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SUMMARY:Vermilion Voyage
DESCRIPTION: Ready for an unforgettable adventure? Join Lafayette\, Louisiana and Bayou Vermilion District for the Vermilion Voyage\, a three-day\, 50+ mile paddle down the scenic Bayou Vermilion! Don’t miss this rare chance to paddle through Lafayette and Vermilion Parishes\, exploring the beauty of the Bayou Vermilion.\n\n\n Route: Acadiana Park Nature Station to Palmetto Island State Park  When: March 21-23\, 2025  Cost: $400 (includes paddle craft\, life jacket\, guide\, shuttle\, meals\, beverages\, & evening entertainment!)\n\n\n Secure your spot and gear up for the ultimate outdoor experience! Registration is limited\, so act fast! For details and FAQs\, click here: www.lafayettetravel.com/vermilion-voyage/
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/vermilion-voyage/
LOCATION:Bayou Vermilion\, 300 Fisher Road\, Lafayette\, 70506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:FREE Native American Culture Day
DESCRIPTION:Native American Culture Day is slated for Saturday\, November 22\, 2025\, 10 AM – 4 PM at Vermilionville. It’s a FREE festival with family-friendly events\, demonstrations\, cultural exhibits and much more. \nThroughout the day\, there will be dancing and drumming\, music demonstrations\, cultural and craft displays\, storytelling\, tomahawk throwing\, crafts for the family\, and more. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Admission is free. For more information call 337-233-4077 or visit www.vermilionville.org.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/free-native-american-culture-day-3/
LOCATION:Bayou Vermilion\, 300 Fisher Road\, Lafayette\, 70506\, United States
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SUMMARY:Earth Day 2026 presented by COX
DESCRIPTION: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! \nCome celebrate the planet with us!
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/earth-day-2024-2/
LOCATION:Bayou Vermilion\, 300 Fisher Road\, Lafayette\, 70506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Créole Culture Day Celebration 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEvery 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! \nThis year’s partners\, vendors\, participants and features include: \n\n\n\nBands:\n\nNext Gen Zydeco \n\n\nMike Broussard & Nu Edition Zydeco\n\n\nNew Natives Brass Band\n\nCommunity Partners (tabling organizations): \n\nC.R.E.O.L.E. Inc\n\n\nHoly Family Catholic School\n\n\nChinbo Inc.\n\n\nNola Zydeco Fest\n\n\nCenter for LA Studies\n\n\nAlliance Francaise\n\n\nCODOFIL\n\n\nCreole Heritage Center at Northwestern State University\n\n\nNous. Foundation \n\n\nDr. Elista Istre with Belle Heritage. LLC \nUL Lafayette Library Special Collections\nTheresa Singleton\n\n Presenters: \n\nZydeco Izrael: Mardi Gras Masking Indians\n\n\nDrake LeBlanc:\n\n\nShelby Thibeaux\n\n\nJasmine Sanders & Jonas Etienne: Zydeco dance lessons \n\n\nLeigha Porter: African dancers \n\n\nHerb “Pucci” Green: African drummers\n\n\nJessica Broussard “Creole Whimsy” (art installation) \n\n\nCedric Watson: French Rosary \n\n\nLauren Richard: Creole cooking demo & KRVS band announcer \n\n\nMrs. Delores Sias: sweet dough pies cooking demo\nStorytelling Phyllis Dorsey NOLA speaker and table covers \n\n\n\nVendors: \n\nLinked 2 Last Permanent Jewelry \n\n\nPure Intentions Candle Company\n\n\nEd Custom Designs décor & Creole CNC (handmade soap)\n\n\n Anitrah Auzenne- Southern Butterfly Connection- car fresheners\, cups\, koozies\, cutting boards\n\n\n Raven (Art That Transforms)- face painting
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/creole-culture-day-celebration-2026/
LOCATION:Bayou Vermilion\, 300 Fisher Road\, Lafayette\, 70506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Day,Festival,Music,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Acadian Culture Day 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTHIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL SCHEDULE: \n10:30-11:15am French Mass with Fr. Jason Vidrine of Maison de Tours in the Chapel \n11:00am-3:00pm Food Booth (PC) \n11:30am-12:00pm Tintamarre through the village \n12:00-12:15pm Proclamation & Acadian Cultural Heritage Award \n12:00-12:30 Dance lessons with Britlyn Delahoussaye in the Schoolhouse \n12:30-1:00 French Table with Kevin Rees in the Cooking School \n12:30-1:00pm Storytelling & Art in French with Melissa Bonin in La Maison des Cultures \n12:30-1:30pm Giant Cajun Jam led by The Holiday Playgirls & Cathryn Hanks — Bring your instrument\, all musicians are welcome to join! \n1:00-1:30pm La Table Chantante  (Singing French Table) with Jolene Adams in the Cooking School \n1:00-1:45pm 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 \n2:00-5:00pm Kevin Huval’s Cajun Creole Dance Band in the Performance Center \n2:00-2:30pm Poetry with Melissa Bonin in La Maison des Cultures \n2:15-4:30pm Belizaire the Cajun & Q&A with Glen Pitre in the Schoolhouse \n2:30-4:00pm Jambalaya Cooking Demo in the Cooking School \nAll 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. \nCommunity 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 \nVendors: Magnolia Pantry\, Southern Butterfly Connection\, Moonlit Path\, Dr. Elista Istre\, Lost in Art Face Painting\, ED Custom Designs\, Cavalier House Books \nFood and beverage available for purchase. Admission is free. For information about vendor opportunities\, email programming@bayouvermiliondistrict.org
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/acadian-culture-day-2025/
LOCATION:Bayou Vermilion\, 300 Fisher Road\, Lafayette\, 70506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Day,Festival,Music,Special Event,Workshop
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