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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.

Sunday Concert Series: Horace Trahan

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, you can either order off the menu or take advantage of the all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet. Sunday, April 4, 2020 featured band:  Horace Trahan 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

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: Jeffery Broussard

Vermilionville

Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host a live concert series on some 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, you can either order off the menu or take advantage of the all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet. Sunday, April 11, 2020 featured band:  Jeffery Broussard 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

Les Mains Guidées: Re-usable Beeswax Wraps

Vermilionville

Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville hosts a monthly workshop series that allows you to learn crafts from our master artisans. At the beginning of each month we highlight a different craft from the old Acadian, Creole, and Native American ways of life.  Even if you'd simply like to come and watch the class as an observer only, not taking a direct part in the workshop, we've got a spot for you! During April's Les Main’s Guidées, as part of the Bayou Vermilion District's Earth MONTH celebration, we'll have one of Vermilionville's favorite artists come and teach how to make re-usable beeswax wraps, which are a great resource in reducing single-use plastic waste! Mimi R. DelGizzi recently moved to Lafayette, LA to be closer to family and explore her Acadian heritage. Previously, she lived in Boston, Massachusetts where she received dual masters degrees in Food Policy as well as Public Health with a focus on community nutrition.  Mimi teaches courses on healthy eating, fermentation, beer and wine brewing, yogurt- and cheese-making, and has led workshops in wellness, meditation, and mindfulness. As always, we are glad to have her expertise at Vermilionville. This class is limited to ten participants. Cost is $25 per person to […]

$25

Sunday Concert Series: Chubby Carrier

Vermilionville - Performance Center

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, you can either order off the menu or take advantage of the all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet. Sunday, April 18, 2020 featured band:  Chubby Carrier 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