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Festivals

Music and food are an integral part of the Cajun way of life. This is evidenced by the many festivals held in the region with entertainment provided by Cajun music and irresistible food.

Although there’s a festival somewhere every weekend in Acadiana, Lafayette’s two main festivals represent both the Cajun culture and its international influences. And, of course, each festival has a food component, so you won’t go hungry while dancing the day and night away.

Started in 1972 as an effort to keep Cajun culture alive, Festivals Acadiens et Creoles has grown into a free three-day festival in October, attracting people of many different nationalities from all over the world. Festivals Acadiens et Creoles features some of the finest Cajun, Creole and zydeco musicians around.

The festival is held in Girard Park and also offers authentic Cajun and Creole cooking and rich cultural heritage and art components. The Bayou Food Festival, Louisiana Craft Fair and Louisiana Fold Roots are held in conjunction with the music. Visit www.festivalsacadiens.com for more information.

Festival International de Louisiane is a free five-day international festival held every April in downtown Lafayette. The festival brings together some of the most talented artists from around the world in celebration of the French cultural heritage of southern Louisiana – primarily a combination of French, African, Caribbean and Hispanic influences. Each year, performing, visual and culinary artists from Europe, Africa, Canada, the Caribbean and the Americas are invited to share their talents with Louisiana artists, residents and visitors.

Since its creation, Festival International de Louisiane has become famous as a premier presenter of some of the most unique world musicians and performances in the United States. Popular Louisiana artists such as Aaron Neville, Dr. John, Irma Thomas, D.L. Menard, Terrance Simien, Marc Broussard and Marcia Ball have all performed on the stages at Festival. For more information, call the Festival office at 337-232-8086 or go online to www.festivalinternational.com.