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  • Vermilion Voyage

    Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, United States

     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.  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!)  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/

  • FREE Native American Culture Day

    Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, United States

    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. Throughout 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.

  • Earth Day 2026 presented by COX

    Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, United States

    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! Come celebrate the planet with us!

  • Creole Culture Day

    Créole Culture Day Celebration 2026

    Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, 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 […]

  • Dance Lessons July 3 – 2 PM

    Vermilionville 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, LA, 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

    Vermilionville 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, LA, 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.

  • Bal du Dimanche July 5 — Koray Broussard & the Zydeco Unit

    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, 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

    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, 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.