LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Festivals Acadiens et Créole, one of Louisiana's cultural celebrations, is thrilled to announce exciting volunteer opportunities for its 50th Anniversary edition. As we gear up for this year's event, from Oct. 11-13, we call upon…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Festivals Acadiens et Créoles has been awarded The Greener Grounds Grant from Keep Louisiana Beautiful. The reimbursement grant, which can be for up to $10,000, supports Louisiana's large outdoor events, including festivals and fairs, in…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Festivals Acadiens et Créoles announced the music lineup for the 50th annual three-day FREE Cajun and Zydeco music festival, which will take place Friday, Oct. 11; Saturday, Oct. 12; and Sunday, Oct. 13, at Girard…
BREAUX BRIDGE, La (press release) – The TECHE Project announced the 13th annual Shake Your Trail Feather Festival: A celebration of the Bayou Teche Paddle Trail will be held on Oct. 19. The TECHE Project is a nonprofit group working…
1 | Water Fights We never grow up when it comes to water fights, and Acadiana fire departments are no different. At 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, firefighting teams from Erath, Delcambre, Leblanc, Henry and the Meaux/Nunez fire departments will…
1 | Music Being the largest international music festival in the country, of course there’s music. Each year, the nonprofit organization that runs the festival invites musicians from around the country and more than two dozen countries. This year, to…
There's much to celebrate in Ruston this fall, home to both Louisiana Tech and Grambling universities and affectionately known as "Louisiana's College Town." The northeastern Louisiana town resides in Lincoln Parish, which is commemorating its 15oth anniversary this year and…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – The Chuck Fest Foundation Board of Directors have announced the 7th annual Chuck Fest, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Downtown Lake Charles. This announcement comes after a one year…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – May 22 & 23, kites of all sizes and shapes will fill the skies at the West Baton Rouge Soccer Complex in Port Allen, Louisiana.  Look for the kites in the sky, located just…
LAFAYETTE, La – Festivals Acadiens et Créoles is going virtual this year, but that doesn't mean you can't add a little something special while celebrating at home. Acadian Slice sent their "Brown Butta Pecan Pie" recipe to Acadiana Profile…
Another beautiful spring weekend means another series of events that celebrate the creativity of our culture. The Acadiana Center for the Arts is certainly busy this week. Two of the five events this week will be held in the most…
When a chill hits Louisiana’s thick, humid air, gumbo pots begin to simmer all across this culturally-rich state. While the ingredients and the thickness may vary some from region to region, one thing remains: it’s traditional intrinseque magic that deeply ties all…
There’s certainly a lot of natural beauty and spirit oozing out of the small historic mill town of Bogalusa, Louisiana. “We are showing the world we have magic here,” exclaims Malinda White, founder and producer of the award-winning Bogalusa Blues…
Bon temps in and around Cajun Country
Bon temps in and around Cajun Country
Local businesses appeal to young adults for a good cause
Bon temps in and around Cajun Country
This weekend you can put your troubles aside and settle in for four hours of rip roaring comedy during the 25th annual Cajun Comic Relief show. The show was founded in 1992 as a fundraiser for the Lafayette Catholic Service…
Morgan City brings brews to the Basin
Riverdance couple brings Irish roots to Lafayette
The awe-inspiring diversity of Louisiana is easily taken for granted. A quick survey of the state’s spring festivals — Louisiana is home to more annual festivals than there are days in the year — is an apt reminder that there’s…
A Rolling River Town Where Culture Runs Deep
A Rolling River Town Where Culture Runs Deep
Load up the car and hit the road to enjoy one of these four eclectic festivals throughout the state