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Courir de Mardi Gras

Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, United States

Come out to Vermilionville to experience a traditional Mardi Gras run Sunday, February 4, 2024. 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 a.m. with a screening of Pat Mire's iconic Mardi Gras documentary, "Dance for a Chicken," which reveals the secrets and history of the rural Mardi Gras run or Courir. 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. King Cake tasting and cooking demonstrations will be done in our Cooking School, and kids can make a capuchon, or traditional pointed hat. This is one historic […]

Créole Culture Day Celebration

Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, United States

The public can enjoy a FREE FESTIVAL at Vermilionville for the 22nd annual Créole Culture Celebration on Sunday June 9, 2024, 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 2024 Créole Culture Day, Sunday, June 9! See our official map and schedule of events above!.  

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Acadian Culture Day 2024

Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, United States

The community is invited to join the Bayou Vermilion District’s Vermilionville to celebrate our annual Acadian Culture Day on Sunday, August 11th from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Join us for a family-friendly day of live music, great food, art, cooking, storytelling, spinning and weaving, arts and crafts, and other demonstrations. Here are some of the highlights you can expect: Quilting & Spinning Dance Lessons The storytelling of Cajun music Basket weaving Coton Jaune documentary Boucherie: An Edible Spectacle documentary The Tintamarre Parade Cooking Demonstrations Local Artist Demonstrations The Acadian Cultural Preservation Award Live Cajun Music all day the art of Cayla Zeek of Mattea Studio Food and beverage available for purchase.  Admission is free.  For more information about Acadian Culture Day call (337) 233-4077.

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Bayou Fest & Boat Parade

Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, United States

Save the date for one of the best days on the bayou all year ’round! Gather your friends, your canoe, your cooler, your fiddle, your best costumes, your dog, whatever, and get ready to join us for a day to celebrate the Bayou Vermilion! This is going to be a great time on the water, and we want you to come a be a part of it. The parade will set sail at 11:30 AM from the dock at Vermilionville, and wind all along the bayou to Southside Park. We'll have music all the way down the bayou, and of course costume, shore party and boat decorating contests! At the park, we’ll have food and drinks, games, and music! Want to paddle but have no boat? The BVD has got you covered. We’ve got canoes and kayaks available to help you get in the water and experience our own Bayou Vermilion. Each vessel you rent from us comes with two registrations for paddlers. We'll also have a shuttle in the morning so you can drop off your gear and vessel at Vermilionville, then park at Southside Park and ride back to the Vermilionville dock! Shuttle will run at 9 AM, […]

FREE Native American Culture Day

Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, United States

NACD24 Native American Culture Day is slated for Saturday, November 16, 2024, 10 AM – 4 PM at Vermilionville. It’s a FREE festival with family-friendly events, demonstrations, cultural exhibits and much more. Tribal groups who will participate include: Louisiana Attakapas Eagle Tribe, Atakapa-Ishak Nation of Southwest Louisiana, the United Houma Nation, the Canneci Tinne Choctaw Tribe, the Avogel Tribe of Louisiana, the Jena Band of Choctaw and the Natchitoches Tribe of Louisiana. 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.

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Old Time Winter Family Day

Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, United States

December 14th will mark our Old Time Winter Family Day, with Vermilionville’s artisans on hand to demonstrate winter traditions of the Acadian, Creole and Native American cultures such as open-hearth cooking demonstrations and making candles, soap, natural decorations, and citrus pomanders. Children will enjoy writing letters to Papa Noël, and can even meet the French Santa Claus himself, who was actually a trapper that would deliver presents such as candy, money and small toys. Admission to this family event is just $5, for age 2 and up. Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman, will also be open for regular business hours that day, offering a tasty buffet of Cajun and Creole favorites. Vermilionville is closed to the public on Monday, but is open Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM – 4 PM.

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New Year’s Eve Dance with Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie

Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, United States

Ring in the New Year with Geno Delafose and the French Rockin’ Boogie!  Don’t miss the biggest party of the year at Vermilionville with delicious food, drinks, and dancing with Geno Delafose, New Year’s Eve at Vermilionville. Lobby opens at 8 p.m.  Doors open at 8:30 p.m. with music from 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM.  Food and beverage are available for purchase.  Admission is $40 per person and includes a complimentary glass of champagne at midnight. All funds from this annual event will go towards programs that promote and preserve local cultures in Acadiana. NOTE: No outside food or beverages are allowed in the Performance Center. This includes water bottles, so be aware. Also, no large bags or backpacks, unless subjected to search by security. No smoking within 25 feet of the Performance Center. Smoking is allowed in designated areas, with clearly marked receptacles for cigarette butts.  

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Courir de Mardi Gras

Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, United States

Come out to Vermilionville to experience a traditional Mardi Gras run Sunday, February 23, 2025. 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 a.m. with a presentation by Dr. Barry Jean Ancelet on the origins and history of the Courir.  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. King Cake tasting and cooking demonstrations will be done in our Cooking School, and kids can make a capuchon, or traditional pointed hat. This is one historic event you will not want to miss. Mark your calendars and come […]

Créole Culture Day Celebration

Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, United States

The public can enjoy a FREE FESTIVAL at Vermilionville for the 23nd annual Créole Culture Celebration on Sunday June 8, 2025, 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 2025 Créole Culture Day, Sunday, June 8! Schedule: Performance Center:10 AM Herb Green Percussion11 AM Catalon Award Presentation12 PM Kaleb LeDay & the Zydeco Prodigies2 PM Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp BandCooking Demos11:30 AM Ms. Delores Sias Sweet Dough Pies1:30 PM Krystal Moses with Greedy's to Go: Shrimp CreoleIn the village: CREOLE Inc: Creole Inventors & MusiciansLouisiana Folkroots Instrument Petting ZooDaphne Thomas: Ancestral StoriesCharles Chassion: Visual ArtsAdrien Guillory-Chatman: Kouri-Vini Reading & Create-A-StoryCheryl Forbes Montgomery; A Story of EnslavementLa Table Creole & La Table Chantane                        […]

LA Folk Roots Summer Camp

Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, United States

Bonjour! Folk Roots Kids Camps offer an unparalleled team of gifted artist/instructors for a fun-filled week of music, crafts, singing, and very special activities for ages 8-13. The registration fee includes all activities, craft supplies, classes, morning biscuit, lunch, afternoon snack, and a camp T-shirt. Daily lunch is INCLUDED in the registration fee. Get all the details and register here: Summer Kids Camps in Lafayette, Opelousas & Eunice, Louisiana- Cajun & Creole music, dance, crafts, recreation, Cajun and Creole LA French — Louisiana Folk Roots