St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission Board We recently filled in two vacancies on the St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission. Felicia Kaplan and Tracey Antee now join our 7-person board. Here is our full board:SYLVIA GUIDRY-BROWNMARY DOUCETSTEPHANIE TOMPKINSTRACEY ANTEEFELICIA KAPLANJOHN SLAUGHTERYVONNE NORMAND Dates to Remember:No Board Meeting in May.Next Board Meeting:June 11 | 5:30 p.m. at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center No Networking Meeting in May. Next Networking Meeting:June TBD Grant Deadline for events in October is June 2.Learn about our Grant Program  Would you like to host a networking meeting? Send an email to hawkins@cajuntravel.com or call 337-948-8004. Industry Updates  Louisiana Project Grant Application Period OpensThe Louisiana Division of Arts announces the opening of the application period for the Louisiana Project Grant, administered jointly with the nine regional arts councils, on May 5. The deadline to apply is June 27. The grant period is October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Grant amounts range from $2,500 to $7,500 for projects occurring during the grant period.Learn More Mardi Gras ReportSee where thousands of people went during this year’s Mardi Gras season in St. Landry Parish.Download Report Opelousas Museum Job OpportunityThe Opelousas Museum is seeking a museum curator. Work includes receipt, storage and identification of museum objects.Job Announcement Louisiana Hot Sauce TrailNominate restaurants and attractions that embody the spirit of Louisiana’s hot sauce culture. They are looking for:Shops with their own line of hot sauces or a wide selection of spicy condiments.Farmers markets featuring local sauce producers.Restaurants creatively incorporating hot sauce into their menus, offering unique spicy dishes, or their own line of hot sauces.Artisans crafting hot sauce-inspired products like jewelry or art.Nomination Form Jeffery Broussard in “Sinners”Movie-goers that check out “Sinners,” an American horror film set in 1932 directed by Ryan Coogler, may recognize a familiar face. Local zydeco musician and accordion master, Jeffery Broussard cameos, instrument in hand, in this horror thriller.Learn More Canadians Cancel trips to LouisianaWith growing tensions between the U.S. and Canada, tourism in Louisiana is taking a hit. Lafayette reports multiple cancellation. Lt. Governor calls for a “better way”.Read More SLPTC Marketing Grant RecipientsCongratulations to these St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission Marketing Grant recipients in 2025. Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage WeekWorld Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-offFestival of WordsCreole Heritage Folklife CenterOpelousas MuseumSunset MuralCheck out our grant program to see if your event or project qualifies.Learn more about our Grant Program Visit our websiteSt. Landry Parish – It’s Gumbo for Your Soul!The St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission is the official destination marketing organization responsible for promoting tourism within the parish. Arnaudville | Cankton | Eunice | Grand Coteau | Krotz Springs | Leonville | Melville | Opelousas | Palmetto | Port Barre | Sunset | Washington978 Kennerson Road, Opelousas, LA 70570 | Interstate 49, Exit 23337.948.8004 | hawkins@cajuntravel.com |
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