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

History of Festivals Acadiens et Creoles

In the 1930s, folklorists John and Alan Lomax visited South Louisiana to record Cajun and Creole songs for the Library of Congress Archive of American Folk Song (now the Archive of Folk Culture). It was the first time someone recorded Cajun and Creole songs on tape for archival purposes. In 1964…

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A First Timer’s Guide to Lafayette Parish, Louisiana

Are you short on time for your first visit to Cajun Country? Are you overwhelmed with all of the things to do and experience? There’s no shortage of ways to experience the Happiest City in America and its nearby communities. We’re sharing our favorites for first-time visitors. Listen and Dance to…

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