Enjoy a car show, airplane rides, live music, kid’s activities, and more at this aerobatic event in Sunset on June 10, 2023.
Events & Activities
St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission June Events
Check out all the upcoming events for St. Landry Parish by clicking on the Gumbo Guide at https://www.cajuntravel.com/
Juneteenth Folklife Celebration
Celebrate Juneteenth, the date when Texas slaves first heard the news of their freedom, in Opelousas, the Zydeco Capital of the World with Geno Delafose on June 17, 2023. The Juneteenth Folklife Celebration highlights the folk art, heritage, and traditions of African-American culture in St. Landry Parish. Rebecca Henry, owner of the Creole Heritage Folklife Center, Read More…
St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Notice – Keep Louisiana Beautiful Clean BIZ Partnership
St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Notice – Keep Louisiana Beautiful Clean BIZ Partnership
Annual Krotz Springs Sportsmen’s Heritage Festival
The 2023 Krotz Springs Sportsmen’s Heritage Fetival is set for June 1-3 in Krotz Springs on the Atchafalaya River.
Louisiana Folk Roots Kids Camp Returns to Opelousas in June
The City of Opelousas Tourism Officeis excited to announce that it’s historic heritage park, Le Vieux Village, will serve as the host site of the Louisiana Folk Roots Cajun and Creole Music Kids Camp again this June.
Opelousas Love Project Hosts Summer Fun Projects
The Opelousas Love Project partners with the City of Opelousas to host summer fun projects through activities that keep kids active and engaged during the summer. All of the following programs will be held at the North and/or South City Parks! Disc Golf Camp: Dates -May 23 & 30th, June 6th at 5:30pm for ages Read More…
St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission News
For news from the St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission please go to their website by clicking on this link: https://www.cajuntravel.com/
St. Landry Parish Government is firing up the pits and ready for the 2ndAnnual St. Landry BBQ Festival
St. Landry Parish Government is excited to host the full
lineup of events for the 2023 St. Landry BBQ Fest. The second annual festival will take place on June 9-11, 2023, at the Yambilee Grounds and Ag Arena in
Opelousas.
14th Annual CASA Kids Benefit Banquet
Local community members, businesses, and guests filled the Opelousas Civic Center on Thursday evening for the Annual CASA Kids Benefit Banquet.(Photo by Freddie Herpin)
Find Your Summer Family Fun
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Mother’s Day Brunch at Michel Prudhomme Home in Opelousas
Mother’s Day Brunch at the historic Michel Prudhomme Home in Opelousas.
Tourism Networking Meeting Set for Thursday at Opelousas Museum
For our May Networking Meeting join us on Thursday, May 18 at 9 a.m. at the Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center located at 315 N. Main Street in Opelousas.
ST. LANDRY PARISH MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY SET at YAMBILEE BUILDING
Memorial Day Ceremony (presented by St. Landry Parish Memorial Park)
When: Monday, May 29, 2023
Time: 10:30 A.M.
Where: Yambilee Building
Preservationists Host Funding Event For Historic Home
The historic Michel Prudhomme home in Opelousas welcomed guests Sunday during a hosted Mother’s Day brunch funding event sponsored by the Preservationists of St. Landry.
Parish School Children Feature Artwork
St. Landry Parish public elementary school children participating in the gifted and talent programs had their artwork displayed last Friday at the Opelousas Museum and Interpretative Center.
Junior CEO Camp Set for July 24-28, 2023
Due to the enormous success of the 2022 Junior CEO Camp, the St. Landry Chamber Foundation is again sponsoring the Junior CEO Champ from July 24-28 this year.
CENLA Author’s Club Upcoming May Events
See this note from Michael Wynne with CENLA Author’s Club about upcoming events this week in Alexandria.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day from St. Landry Now!
Golf in the Park Rescheduled
Golf in the Park has been rescheduled until June 3, 2023. Please see the flyer here for more information.
ART AND CULTURAL HERITAGE @ NUNU in Arnaudville-Deux Bayous Cultural District
Join us this weekend for ART JAM at the NUNU Collective.
June 3rd Father’s Day Walk and Fun Day in the Park
Please check the flyer for information about the upcoming Father’s Day Walk and Fun Day set for June 3, 2023.
LSUE Hosts Postseason Baseball Regional
LSUE SET TO HOST REGION 23 TOURNEY, OPENS WITH NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI
Zydeco Event Scheduled Downtown May 11
May 11th Music & Market to feature Leon Chavis & the Zydeco Flames
St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Calendar Update
Please click on the following link to bring you to the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Calendar.
https://www.stlandrychamber.com/events/
Mini-Documentary Film Chronicles Histories of Orphan Train Riders
What are the future plans for a now publicly-released, mini-documentary film that chronicles the histories of Orphan Train infants who arrived in Louisiana during the first part of the 20th century?
Macaroni KID Acadia-St. Landry May Events
Macaroni KID Acadia-St. Landry is a free online publication and weekly newsletter covering local family-friendly events, activities, crafts, parent-related topics and more! Maybe we love May. Actually, there’s no maybe about it. The grass is green, spring is fully in bloom and the kids can practically taste the end of the school year! Check out Read More…
‘Zydeco Sweetheart’ debuts at Zydeco Capital Jam
Veteran accordionist, singer and songwriter Rosie Ledet leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. May 13 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas.
Gumbo for the Soul — Additional May 2023 Events in the Parish
May 2023 Events in St. Landry Parish courtesy of the St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission.
Live & Local in St. Landry set for Friday, May 19th
St. Landry Parish Government hosts “Live & Local in St. Landry” a monthly music concert series taking place at the Yambilee Ag Arena in Opelousas on Friday, May 19 at 9 pm with local zydeco bands Leon Chavis & Zydeco Flames and Mike Broussard & Nu’Edition Zydeco.
Sunset Herb & Garden Festival Set for Saturday, May 6, 2023
On Saturday, May 6th step outside and enjoy Louisiana’s springtime weather while shopping for a wide variety of plants and herbs in Sunset. (Courtesy of St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission.)
Festival of Words to be held in Grand Coteau
On May 24th the Festival of Words is sponsoring an event at The Hive Market in Grand Coteau.
JOIN US FOR “GOLF IN THE PARK — AN INTRODUCTION TO GOLF & MENTORSHIP BY SPECIAL GUESTS
Generations Sports, in collaboration with The City of Opelousas and the Rotary
Club of Opelousas Sunrise – Love Project, will be hosting “Golf In The Park” at North City Park in
Opelousas, LA on Saturday, May 6th from 12pm-2pm.
Music & Market to feature The Cypress Band with Willie Tee & Lynn August
Music & Market continues Thursday, May 4th in downtown Opelousas with The Cypress Band featuring Willie Tee & Lynn August.
BASS Tournament at Grand Ecore
The 2023 BASS Tournament at Grand Ecore committee is expecting 240 boats for the College Division, and 200 boats for the High School/Junior Division.
St. Landry Now Community Calendar Provides Information on Upcoming Events
St. Landry Now Community Calendar Provides Information on Upcoming Events. Check it out!
Opelousas Music & Market Continues April 27 with Don Fontenot et Les Amis de la Louisiane
Music & Market continues its four-week Spring series in Opelousas on April 27th with popular Cajun music band, Don Fontenot et Les Amis de la Louisiane.
Join Opelousas Pregnancy Center THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 28th 6pm-8pm
DON’T FORGET THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 28th 6pm-8pm — WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU JOIN US at Opelousas Pregnancy Center!
Robert Mann to Speak to Cenla Authors’ Club Meeting Thursday in Alexandria
One of the most widely respected and important speakers to ever presented at the CENLA Book Club meetings is speaking this coming Thursday night at 6 p. m. at the Westside Regional Library branch in Alexandria.
Exotic Animal Races in Opelousas Brings in Exponential Number of Visitors
The camel and zebra races held at Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino on Saturday night brought in more visitors than anticipated!
