Sharing the food, music, culture, and history at the heart of Cajun & Creole Country.

GRAMMYs in Acadiana: Music Goldmine

GRAMMY award-winning and nominated musicians from Acadiana Music has been the soul of Acadiana since the area's humble beginnings, with a melting pot of Cajuns, Creoles, European, and Native American cultures inspiring fresh new sounds. South Louisiana has fostered folk music, country, rock, rhythm…

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Holiday Shopping Guide in Lafayette, LA

Let's unite to support our neighbors and make a difference in our community by shopping local. From cozy boutiques to delicious eateries, Lafayette is filled with unique shops with a Cajun accent waiting to be discovered. Let's explore the heart of our community, support the local economy, and check…

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Papa Noël

You can go ahead and tell the kids that Santa Claus is real. According to the History channel, St. Nicholas was an actual person—a Turkish monk in the year 280 AD, known as the patron saint of children. Over the millennia, various cultures and countries have created their versions of the man in red…

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Oysters in Lafayette

Follow along as we explore the restaurant scene of the winter's most sought-after seafood season - Gulf oysters! From classic oyster bars to upscale eateries, we'll take you on an adventure, uncovering the diverse and delectable ways these morsels are prepared and enjoyed in the heart of Cajun &…

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