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20th Annual Acadian Memorial Heritage Festival & Antique Wooden Boat Congres

Event Dates: March 14th-15th, 2025

Experience the vibrant history, culture, and traditions of the Acadian/Cajun people at the 20th Annual Acadian Memorial Heritage Festival & Antique Wooden Boat Congrès on March 14-15, 2025.

Join us for a weekend of music, cuisine, storytelling, and hands-on activities that bring Acadian heritage to life!

Festival Highlights:

Friday, March 14 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Opening Reception at the Acadian Memorial
Honoring two Acadian-Cajun family names: Roy & Mouton

Saturday, March 15 | 9:45 AM – 3:00 PM (FREE Admission)

Festival Opening Ceremony
Live reenactments & interactive exhibits
French language table for all levels
Genealogy assistance booth
Cajun cuisine demonstrations featuring jambalaya, gratons, fried catfish, boudin, gateau-sirop, dark Cajun coffee, and more
Live Cajun music by Ryan Abshire & The Envies, family bands, and dance lessons

Special Guests & Reenactments

Queen Evangeline and Princesses from the International Acadian Festival of Louisiana
Honored family representatives participating in a historical reenactment on Bayou Teche

Antique Wooden Boat Congrès

This year, we continue to honor the historic Cajun pirogue, recognized as Louisiana’s Official Boat by the State Legislature in 2012. The festival will feature pirogue craftsmanship, history, and its role in Acadian culture.

The Acadian Memorial Heritage Festival is dedicated to preserving Acadian history through its museums, murals, and cultural programs. Come celebrate and support our mission to keep these traditions alive! Vive l’Acadie!

For more information or to participate, visit www.acadianmemorial.org or email info@acadianmemorial.org.