Vermilionville

CFMA Cajun Jam
2026-05-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-27 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) and 6 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!

La Table Française -- Parler et Jouer!
2026-05-15 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-06-19 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-07-17 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!

Créole Culture Day Celebration 2026
2026-06-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Bayou Vermilion, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, 70506, United States
The public can enjoy a FREE FESTIVAL at Vermilionville for the 24th annual Créole Culture Celebration on Sunday June 7, 2026, 10 AM – 4 PM.
Every year, Vermilionville celebrates the cultures of Acadiana that contributed so much to our unique folklife. Come back to Vermilionville in June for the return of our Créole Culture Day event! On this day we recognize and honor our region’s Créole heritage. So much of our food, traditions, and music comes to our region from the Créole culture, and on this day we both demonstrate and celebrate its many contributions to our contemporary folklife. Join us for our 2026 Créole Culture Day, Sunday, June 7!
This year’s partners, vendors, participants and features include:

Bands:

Next Gen Zydeco

Mike Broussard & Nu Edition Zydeco

New Natives Brass Band

Community Partners (tabling organizations):

C.R.E.O.L.E. Inc

Holy Family Catholic School

Chinbo Inc.

Nola Zydeco Fest

Center for LA Studies

Alliance Francaise

CODOFIL

Creole Heritage Center at Northwestern State University

Nous. Foundation

Dr. Elista Istre with Belle Heritage. LLC
UL Lafayette Library Special Collections
Theresa Singleton

Presenters:

Zydeco Izrael: Mardi Gras Masking Indians

Drake LeBlanc:

Shelby Thibeaux

Jasmine Sanders & Jonas Etienne: Zydeco dance lessons

Leigha Porter: African dancers

Herb “Pucci” Green: African drummers

Jessica Broussard “Creole Whimsy” (art installation)

Cedric Watson: French Rosary

Lauren Richard: Creole cooking demo & KRVS band announcer

Mrs. Delores Sias: sweet dough pies cooking demo
Storytelling Phyllis Dorsey NOLA speaker and table covers

Vendors:

Linked 2 Last Permanent Jewelry

Pure Intentions Candle Company

Ed Custom Designs décor & Creole CNC (handmade soap)

Anitrah Auzenne- Southern Butterfly Connection- car fresheners, cups, koozies, cutting boards

Raven (Art That Transforms)- face painting

Dance Lessons July 3 - 2 PM
2026-07-03 14:00 - 14:30 | Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, LA, 70508, United States
Learn how to cut a rug — Cajun Style! Tickets $17 Adults, $12 students 5-18. Join us!

Guided Tour July 3 - 2:30 PM
2026-07-03 14:30 - 16:00 | Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, LA, 70508, United States
Step back in time to the origins and history of our area, guided by one of our knowledgeable, costumed interpreters. Tickets available below, $30 adults, $25 students 5-18.

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Travel back into the origins and history of our area, guided by one of our knowledgeable interpreters. Tickets: $30 adults, $25 students age 5-18.

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Bal du Dimanche July 5 -- Koray Broussard & the Zydeco Unit
2026-07-05 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, July 5 — Koray Broussard & the Zydeco Unit
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 July 12 -- Landon Romero & 2nd Generation
2026-07-12 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, July 12 — Landon Romero & 2nd Generation
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.

Beignet Demo July 18 11 AM
2026-07-15 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for a Beignet Making Demo, Saturday, July 18, 11 AM! Delores Sias, our beloved Ms. Dee, will lead you in the history and the process. Students age 5 and older, $12, including demo and tour of our historic village; Adults 18+ $17 including demo and village tour. Join us! Complete form below for registration and payment.

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Boat Tour July 18, 2026
2026-07-18 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. 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 Beignet Demo at 11 AM.and 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.
To register and purchase Boat Tour and self-guided village tour admission, please fill out this form:

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Bal du Dimanche July 19 -- Kojack & the Zydeco Warriors
2026-07-19 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 $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, July 19 — Kojack & the Zydeco Warriors
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 July 26 -- Poisson Rouge
2026-07-26 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, July 26 — Poisson Rouge
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 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.

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, spinning and weaving, arts and crafts, and other demonstrations.
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 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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