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Week of Events
Monday, August 3, 2026
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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Thursday, August 6, 2026
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Friday, August 7, 2026
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August 7, 2026 -Boat Tour August 7, 2026
Boat Tour August 7, 2026
Come take a tour on the Cocodrie 2, Bayou Vermilion District’s flat bottom boat. Learn all about the history, geology and environment of the Vermilion River. See the sights, flora and fauna (who knows, and a gator or two!) Spend an hour in the morning breezes with our boat captain, Mike Fowler, and Ivy Broussard as your guides. Admission prices: $15 Adults, $10 Students 5-18. ALSO, if you’re looking for something else cool to do after your boat tour, you can buy tickets for a self-guided tour of our historic village, as well. Life jackets must be worn and will be provided for adults and children over 30 lbs. Minimum age is 5 and older. All guests MUST be at least 18 pounds with an approved USCG life jacket to sit in an adult’s lap. We have a few life jackets for children above 30 pounds. All children must counted in the ticket numbers (limited space on our boat…) If they do not qualify for the 30-pound limit, we have a few life jackets for 18-30 pounds but it is recommended you bring your own USCG- approved life jacket for them. To register and purchase Boat Tour and self-guided village […]
Saturday, August 8, 2026
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August 8, 2026 -CFMA Cajun Jam
CFMA Cajun Jam
Vermilionville's weekly Cajun Jam Saturday afternoons 1-3 PM is led by some of the area’s finest musicians. The free jam is held in the Performance Center of Vermilionville and is open to all skill levels-beginner to professional. Admission is free but does not include entry to the park. Special thanks to the Cajun French Music Association for sponsoring our weekly jams!
Sunday, August 9, 2026
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Featured August 9, 2026 -Featured Acadian Culture Day 2026
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August 9, 2026 -Bal du Dimanche August 9 — Kevin Huval’s Cajun Creole Dance Band
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Acadian Culture Day 2026
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. THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL SCHEDULE: 10:30-11:15am French Mass with Fr. Jason Vidrine of Maison de Tours in the Chapel 11:00am-3:00pm Food Booth (PC) 11:30am-12:00pm Tintamarre through the village 12:00-12:15pm Proclamation & Acadian Cultural Heritage Award 12:00-12:30 Dance lessons with Britlyn Delahoussaye in the Schoolhouse 12:30-1:00 French Table with Kevin Rees in the Cooking School 12:30-1:00pm Storytelling & Art in French with Melissa Bonin in La Maison des Cultures 12:30-1:30pm Giant Cajun Jam led by The Holiday Playgirls & Cathryn Hanks -- Bring your instrument, all musicians are welcome to join! 1:00-1:30pm La Table Chantante (Singing French Table) with Jolene Adams in the Cooking School 1:00-1:45pm 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 2:00-5:00pm Kevin Huval’s Cajun Creole Dance Band in the Performance Center 2:00-2:30pm Poetry with Melissa Bonin in La Maison des Cultures […]
Bal du Dimanche August 9 — Kevin Huval’s Cajun Creole Dance Band
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, August 9 -- Kevin Huval's Cajun Creole Dance Band 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.