The Coco Tribe of Canneci Tinne will be in residence at the Native American Common Ground at Vermilionville Saturday, May 28, 2022. This organization was formed by the descendants of the Coco Tribe that inhabited the Prairie Maronne and Bayou Tortue area of St. Martin Parish and Lafayette Parish, living on the border of the two parishes which was called Attakapas in the 1800s. They are a Tribe of Lipan Apache Indians called Canneci (Kansi/Kaneechee) which means (Tall Sticks/Poles in a row standing or Red Mud) Tinne means(People). Coco Tribe comes from the original name given to the Tribe in the 1800s by the Planter Elite, due to them calling the Chief at the time by the name of Coco, which in French is translated as Handsome Man. The Coco Tribe of Canneci Tinne, Inc. has persevered and is resilient in its culture, language, and traditions. They will be demonstrating various aspects of their culture during this daylong event.

Vermilionville and Louisiana Spirits present a Paranormal Fundraiser, with a silent auction and special guests, plus further investigation on the property, all to benefit Louisiana Spirits' Chance Lafleur.. Meet and greet, take photos and get autographs from our special guests: Jereme Leonard of Unhallowed Ground, Ghosts of Morgan City, Travel Channel and Paranormal Society of Pontchatoula. Shane Pittman of The Searchers and The Holzer Files Investigators from all chapters of Louisiana Spirits Gothic Jail Fright Trail Louisiana Jeepers Silent Auction items: Gift from Dustin Pari of Ghost Hunters Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two in 'Ski Lift', valued at $750.00 Captain Caviar Swamp Tour for Four, valued at $240.00 Centerville Steamboat Inn one-night stay, valued at $75.00 Chef Jason at Steamboat Warehouse Restaurant Dinner for 2 Tours by Steven NOLA and and Franklin Ghost Tours Tickets Gothic Jail in DeRidder Lantern Tour Tickets and Gift Basket Fright Trail Tickets and Gift Basket 1800's Old Wooden Door Autographed Rem Pod Treasure Chest built by Chance LaFleur Autographed Rem Pod built by Chance Lafleur Autographed Louisiana Spirits T-shirt 2 Ghost Rem Pods VIP tickets to Louisiana Spirits Destrehan Plantation investigation in June Vermilionville Family Membership General admission tickets available online $20 for […]

Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK.  This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m.  Admission is $10 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. Sunday, May 29, 2022 featured band:  Joe Hall & The Louisiana Cane Cutters 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.