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!

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Events for Atchafalaya Month 2024

10.05.24	Tri-City Weenie Spaghetti Cook Off Save the date for the first Tri-City Weenie Spaghetti Cook off in Morgan City. This event will be taking place under the bridge between Second Street and Federal Avenue.
10.05.24	Lebanese Festival St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church’s Lebanese Festival started out of an idea to bring the community together to introduce and celebrate Lebanese food, entertainment, and culture.
10.05.24	Tour du Teche Canoe Race Annual 135-mile canoe, kayak and pirogue race on Bayou Teche with local culture and flavor featuring nightly festivals at each stop.
10.05.24	River Roux Olympic Triathlon The 2024 River Roux Olympic Triathlon will be held October 05, 2024!
10.05.24	Breaux Bridge City Wide Garage Sale Join us in Breaux Bridge for the Annual City Wide Garage Sale.
10.05.24	Burger Cook-Off What’s your favorite way to burger? Come show out for Heart of Hospice – Franklin FIRST Burger Cook-Off!
10.05.24	Tri-City Weenie Spaghetti Cook Off Save the date for the first Tri-City Weenie Spaghetti Cook off in Morgan City.
10.05.24	CHILI AND JAMBALAYA COOK-OFF
10.05.24	Maw Maw Walker 2024
10.05.24	Creole Culture Day The 3rd Annual Creole Culture Day will take place on October 5th, 2024, at Town Hall Park in Grand Coteau, Louisiana. This event is a celebration of Louisiana’s Creole heritage, with a special focus on the French language that remains integral to the C
10.11.24	Semi-Annual Antique Fair & Yard Sale The Semi-Annual Antique Fair & Yard Sale is a highly anticipated antique show in Washington, Louisiana.
10.11.24	Festivals Acadiens et Créoles Festivals Acadiens et Creoles is one of the largest FREE public events in the state, this festival offers three days of music, dancing, art, culture and food in South Louisiana.
10.11.24	Semi-Annual Antique Fair & Yard Sale The Semi-Annual Antique Fair & Yard Sale is a highly anticipated antique show in Washington, Louisiana. Twice a year at the Old Schoolhouse Antique Mall, hundreds of vendors gather to sell their wares. You can shop for bargains, food vendors, and more v
10.12.24	Black Pot Cook-Off & Car Show The Black Pot Cook-Off & Car Show is taking place on October 12 in the rural town of Mallet, Louisiana located between Lawtell and Eunice.
10.12.24	Louisiana Orphan Train Annual Gathering Every year, the Louisiana Orphan Train Society holds an event in Opelousas, Louisiana.
10.12.24	7th Annual Patterson Main Street Fall Festival The Patterson Lower Atchafalaya Historic & Cultural District is hosting an event at Morey Park in Patterson, starting at 10am.
10.12.24	Bayou Arts Fest 2024
10.12.24	Ca Cest Bon Cooking Demonstration Enjoy an evening of entertainment with a five-course seafood dinner demonstration prepared by Chef John Reason of Chef J.P. Outdoors, Chef Willie Gaspard of Cypress Bayou Casino with drink pairings by Distillerie Acadian, live music performed by Brandon M
10.13.24	World Championship Gumbo Cookoff Family oriented food festival in historic downtown New Iberia. Gumbo Cookoff, Roux Run, Youth Gumbo Cookoff, Meanest Beans Competition, children's activities, live music all weekend and more.
10.17.24	8th Annual Taste of the Deep South Pre-Party Join Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor and the Listening Room All-Stars on Thursday, October 17th at Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room to kick off the 8th Annual A Taste of the Deep South Festival.
10.17.24	Hollydays by the Junior League of Baton Rouge Shop the 2024 Hollydays Market at the Raising Cane's River Center.
10.18.24	Boucherie and Balloon Festival From hot air balloons and jambalaya and cracklin cookoffs, to live music and plenty of shopping, we’ve got festivities you and the family won’t want to miss.
10.18.24	2024 Rougarou Festival
10.19.24	Fun Fest
10.19.24	Aioli Dinner Under the Oaks
10.19.24	Gulf Brew Celebrating the craft of beer at the best time of year!
10.19.24	Anything Beef Cook-Off On Saturday, October 19th from 9am to 4pm, head to Sunset, Louisiana for the Anything Beef Cook-Off. Enjoy beef dishes as well as activities for the kids including fun jumps and face painting. There will also be a booth for sweets and cold drinks.
10.20.24	Blackpot Camp Even as an adult you can still have a good time at camp in Eunice, Louisiana. At Blackpot Camp, work with professional, award-winning musicians from across the U.S. Activities for campers include Cajun fiddle, accordion, guitar, songwriting, and so much
10.24.24	Harvest Moon Festival The Harvest Moon Festival Kick-Off Party Downtown Historic Franklin featuring local music, Dacia, and Brain! More details coming soon!
10.25.24	South Louisiana Black Pot Festival & Cookoff
10.26.24	Halloween Art & Nature Fest Celebrate Halloween at this festival on the last Saturday in October from 11am-4pm at Atelier de la Nature.
10.26.24	Sweet Dough Pie Festival Celebrate the history of Grand Coteau and a traditional Louisiana treat called the sweet dough pie.
10.26.24	Louisiana Cane Syrup Heritage Expo
10.26.24	St. Martinville Kiwanis Club Pepper Festival
10.26.24	Halloween Art & Nature Fest Celebrate Halloween at this festival on the last Saturday in October from 11am-4pm at Atelier de la Nature.
10.27.24	Boo & Brew
10.28.24	Spaghetti Cook-Off On September 28th at the Yambilee Ag Arena in Opelousas, Louisiana, be prepared for the first spaghetti cook-off hosted by the Opelousas Lions Club.

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!