BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Vermilionville - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Vermilionville X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Vermilionville REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T160000 DTSTAMP:20260330T181952Z CREATED:20251209T150336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T181952Z UID:10013308-1776592800-1776614400@bayouvermiliondistrict.org SUMMARY:Earth Day 2026 presented by COX DESCRIPTION: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! \nCome celebrate the planet with us! URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/earth-day-2024-2/ LOCATION:Bayou Vermilion\, 300 Fisher Road\, Lafayette\, 70506\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival,Special Event ORGANIZER;CN="Vermilionville":MAILTO:Communications@BayouVermilionDistrict.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T160000 DTSTAMP:20260603T133718Z CREATED:20260409T153344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T133718Z UID:10013432-1780826400-1780848000@bayouvermiliondistrict.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/CCD-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vermilionville":MAILTO:Communications@BayouVermilionDistrict.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T143000 DTSTAMP:20260630T165610Z CREATED:20260630T165301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T165610Z UID:10013440-1783087200-1783089000@bayouvermiliondistrict.org SUMMARY:Dance Lessons July 3 - 2 PM DESCRIPTION:Learn how to cut a rug — Cajun Style! Tickets $17 Adults\, $12 students 5-18. Join us! URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/dance-lessons-july-3-2-pm/ LOCATION:Vermilionville\, 300 Fisher Road\, Lafayette\, LA\, 70508\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cam-Colby.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bayou Vermilion District":MAILTO:marketing@bayouvermiliondistrict.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T160000 DTSTAMP:20260630T175248Z CREATED:20260630T175248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T175248Z UID:10013441-1783089000-1783094400@bayouvermiliondistrict.org SUMMARY:Guided Tour July 3 - 2:30 PM DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n \n \n Guided Tour\n Travel back into the origins and history of our area\, guided by one of our knowledgeable interpreters. Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 students age 5-18. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Contact Phone(Required)Contact Email(Required)Number of Adult Guests(Required)\n \n \n 1\n \n \n \n 2\n \n \n \n 3\n \n \n \n 4\n \n \n \n 5\n \n \n \n 6\n \n \n \n 7\n \n \n \n 8\n \n \n \n 9\n Number of Student (5-18) Guests(Required)\n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n 1\n \n \n \n 2\n \n \n \n 3\n \n \n \n 4\n \n \n \n 5\n \n \n \n 6\n \n \n \n 7\n \n \n \n 8\n \n \n \n 9\n Credit Card(Required)\n \n Cardholder Name\n \n \n Card Details\n \n Adult Tickets Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $30.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Includes a guided tour of our historic village.Student 5-18 Tickets Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $25.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Includes a guided tour of our historic village.\n \n\nSubmit URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/guided-tour-july-3-230-pm/ LOCATION:Vermilionville\, 300 Fisher Road\, Lafayette\, LA\, 70508\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Chief-sitting-bear.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Bayou Vermilion District":MAILTO:marketing@bayouvermiliondistrict.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260705T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260705T160000 DTSTAMP:20260701T155436Z CREATED:20260630T190151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T155436Z UID:10013442-1783256400-1783267200@bayouvermiliondistrict.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/KorayB.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vermilionville":MAILTO:Communications@BayouVermilionDistrict.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR