Lafayette’s dining scene continues to grow, with a wave of new restaurants opening across the community. From a Brazilian steakhouse and Sicilian-inspired concepts to neighborhood bakeries, sports bars, Mexican restaurants, pizza spots, brunch favorites, and even a loaded mac and cheese bar, these…
Read More
If you're looking to spend some time in the Hub City and want to know what events are happening in July, you're in the right place. We'll give you a monthly rundown of live music and other events taking place each month in the Happiest City in America…
Read More
For Dwayne Dopsie, zydeco music has never been something separate from life; it’s been part of it from the very beginning. Growing up in a legendary musical family, he spent his childhood watching his father, Rockin’ Dopsie Sr., and his brother, Rockin’ Dopsie Jr., perform. By the age of four, he…
Read More
Summer in Lafayette is more than a season. It’s long days, cold drinks, live music drifting through the air, and time spent outdoors or somewhere cool when the heat kicks in. Whether you're paddling a bayou, dancing to live music, or enjoying a great meal with family and friends, Lafayette is your…
Read More
Crawfish, also known as crayfish, crawdads or mudbugs to some visitors, are freshwater crustaceans found in the swamps and marshes of south Louisiana. Crawfish have become as much a staple of Cajun & Creole culinary culture as the accordion or fiddle is to our music. The crawfish season differs from…
Read More
Each spring, Downtown Lafayette comes alive with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Festival International de Louisiane, the largest free Francophone festival in the U.S. This five-day event transforms the city into a global stage, where music, art, and culture from around the world take center…
Read More
Since the very first Festival International de Louisiane in 1986 photographer Philip Gould has captured moments that show how the unique festival has grown to become one of the largest non-ticketed Francophone events in the world. We have partnered with him to showcase some his most memorable…
Read More
It's the place you swing by after a long day work, to watch the game or just to yuck it up with some familiar faces. It was the backdrop of a long-running TV series where "Everybody knows your name". Yes, I'm talking about the neighbor bar. South Louisiana has a long list watering holes that cater…
Read More
It’s hard to find a more authentic destination in the United States than Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Country, home to energetic roots music, untainted foodways, a rich Francophone heritage, and some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. Springtime brings out the best in the magical part of the…
Read More
Stretching across Lafayette and the surrounding communities, the African American Heritage Trail offers a powerful, place-based journey through the people, institutions, and stories that shaped Black life in Lafayette Parish and throughout Acadiana. From historic churches and schools founded during…
Read More
