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SUMMARY:Bal du Dimanche August 9 -- Kevin Huval's Cajun Creole Dance Band
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSunday\, August 9 — Kevin Huval’s Cajun Creole Dance Band \nAdmission 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.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/bal-du-dimanche-august-9-kevin-huvals-cajun-creole-dance-band/
LOCATION:Vermilionville – Performance Center
CATEGORIES: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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SUMMARY:Bal du Dimanche August 2 -- Luke Huval Band
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSunday\, August 2 — Luke Huval Band \nAdmission 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.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/bal-du-dimanche-august-2-luke-huval-band/
LOCATION:Vermilionville – Performance Center
CATEGORIES:Music,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Bal du Dimanche July 26 -- Poisson Rouge
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSunday\, July 26 — Poisson Rouge \nAdmission 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.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/bal-du-dimanche-july-26-poisson-rouge/
LOCATION:Vermilionville – Performance Center
CATEGORIES:Music,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Bal du Dimanche July 19 -- Kojack & the Zydeco Warriors
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSunday\, July 19 — Kojack & the Zydeco Warriors \nAdmission 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.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/bal-du-dimanche-july-19-kojack-the-zydeco-warriors/
LOCATION:Vermilionville – Performance Center
CATEGORIES:Music,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermilionville":MAILTO:Communications@BayouVermilionDistrict.org
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SUMMARY:Bal du Dimanche July 12 -- Landon Romero & 2nd Generation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSunday\, July 12 — Landon Romero & 2nd Generation \nAdmission 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.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/bal-du-dimanche-july-12-landon-romero-2nd-generation/
LOCATION:Vermilionville – Performance Center
CATEGORIES:Music,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Bal du Dimanche July 5 -- Koray Broussard & the Zydeco Unit
DESCRIPTION: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 \nAdmission 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.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/bal-du-dimanche-july-5-ruben-moreno-the-zydeco-re-evolution/
LOCATION:Vermilionville – Performance Center
CATEGORIES:Music,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T133718Z
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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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