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Lafayette is at the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Country, an area known as the Happiest City in America where people visit for a genuine Cajun & Creole experience.
Lafayette has a distinct culinary identity as the epicenter of Cajun & Creole cuisine that’s earned them the title Best Food City in the USA. Lafayette’s culinary scene is steeped in tradition and continues to evolve with a new generation of chefs making it an incredible place to eat.
No matter what time of year you visit Lafayette they will have something for you to celebrate. Whether your passion is for their rich cultural history, the bustling culinary scene or distinctive blend of Cajun and Zydeco music, you can be sure you will leave with a smile on your face.
A weekly rundown of events, live music, festivals happening in and around Lafayette Parish.
Lafayette's blog showcasing the food, music, culture and history at the heart of Cajun & Creole Country.
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For Corey Ledet, becoming a musician started with a discovery close to home. He found his grandfather’s drum set and began hearing stories about the musician who had played…
Outside of gumbo, soup isn't a category most people associate with Lafayette. But on a cold, wet winter day, you'll find a handful of spots serving up bowls worth sitting…
Lafayette's Indian food scene has grown quite a bit over the last decade, and it shows no signs of slowing down. What started with a single restaurant in the 90s has become a…
The city of Lafayette, LA is located in the center of Lafayette Parish at the intersection of I-10 and I-49 between New Orleans and Houston and only 35 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico.