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 April 2025

04.02.25	Louisiana Grass Roots Screening Louisiana Grass Roots, a short documentary that tells the story of Louisiana’s forgotten prairie lands will screen at the Acadiana Center for the Arts on Wednesday, April 2nd at 6:30pm.
04.04.25	Baton Rouge Blues Festival Originating in 1981, the Baton Rouge Blues Festival has become one of the nation’s fastest growing blues festivals of its kind, consistently growing in attendance to more than 50,000 people ranging from ages 18 to 65.
04.04.25	The Flower Fest The Flower Fest is devoted to celebrating the talent and ingenuity of Floral Artists through this collaborative event bringing together florists and other creatives in a spirit of camaraderie, fellowship and culture.
04.04.25	Books Along The Teche Literary Festival Literary Festival with a focus on Great Southern Writers, highlighting Iberia Parish authors and others who write about the unique culture of Louisiana.
04.04.25	Scott Boudin Festival The Scott Boudin Festival of Scott, Louisiana is where we gather to celebrate family, food, arts and crafts, music, and of course, Boudin!
04.04.25	Top of the Teche The Top of the Teche is a 7.7-mile race for vehicles like kayaks, canoes, pirogues, and SUPs. It stretches from Leonville to Arnaudville, Louisiana. There are 15 classes for racers to choose from with competitors vying for trophies. Registration begins
04.05.25	Donaldsonville’s Gospel Fest
04.05.25	Swamp Life Expo Experience the authenticity of Cajun life at Swamp Life Expo – one of the premier events of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area.
04.05.25	Fordoche Fair
04.05.25	Fete De La Nature BioBlitz and Crawfish Benefit “Fête de la Nature - BioBlitz and Crawfish Benefit” is family-friendly event to celebrate Acadiana’s special natural surroundings, through art, music, food and science. This free event will feature a performance by SWEET CRUDE.
04.05.25	7th Annual Basin Brew Fest In Downtown Morgan city there will be live music, a public food court, unlimited Louisiana craft beer samples with panel Judged, homebrew competition, People’s Choice Award, Homebrew & Commercial Benefits.
04.05.25	2025 20th Annual Jambalaya Writers Conference
04.11.25	El Festival Espanol de Nueva Iberia Celebrating the founding of New Iberia by the Spanish.
04.12.25	Spring Craft and Vendor Market
04.12.25	Birding at Burden Grab your birding gear and join us bright and early to catch a glimpse of some of these species on a two-hour guided tour led by different birding specialists through the birding loops at Burden.
04.12.25	Spring Market
04.12.25	2025 Fin, Feather, & Fur Cooking Event
04.18.25	Louisiana Lao New Year Celebration Lanexang Village celebrates the Lao New Year every Easter weekend with a three-day festival that includes live music, a beauty pageant, parades, sand castle building, kids activities, and several vendors selling clothes, jewelry, music and food from South
04.19.25	Pockin’ on the Bayou Festival Annual Easter Egg Knocking Festival.
04.19.25	St. Gabriel Firefly Market St. Gabriel’s Firefly Market host over 60 vendors offering beer, wine, cocktails, food, fresh produce, jelly and james, seasonings, sweets, homemade bread, arts and crafts, and so much more.
04.23.25	Cycle Zydeco Cycle Zydeco is a 4-day ride and a 5-day party, a 170-mile cycling tour in Acadiana emphasizing Cajun and Creole culture.
04.23.25	Festival International de Louisiane Lafayette, LA's annual Festival International de Louisiane provides the ideal opportunity to discover what makes Lafayette, LA so unique.
04.25.25	La Fete Du Monde This three day festival is known as the swamp pop extravaganza of Louisiana's Cajun Bayou.
04.25.25	The Magnolia Market Looking for that special gift for Mother’s Day, the perfect graduation gift or travel attire? Look no further than The Gonzales Magnolia Market, where you can find that perfect gift or just a little something for yourself! There is something for everyon
04.25.25	La Fete Du Monde This three day festival is known as the swamp pop extravaganza of Louisiana's Cajun Bayou.
04.25.25	Boot Brew Fest The Boot Brew Fest is a yearly event taking place the Saturday after Easter in Eunice, Louisiana at Lakeview Park & Beach.
04.25.25	Arnaudville Étouffée Festival Enjoy life like a local in Arnaudville, Louisiana at the Annual Étouffée Festival. Étouffée is a “smothered” dish and a favorite among locals.
04.25.25	Parks Cracklin Cookoff Festival The Parks Cracklin Cook-Off Festival Association was originally established in 1976.
04.26.25	Baton Rouge Fiber Arts & Makers Festival The BR FAM Festival returns for the 4th annual event. Live music, food and yarn!
04.26.25	Annual Blessing of the Fleet The oldest consecutively held 'Blessing of the Fleet' is taking place for the 109th time in Golden Meadow on Saturday, April 26th.
04.26.25	2025 Pirates & Boots Festival
04.26.25	KITE FEST LOUISIANE’
04.27.25	Tiger 10K The Our Lady of the Lake Tiger 10K is a partnership between LSU Athletics and FRESHJUNKIE Racing that brings the tradition of LSU Football and Tiger Stadium into a fun, festive road race event that includes a 5K and a Kids 1 Mile Race (ages 12 and under).

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!