5,000 Eggs, BBQ, Cracklin and More November Festivals

From Opelousas to Thibodaux, see all of your options for November festivals in Acadiana.

November festivals in Acadiana offer a mix of celebrations, from iconic food to local fall fests, creative works and even the start of holiday festivities.

As the third ‘ber’ month of the year, November feels like fall while also bringing the itch of winter and the holiday season. While that itch also means busy times ahead for holiday and end-of-year preparations, it’s important to take time to enjoy November’s festivals – you don’t want to wait until next year!

From Opelousas to Thibodaux, see all of your options for November festivals in Acadiana below.

November Festivals in Acadiana

Abbeville

Giant Omelette Festival

• Nov. 7-8
• Concord Street (From Magdalen Square to the Vermilion Parish Courthouse)
• No admission cost listed
• Website

The Giant Omelette Festival showcases the preparation of a giant 5,000-egg omelette, live music, an art show, a food show, a car show, an omelette mass, an egg-cracking contest and more. The festival is rooted in a French legend and Louisiana-France relations.

Berwick

Berwick Lighthouse Festival

• Nov. 7-9
• Belleview and Front Streets
• $30 carnival bracelets. Costs vary for other activities
• Webpage

The Berwick Lighthouse Festival will have live music, arts and crafts, food, a carnival, Neon Bike Ride, cookie bake-off, gumbo cook-off, cornhole tournament, fireworks on the river, Mass on the river, a parade and more.

Carencro

C’est Bon Seasoning Festival

• Oct. 30-Nov. 1
• Pelican Park (110 Softball Dr.)
• Costs vary based on event participation
• Website

In its third year, the C’est Bon Seasoning Festival will have a seasoning showcase and contest, a make-your-own spice booth, Cajun jam session, carnival rides, arts and crafts, a chili hot dog-eating contest and more.

Grand Coteau

Festival of Words

• Nov. 5-7
• Grand Coteau/ Sunset
• Free
• Website

The Festival of Words will have three award-winning writers providing a Community Reading on Friday and Writing Workshops on Saturday. Other events include the Youth Creative Writing Contest winners reading their work and receiving awards and local students circulating through Grand Coteau and Sunset performing drive-by poetry readings.

Lafayette

Southern Screen Festival

• Nov. 19-22
• Downtown Lafayette / Acadiana Center for the Arts (101 W. Vermilion St.)
• Costs vary ($30-$80). Single event tickets available online starting Nov. 1
• Webpage

The Southern Screen Festival is a four-day celebration for creators and entertainment lovers showcasing a full schedule of screenings, workshops, panels, parties and live performances.

Lake Charles

Día de los Muertos Festival

• Nov. 1, 2 – 7 p.m.
• Buccaneer Room at Lake Charles Event Center (900 Lakeshore Dr.)
• Free
• Website

With a theme of “Catrina de Carnaval,” the third Día de los Muertos Festival in Lake Charles will combine Mexican heritage and Louisiana’s Mardi Gras traditions through vibrant colors, art and music while honoring loved ones who’ve passed.

Flea Festival

• Nov. 14-15
• Burton Complex Event Barn (7001 Gulf Hwy.)
• $5 admission
• Website

Flea Fest’s offerings include antiques, retro and vintage items, handcrafted items, toys, collectibles, unique clothing, artwork, comic books, furniture, gifts, handcrafted jewelry, plants, records, military surplus and many other flea market-style goods.

Light Up the Lake

• Nov. 28, 1 – 8 p.m.
• Arcade Amphitheatre (900 Lakeshore Dr.)
• Free
• Webpage

Held every last Saturday of November, the Light Up the Lake Christmas Celebration features the Holiday Art Walk, Santa’s Workshop, a walking parade, food trucks, live music, a holiday lighting ceremony and a closing fireworks show.

Opelousas

Holy Ghost Creole Festival

• Nov. 6-8
• Holy Ghost Catholic Church (788 North Union St.)
• Free
• Website

The Holy Ghost Creole Festival will have live music, a 1-mile and 5K run, a parade, fried fish dinners and more.

Port Barre

Cracklin Festival

• Nov. 12-15
• 129 Park St.
• Gate entry and carnival bracelet prices vary by day
• Website

Hosted by the Port Barre Lions Club, the Cracklin Festival will feature pageants, a 5K and 1-mile run, a parade, carnival rides and food and drinks.

Thibodaux

BBQ & Bourbon on the Bayou Festival

• Nov. 7, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Warren J. Harang Jr. Municipal Auditorium (310 N. Canal Blvd.)
• $10 general admission, $100 VIP and free for ages under 12
• Webpage

BBQ & Bourbon on the Bayou Festival will feature BBQ, live music, bourbon, a BBQ cook-off and more.

Big Boy’s Main Street Cook Off

• Nov. 13, 5 – 10 p.m.
• Downtown Thibodaux
• $15. Free for kids 10 and under (capped attendance with limited cash-sale tickets at the gate)
• Facebook Event

Big Boy’s Main Street Cook Off is a culinary showcase of Cajun cuisine in Downtown Thibodaux featuring dishes from dozens of teams and live music.

Thibodeauxville Fall Festival

• Nov. 14, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Music begins at 10 a.m.
• Downtown Thibodaux
• Free admission
• Facebook Page