Atchafalaya Events
Look here for all the local and regional events across the grand space of the Atchafalaya. We list all meetings, tours, holiday happenings, and much more so check back often!
Events for February 2025
| 02.01.25 | Taste of Echo |
| 02.01.25 | First Saturdays at Frenchtown Hikes Start your month off on the right foot by spending a little time in nature at Frenchtown Road Conservation Area. Activities will focus on connecting both nature lovers and nature novices alike with the inner workings of the largest conservation area in th |
| 02.01.25 | 2025 United Way Souper Bowl Cook-Off 2025 United Way Souper Bowl Cook-Off |
| 02.02.25 | Bayou Mardi Gras Parade Family style Mardi Gras Celebration, on the banks of the Bayou Teche on Historic Main Street New Iberia. |
| 02.08.25 | La Rivière Mardi Gras Chicken Run and Parade Head to Krotz Springs, Louisiana for the second La Rivière Mardi Gras Chicken Run and Parade taking place right along the Atchafalaya River at Riverview RV Park & Resort. |
| 02.08.25 | 2025 Inaugural Pork Butt Cook-Off Join us in the Courthouse Square for a sizzling day of family fun and mouthwatering barbecue at our Inaugural Pork Butt Cook-Off! Event by The Rotary Club Of Downtown Houma |
| 02.08.25 | Taste of Pointe Coupee |
| 02.08.25 | Lebeau Mardi Gras Festival Mardi Gras in Lebeau is a lot like other rural celebrations across St. Landry Parish with a few distinguishing qualities. |
| 02.08.25 | Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Cook-Off at Soul's Teche Bar |
| 02.08.25 | 2025 Annual Roux for a Reason Gumbo Cookoff The Annual Roux for a Reason Gumbo Cookoff is Coming! |
| 02.08.25 | 2025 Inaugural Bourbon & Butts Cook-Off Get Ready to Eat Your Butt Off! |
| 02.11.25 | LSU AgCenter Livestock Show (Feb.11-18) |
| 02.14.25 | Full Moon Market Join us under the light of the Full Moon for a magical evening celebrating local art, food, and creativity! |
| 02.15.25 | Krewe of Oshun Parade and Festival Krewe of Oshun Baton Rouge is locked in: SATURDAY | FEBRUARY 15th | 12PM - 6PM | Scotlandville, La 70807 | Get ready for another beautiful day in the neighborhood. More opportunities to build traditions for the whole family. Secure your spot today!! |
| 02.15.25 | Carencro Mardi Gras Parade Starts at Carencro High ends by Carencro Community Center. 10 a.m. CarencroParade.com. |
| 02.15.25 | Louisiana King Cake Festival Join us for the one and only: Louisiana King Cake Festival! Hosted by the Lafourche Education Foundation, head to Thibodaux to sample a variety of locally baked King Cakes and vote on the one you believe is the best on the bayou! |
| 02.15.25 | Lebeau Mardi Gras Festival Mardi Gras in Lebeau is a lot like other rural celebrations across St. Landry Parish with a few distinguishing qualities. |
| 02.15.25 | Chili Cook Off |
| 02.15.25 | Taste of the Country |
| 02.15.25 | Gatherin' Cattlemen at Four Oaks Farm |
| 02.15.25 | Mardi Gras Mask Making Camp It's Mardi Gras Masking Making Time at Teche Center for the Arts! Space is limited. |
| 02.16.25 | Donaldsonville’s Mardi Gras Parade |
| 02.16.25 | Krewe of Cyllenius Parade |
| 02.20.25 | Shadows' Lecture on Louisianas Deadliest Storm Dr. John Doucet will discuss how hurricanes have shaped settlement patterns across South Louisiana. |
| 02.20.25 | African Americans & Labor Black History Month Art Exhibit |
| 02.20.25 | Wild Game Supper Come out to the Larose Civic Center and savor more than 40 exotic dishes including ostrich, deer, duck, wild boar, and Louisiana seafood prepared by chefs up & down the bayou. |
| 02.21.25 | Krewe of Artemis Mardi Gras Parade The Krewe of Artemis will roll through the streets of downtown Baton Rouge on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. |
| 02.21.25 | 2025 Krewe of Hercules Parade 2025 Krewe of Hercules Parade |
| 02.21.25 | 20th Annual Eagle Expo The annual Eagle Expo invites visitors into the heart of the Atchafalaya Basin to experience boat tours of various waterways, presentations by wildlife & birding experts, and guest speaker dinner. |
| 02.22.25 | Krewe of Orion Mardi Gras Parade The Krewe of Orion’s 26th annual Mardi Gras parade in downtown Baton Rouge will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 6:30 PM. |
| 02.22.25 | Krewe of Versailles The Krewe of Versailles kicks off our parades here in Lafourche Parish, and have an entertaining ride through Larose planned! Come check them out and let the good times roll! |
| 02.22.25 | 2025 Krewe of Aquarius Parade 2025 Krewe of Aquarius Parade |
| 02.22.25 | Krewe of Ascension’s Mardi Gras Mambo Parade |
| 02.22.25 | Alligator Feeding Show |
| 02.22.25 | BREC's Guided Trail Horse Rides BREC's Farr Park Equestrian center is proud to offer guided trail rides on select Saturdays and Sundays. |
| 02.22.25 | Geaux Fish! Catfish Rodeo Gather up your fishing gear and head out with your family to geaux fish! |
| 02.22.25 | Herb Day Herb Day is the perfect place to start an herb garden or refresh one you've already established! |
| 02.23.25 | Mid City Gras Parade It's time for the Mid City Gras Parade of 2025! |
| 02.23.25 | Courir de Mardi Gras - Old-Fashion Run Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette. 337-233-4077, Vermilionville.org. |
| 02.23.25 | Krewe of Shaka Kick off the 2025 Mardi Gras season in Thibodaux with the Krewe of Shaka! Join in the fun on Sunday, February 23rd at 12:30 PM to watch their parade filled with a variety of floats, bands, and entertainment for all! |
| 02.23.25 | Krewe of Ambrosia The good times continue to roll in Thibodaux on Sunday, February 23rd at 2:00 PM with the Krewe of Ambrosia! Enjoy a variety of fun themed floats and plenty of opportunities to catch some Mardi Gras beads! |
| 02.23.25 | Krewe des Couyons The Krewe Des Couyons are back! Join them in Golden Meadow on Sunday, February 23rd at 1:00 PM to kick off the Mardi Gras season down the bayou! |
| 02.23.25 | 2025 Krewe of Hyacinthians Parade & Krewe of Titans Parade Krewe of Hyacinthians Parade Followed by Krewe of Titans Parade |
| 02.26.25 | Taster’s Choice You get to be the judge at the Annual Taster’s Choice culinary event in Eunice, Louisiana. This event takes place the Wednesday before Fat Tuesday. |
| 02.26.25 | Taster’s Choice You get to be the judge at the Annual Taster’s Choice culinary event in Eunice, Louisiana. |
| 02.28.25 | Krewe of Southdowns Mardi Gras Parade The Krewe of Southdowns Parade is a beloved family-friendly Mardi Gras event in Baton Rouge, known for being the city's first nighttime parade. |
| 02.28.25 | Krewe of Athena Laissez Le Bon Temps Roller! The Krewe of Athena is back and excited to roll once again in Golden Meadow! This all women's night parade kicks off Friday, February 28th! |
| 02.28.25 | Cajun Mardi Gras Festival This five-day celebration is not your typical idea of Mardi Gras. |
| 02.28.25 | Krewe of Adonis Mardi Gras Parade – Morgan City Only 1.5 hours from New Orleans, Mardi Gras on the Cajun Coast is family fun. Friday leading into Fat Tuesday, enjoy parades throughout St. Mary Parish. A Men’s Krewe, several couple’s Krewes, a children’s krewe and an all Krewe’s Parade in Fr |
| 02.28.25 | 2025 Krewe of Aphrodite Parade Krewe of Aphrodite Parade |
Recurring Events
The following events are always going on so look back here for new ones and to remind yourself what you've been missing! Click on the link to be taken to our sister site where you can find the full details for each listing.
| Saturdays | Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Market The Market serves as the premier venue for seasonal, farm-based products, and artisanal creations, offered by local producers, artists and vendors in a celebratory atmosphere of community, enrichment and entrepreneurism, created through the mutual support of its members and patrons. Every Saturday, 8 am - 12 pm! |
| Saturdays | Cajun Jam Session Vermilionville's weekly Cajun Jam 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 for the jam only and does not include entry to the park. Every Saturday, 1 pm - 3 pm! |
| Saturdays | Teche Area Farmers Market Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more. Every Saturday, 7 am - 11 am! |
NOTICE: Dates indicate start of event. Some events last more than one day so please read complete text for details.
