Bal du Dimanche is part of our Earth Day Celebration and admission is FREE.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, April 19: Steve Riley & the Mamou 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“>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 April 22, 2026
2026-04-22 12:30 - 13:30 | Bayou Vermilion, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, 70506, United States

Boat Tour April 23, 2026
2026-04-23 12:30 - 13:30 | Bayou Vermilion, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, 70506, United States

Bal du Dimanche April 26 -- Mason Trail & Zydeco Rhythm
2026-04-26 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, April 26: Mason Trail & Zydeco Rhythm
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.

Les Vues April -- Rodents of Unusual Size
2026-04-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Vermilionville – Performance Center
Enjoy our FREE Film Series, Les Vues! Monday, April 27 at 6:30 PM in the Vermilionville Performance Center, we’ll be showing Rodents of Unusual Size, a feature-length documentary film, which deals with the love-hate relationship between South Louisiana and the nutria, the titular ‘rodent of unusual size’.

Bal du Dimanche May 10 -- Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole
2026-05-10 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, May 10: 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“>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 Vermilion District Master Plan Open House
2026-05-13 16:30 - 19:30
The Bayou Vermilion District (BVD) wants to know how you think we can improve the quality of life in Lafayette Parish by keeping the Bayou Vermilion beautiful and accessible, while preserving and activating our beloved culture.Join us for an open house May 13 to guide our organization’s refreshed vision and shape BVD’s priorities. Explore the open house at your own pace and participate in interactive activities to provide input on the details of the plan. We’ll also share what we’ve learned so far from our survey, focus groups, and desktop research. The result will be a Master Plan driven by you, for you.
