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  • Le Bal du Dimanche January 18 — OEuval

    Bal du Dimanche
    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. Listen Live on KRVS Public Media 1-3 PM Sunday, January 18 -- OEuval 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 All proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

  • Les Vues January — Dance for a Chicken

    Vermilionville 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, LA, United States

    Cajun filmmaker Pat Mire gives us an inside look at the colorful, rural Cajun Mardi Gras. Every year before Lent begins, processions of masked and costumed revelers, often on horseback, go from house to house gathering ingredients for communal gumbos in communities across rural southwest Louisiana. The often-unruly participants in this ancient tradition play as beggars, fools, and thieves as they raid farmsteads and perform in exchange for charity or, in other words, "dance for a chicken."

  • Le Bal du Dimanche February 1 — T’Monde

    Bal du Dimanche
    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, February 1 -- T'Monde 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 All proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

  • Courir de Mardi Gras

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    Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, United States

    Come out to Vermilionville to experience a traditional Mardi Gras run Sunday, February 8, 2026! The whole family can participate in this interactive event where the Basile Mardi Gras Association shares in the medieval tradition of the Courir de Mardi Gras. Disguised revelers, led by Le Capitaine and singing La Chanson de Mardi Gras will make their way through the historic village begging for the ingredients to make a gumbo. The event will begin at 10 AM. At 10:15, learn all about the history and origins of the Courir from Dr. Barry Jean Ancelet. At 11 AM, musician Kevin Rees will demonstrate the use of the "Chanson de Mardi Gras," with the attendees. At 11:30 AM, the Basile Association will begin run through the historic village and will end with the famous chicken chase for children. After the "run", grab a delicious lunch at Vermilionville's restaurant, then join us in the dancehall for live music from the Pine Leaf Boys, 1-4 PM. Bring the whole family, the kids will have a chance to make a capuchon, or traditional pointed hat 11-3 PM. This is one historic event you will not want to miss. Mark your calendars and come pass a […]

  • Le Bal du Dimanche February 8 — Pine Leaf Boys

    Bal du Dimanche
    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, February 8: The Pine Leaf Boys celebrate our Courir with us! 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 All proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

  • Boat Tour 2/13 11 AM

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    Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, 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. First step: register for the tour here: https://forms.gle/5hCgsHTadpcZgS8eA 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 here, as well. If your group would like a guided tour of the village, please email engagement@bayouvermiliondistrict.org to arrange! Life jackets must be worn and will be provided for adults and children over 30 lbs. Siblings ages 3-4 are free, and welcome, but MUST be at least 18 pounds with an approved USCG life jacket to sit. 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, you must bring a USCG-approved life jacket for them. . Ticket availability:23 PLEASE NOTE: We cannot guarantee a spot […]

    $7.00 – $12.00

  • Hands-On Beignet Making February 22 2 PM

    Vermilionville 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, LA, United States

    Join us for Hands-on Beignet Making, Sunday, February 22, 2:00 PM! Food historian and beignet-maker supreme, Jay Steiner, will lead you in the history and the process -- and you'll have a variety of toppings to choose from to bling up your beignets! Students age 7 and older, $17, including demo and tour of our historic village; Adults 18+ $22 including demo and village tour. Join us! Tickets available below.

    $17.00 – $22.00

  • Hands-On Beignet Making March 10 2 PM

    Vermilionville 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, LA, United States

    Join us for Hands-on Beignet Making, Tuesday, March 10, 2:00 PM! Food historian and beignet-maker supreme, Jay Steiner, will lead you in the history and the process -- and you'll have a variety of toppings to choose from to bling up your beignets! Students age 7 and older, $17, including demo and tour of our historic village; Adults 18+ $22 including demo and village tour. Join us! Tickets available below.

  • Beignet Demo March 15 2:30 PM

    Vermilionville 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, LA, United States

    Join us for a Beignet Demo Sunday, March 15, 2:30 PM! Food historian and beignet-maker supreme, Jay Steiner, 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! Tickets available below.

  • Family Francophone Day

    Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, 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. […]