Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
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Girard Park 500 Girard Park, Lafayette, Louisiana 70503
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles is returning to pay tribute to the music, food, and arts passed down since the arrival of the Acadian pioneers 250 years ago—this year with a particular emphasis on Lafayette Parish's own bicentennial.
Non-stop cultural immersion includes the Bayou Food Festival, Louisiana Crafts Fair, workshops, cooking demonstrations, the Tour des Atakapas 5k, 10k, or duathlon, and a French Mass. There will also be multiple stages of live music, featuring beloved Louisiana musicians including: Corey Ledet Zydeco's tribute to Clifton Chenier, The Daiquiri Queens, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Jourdan Thibodeaux et les Rodailleurs, Bonsoir, Catin; Feufollet, and many many more. 5 pm–8:30 pm Friday, 10:30 am–8 pm Saturday, 10:30 am–7:30 pm Sunday. Free. festivalsacadiens.com.