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

Falling for Fun in America's Happiest City

Come out, come out, wherever you are! Summer has ceased, and fall is fresh! With cooler temperatures and oh-so-many fun and exciting things to do, fall in Lafayette is prime time for festivals, food, music, cultural events, and outdoor activities. Join us, and we guarantee you will fall in love with…

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How To Enjoy The Summer In Lafayette

Summer. It's more than a season; it's an attitude of vacation embedded in our psyches from childhood schooldays. It's in our muscle memories of halcyon times of play, long lazy days, tall glasses of lemonade and sweet tea sipped under a ceiling fan on a shady porch, or maybe a frosty cocktail or two…

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Lafayette's Unique Seasons

Immerse yourself in the untouched purity of a cypress and tupelo swamp. Sway your hips to the upbeat tempo of accordions and washboards, or let the seductive flavors of Cajun and Creole cooking dance on your palate. Join in on a colorful Mardi Gras celebration and experience the largest non-ticketed…

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A Guide To Lafayette's Pizza Joints

In Lafayette, the first pizza house was opened in 1957 by Mariano Alesi and his wife Bertha. While Alesi may be the first pizza house to open when it comes to pizza in Lafayette, thin crust with mounds of toppings reigns supreme. Places like Pizza Village and Deano's have perfected the thin, crispy…

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