Acadiana, Lagniappe

Smithsonian Center Expands Festivals Acadiens et Créoles

LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) – Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, in partnership with the Center for Louisiana Studies (CLS) at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, announced a collaboration with the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage as part of…

Turner Industries Nuclear Fabrication Facilities in Acadiana

BATON ROUGE, La. – Turner Industries, a global leader in industrial construction, maintenance, fabrication and equipment, announced state-of-the-art nuclear fabrication facilities across two regions in Louisiana. The sites in New Iberia and Port Allen will be dedicated to the production…

2026 Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow Will Honor John D. Barbry

MARKSVILLE, La. (press release) – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana will host its 28th Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow, honoring John D. Barbry, on May 16 and 17, at the Earl J. Barbry Sr. Convention Center at Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville,…

The Hilliard Art Museum Picnic Benefit for Spring

LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) — The Hilliard Art Museum Picnic, presented by BMW of Lafayette, is an elegant afternoon of art, picnic fare and philanthropy in support of the museum’s mission.  “Picnic invites our community to invest in meaningful encounters…

Free 21st Annual Jambalaya Writers’ Conference

HOUMA, La. (press release) – The Terrebonne Parish Library System invites writers, readers and literary enthusiasts to attend the free 21st Annual Jambalaya Writers’ Conference on Saturday, April 25, at the Terrebonne Parish Main Library (151 Library Dr. in Houma).…

Opelousas Community Conversations Event

OPELOUSAS, La. – The Opelousas Museum will host Community Conversations, inviting community members to share and listen to stories on April 21 at the Opelousas Museum. Locals are invited to share stories of people and activities, past and present, in…

New Moncus Park Farmers Market Pavilion and b1BANK Backyard

Lafayette, La. (press release) – On April 17, Moncus Park celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the Paul A. Doerle Sr. Farmers Market Pavilion and the b1BANK Backyard. "This ribbon cutting is a milestone years in the making, and it would not…

Free One Acadiana Elections Hub Launched for May Election

LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) – One Acadiana (1A) has officially launched its 2026 Elections Hub, a free online resource to help voters navigate the election on May 16th. One Acadiana’s 2026 Elections Hub features key election dates, information on Louisiana’s…

BeauBassin Farm & Gardens Open House & Ribbon-Cutting

Sunset, La. (press release) – BeauBassin Farm & Gardens hosted its open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, April 10, welcoming community leaders, industry professionals, media partners and guests from across Acadiana. What is BeauBassin? BeauBassin Farm & Gardens is…

New EatLafayette App for Lafayette Parish Dining Scene

LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) — Lafayette Travel officially launched the EatLafayette app on April 8 during its membership luncheon, where tourism and hospitality industry partners gathered for the announcement. The new EatLafayette app is designed to help locals and visitors discover,…

Downtown Lafayette Events in April

DOWNTOWN LAFAYETTE, La. – Downtown Lafayette offers a range of events this month, with three major events happening just this weekend. Now is the time to soak up the sun, eat crawfish and enjoy music before the summer heat arrives.…

The Big Draft Flag Football Experience at Cajun Field

Lafayette, La. (press release) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana will host the Big Draft Flag Football Experience at Cajun Field on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Organizers share that the Big Draft Flag Football…

Cajun Coral to Reduce Erosion in South Lafourche

GOLDEN MEADOW, La. (press release) – The South Lafourche Levee District is partnering with Shell to implement a new approach to levee protection, Cajun Coral, at Second Turn in Golden Meadow, to strengthen long-term coastal resilience. In partnership with Natrx,…

Louisiana Music Museum $10M Goal

LAFAYETTE, La – The Louisiana Music Museum is a program and property of Acadiana Center for the Arts (AcA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation with the mission of “Fostering Art and Culture in Acadiana.” The project will serve as an expansion…

Lafayette Coffee Festival: What To Expect

LAFAYETTE, La. – The 2026 Lafayette Coffee Festival takes place Saturday, March 28, at the McElligott Club at ULL football stadium. In 2025, the inaugural Lafayette Coffee Festival took place in Downtown Lafayette. However, this year, festival organizer and co-founder…

City of Scott Proclaimed World Down Syndrome Day with DSAA

At its March council meeting, the City of Scott proclaimed World Down Syndrome Day, formally recognizing the day and aligning Scott with the global celebration.  The mayor of Scott, Jan-Scott Richard, invited the Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana (DSAA) to…

Lafayette Musician Launches Free Monthly Zydeco Jam

ARNAUDVILLE, La. (press release) – Monthly Zydeco Jam sessions launch in Arnaudville Saturday, March 21, at NUNU Arts & Culture Collective and will happen every third Saturday with free admission. Zydeco Izreal, born Israel Chaisson, an 18-year-old musician from Lafayette, seeks…

Patent Extension for UL Lafayette Professors' Invention

LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) — UL Lafayette professors Dr. Charles Taylor, an expert in biomedical engineering and cardiovascular modeling, and Dr. Jacob King, a Professor of Practice in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, invented the patented Electrocardiography Triggered Piston Pump.…