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In addition to being known as Cajun & Creole Country, Lafayette, LA is also known as the Heartbeat of Acadiana and with good reason. Our distinctive mix of Cajun, Creole and Zydeco have people coming down from all over for a two-stepping good time. On any night of the week you can listen to live music while sampling some authentic Cajun & Creole cuisine or kickback with a Sweet Crude Rouler that will have your taste buds dancing as much as your feet.
Few families embody Cajun music and culture like the Savoys. From Marc Savoy’s first handmade accordion to…
In a region renowned for its rich cultural soundtrack, the ways musicians acquire their instruments is rarely, if ever…
June is African American Music Appreciation Month. A time to honor, celebrate, and reflect on all the musical…
So, does all the great music you hear in Lafayette inspire you to play along? Do you have your guitar, fiddle…
Lafayette's blog showcasing the food, music, culture and history at the heart of Cajun & Creole Country.
See All PostsFor 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…
Lafayette's cuisine starts in France, even if it took a detour through Nova Scotia, Spain, and Africa to get here. That heritage still shows up on plates around town, not just…
If you're looking to spend some time in the Hub City and want to know what events are happening in October, you're in the right place. We'll give you a monthly…
Looking for scenic motorcycle routes in Louisiana? Lafayette makes an ideal starting point for exploring the back roads, bayous, prairies, and small towns of Cajun & Creole…
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.