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Experience the heart of Louisiana's Cajun & Creole Country where every meal tells a story, every song has a rhythm you can’t resist, and every visitor is treated like family. Discover our blend of cultures, world-class food, and live music that fills the air every night of the week.
Register now for your chance to win a Sun Belt Championship getaway and experience Lafayette for yourself, the Happiest City in America!
The winner will be able to select which two nights they spend in Lafayette for Mardi Gras at a local hotel ranging from Friday, February 9 to Tuesday, February 13 based on their schedule. The contents of the giveaway will reflect which dates the winners choose. Lafayette Travel will be in touch with the winner and the hotel to coordinate the overnights.
Avery Island’s self-guided, 10-stop tour will take you through the TABASCO® Museum, the greenhouse, the barrel warehouse and the factory building. Save your appetite and be ready to shop and taste your way through the last two stops on the tour, the TABASCO® Country Store and Restaurant 1868.
You will have the chance to experience as many Lafayette Parish attractions as you can fit into your schedule with the VIP pass to Cajun Country. This VIP pass grants you access to 42 attractions free of charge during your stay including Acadian Village, Jungle Gardens, Hilliard University Art Museum, Rip Van Winkle Gardens, Vermilionville, Zoosiana along with many others.
Your Cajun Country Care Package will be filled with plenty of goodies and resources to use during or after your trip. Included in this package is a Poupart’s traditional king cake, which is French puff pastry with a delicious filling, different than what most people associate with king cakes.
To enter simply fill out the information below and a winner will be chosen on Monday, February 5 and will be announced on our Facebook page later that week.
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