Book Talk and Signing, “Historic Tales of Acadiana”

Vermilionville

Book Talk and Signing Vermilionville is hosting author William Thibodeaux this Saturday, March 27th at 10am to speak about his book, "Historic Tales of Acadiana." This presentation is free and open to the public. William J. Thibodeaux is a native of Rayne, Louisiana. He attended Rayne High School and joined the U.S. Navy in 1967 at eighteen. Mr. Thibodeaux served on a World War II Fletcher Class destroyer—the USS O'Bannon DD-450 in the West Pacific. After his military obligation, William took a job with Southern Pacific Railroad in 1970 as a track laborer. He has held several supervisory positions, mostly roadmaster, on the Schriever District and—after the merger—at Union Pacific Railroad's Livonia Service Unit. He retired from the railroad after more than forty years of service. Mr. Thibodeaux currently resides in Lafayette with the love of his life - his wife, Judy and their dog, Baby Bear.

Fais Do-Do with Cycle Zydeco! with Geno Delafose and the French Rockin’ Boogie

Vermilionville

Geno Delafose is playing at Vermilionville as a part of T.R.A.I.L.'s Cycle Zydeco experience on Saturday, April 10th, 2021.  Come enjoy dinner from La Cuisine de Maman and music from Geno Delafose & the French Rockin’ Boogie. 6:30pm to 9pm. Hosted at beautiful historic Vermilionville in Lafayette, LA.  INCLUDES: 2 drink tickets, Fried Catfish, tossed salad, buttered pasta & Peach Cobbler* (Please let us know if you have special dietary needs).  Cash bar. Fundraiser for T.R.A.I.L.  Tickets not available for purchase at the door.  To purchase tickets to this event, please visit this link:  https://www.cyclezydeco.org/cycle-zydeco-store/geno.   Cycle Zydeco is a four-day casual touring ride in South Louisiana. The ride takes place every year during the week after Easter. The festivities include great food, live music, and the finest flat roads Louisiana has to offer. Cycle Zydeco is a festival on wheels. Experience mouthwatering Cajun cuisine and live performances by the best bands in Louisiana. The ride includes tours of many attractions and options for camping or staying in hotels. Immerse yourself in Acadiana: the birthplace of Zydeco, home to both Cajuns and Créoles alike, and one of the most unique cultures in the United States. Saturday, April 10, 2021 – Cycle Zydeco […]

$30

Cycle Zydeco

Cycle Zydeco is a four-day casual touring ride in South Louisiana. The ride takes place every year during the week after Easter. The festivities include great food, live music, and the finest flat roads Louisiana has to offer. Cycle Zydeco is a festival on wheels. Experience mouthwatering Cajun cuisine and live performances by the best bands in Louisiana. The ride includes tours of many attractions and options for camping or staying in hotels. Immerse yourself in Acadiana: the birthplace of Zydeco, home to both Cajuns and Créoles alike, and one of the most unique cultures in the United States. Sunday, April 11, 2021 – Cycle Zydeco Itinerary – available at this link:  https://www.cyclezydeco.org/20210411. Cycle Zydeco is organized by TRAIL.  For more information about TRAIL, please visit this link:  https://www.latrail.org

Sunday Concert Series: Sheryl Cormier

Vermilionville

Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host a live concert series on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of each month.  The concert series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center venue 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, April 18, 2020 featured band:  Sheryl Cormier 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.

$10

Sunday Live: Sweet Cecilia

Vermilionville

Sunday, May 30th, 2021 from 1-4 p.m. Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host a live concert series on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of each month. The concert series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center venue from 1-4 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History museum. Sunday, May 30, 2020 featured band: Sweet Cecilia 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. Admission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership. To purchase or renew your membership online: CLICK HERE. This Grammy nominated band is a family trio from Cecilia, LA. Their music is deeply rooted in country, rock, folk, and Cajun influences. Their three-part harmony is rich and sultry. These three women are not only accomplished vocalists, but musicians and master songwriters. Their original songs will invoke tears, laughter, and joy. Sweet Cecilia was formally created in 2012. However , sisters Laura Huval and Maegan Berard, along with their first cousin, Callie Guidry, have been singing and making […]

$10

Creole Culture Day Celebration

Vermilionville

The public can enjoy a FREE TWO-DAY FESTIVAL at Vermilionville for the 19th annual Creole Culture Celebration on Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6 from 10AM-5PM.  Live music with Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole on Saturday and Corey Ledet on Sunday; cooking demonstrations; juré performances; storytelling; Creole language panel discussions; kids’ crafts; art, museum, and photography exhibits; Zydeco dance lessons; genealogy experts; traiteur garden tours; documentaries; The Knights of Peter Claver; and much more! Food and beverage will be available for purchase.  Admission is free.  For more information call 337-233-4077 or visit the Vermilionville Facebook page. 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 Creole Culture Day event!  On this day we recognize and honor our region’s Creole heritage. So much of our food, traditions, and music comes to our region from the Creole culture, and on this day we both demonstrate and celebrate its many contributions to our contemporary folklife. With our partners at Creole Inc, and support from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, Lafayette Consolidated Government, the Bayou Vermilion District, and the Vermilionville Living History Museum Foundation, […]

Free

Restaurant Plate Lunch Special: Fried Pork Chops

Vermilionville

LA CUISINE DE MAMAN (MAMA’S KITCHEN) Be honest:  you’re here because you’re craving something authentic, right?  And by the grace of good taste, you’ve found yourself at our kitchen.  It may be small, but it’s special.  Because we put love into everything we make, and our cooking is an authentic experience in itself.  Trust us, feeding loved ones is a family tradition for many of us here in South Louisiana.  So let us do what we do best.  You just sit there and take it all in. PLATE LUNCH SPECIAL Vermilionville’s Restaurant La Cuisine de Maman (Mama’s Kitchen) is open Tuesday – Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The served plate lunch special is available Tuesday-Thursday and includes your choice of a cup of chicken and sausage gumbo with rice or a house salad with dressing.  It includes the featured entrée of the day, starch, vegetable, homestyle biscuit, choice of bread pudding or featured dessert, and beverage – your choice of iced tea, soft drink, or coffee. The cost is $10.95 for adults and $6.95 for children under 10.

Restaurant Plate Lunch Special: Meatloaf

Vermilionville

LA CUISINE DE MAMAN (MAMA’S KITCHEN) Be honest:  you’re here because you’re craving something authentic, right?  And by the grace of good taste, you’ve found yourself at our kitchen.  It may be small, but it’s special.  Because we put love into everything we make, and our cooking is an authentic experience in itself.  Trust us, feeding loved ones is a family tradition for many of us here in South Louisiana.  So let us do what we do best.  You just sit there and take it all in. PLATE LUNCH SPECIAL Vermilionville’s Restaurant La Cuisine de Maman (Mama’s Kitchen) is open Tuesday – Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The served plate lunch special is available Tuesday-Thursday and includes your choice of a cup of chicken and sausage gumbo with rice or a house salad with dressing.  It includes the featured entrée of the day, starch, vegetable, homestyle biscuit, choice of bread pudding or featured dessert, and beverage – your choice of iced tea, soft drink, or coffee. The cost is $10.95 for adults and $6.95 for children under 10.

Restaurant Plate Lunch Special: Seafood Cornbread with Fried Fish

Vermilionville

LA CUISINE DE MAMAN (MAMA’S KITCHEN) Be honest:  you’re here because you’re craving something authentic, right?  And by the grace of good taste, you’ve found yourself at our kitchen.  It may be small, but it’s special.  Because we put love into everything we make, and our cooking is an authentic experience in itself.  Trust us, feeding loved ones is a family tradition for many of us here in South Louisiana.  So let us do what we do best.  You just sit there and take it all in. SEAFOOD PLATE LUNCH SPECIAL Vermilionville’s Restaurant La Cuisine de Maman (Mama’s Kitchen) is open Tuesday – Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The served seafood plate lunch special is available on Fridays and includes your choice of a cup of chicken and sausage or seafood gumbo with rice or a house salad with dressing.  It includes the featured entrées of the day, starch, vegetable, homestyle biscuit, choice of bread pudding or featured dessert, and beverage – your choice of iced tea, soft drink, or coffee. The cost is $11.95 for adults and $7.95 for children under 10.