From toe-tapping fais do-dos and mouthwatering food festivals to outdoor fun, live music and cultural celebrations, Vermilion Parish events bring people together with true Cajun spirit. Find your flavor of fun and experience life the Most Cajun way — check out what’s happening and join the celebration!
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View patriotic artwork, historical displays, 4th of July memorabilia and more to celebrate America's 250th birthday. The exhibit will run from July to August. The Cultural Center is open Monday through Friday. Funding for and the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana […] 
See the Vermilion Arts Society's newest exhibition--ORANGE! ORANGE exhibit is comprised of the creations of local artists--from carpentry, acrylic and watercolor paintings, to textiles, there is something for everyone to see! ORANGE will be on display until September 30th, 2026. 
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A festival celebrating the history of the best-known secret in LA - Gueydan, the Duck Capital of America! Duck calling contest, skeet shooting competition, pageant, cooking contests, music, food, parade, carnival and more!
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Love our Waterways—in Vermilion Parish, we do! Our waterways provide the freshest seafood—shrimp, crabs, fish, oysters. Jobs to our fishermen, and fun for our communities.. This September, let’s take care of the Vermilion River together! Join us in the “Love our Waterways” Event: : Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 : HWY 14 Bypass Boat Dock : […]
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Celebrate the Artists of the ORANGE Exhibit! The Vermilion Arts Council invites you, your family, and your friends to a special reception recognizing you, the incredible local artists who have brought the beauty of ORANGE to life. When: Thursday, September 3, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Where: Abbeville Cultural Center (Alliance Center & […] |
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Join the Kaplan Museum for an informal French Table Discussion group. Everyone is invited to attend, whether you speak French or not! Held the first and third Friday of the month. Table begins at 10am.
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Open air market with local produce, fresh seafood, music and more! Held the first Saturday of the month from March to December.
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Join the Latanier Cookers at Pavilion #1 for a Dutch Oven cooking demonstration, interacting with the cooks and taste testing between 11am-noon. Bring your chairs and ice chest! Admission to enter the Park. For info, 337-298-3098.
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Come shop the many vendors while enjoying music and good food from the food trucks at The Grub Lot. Markets are held the 2nd Saturday of the month from March to December.
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Come pass a good time while listening and dancing to live Cajun French music. Bring your instruments and join in on the jam session from 2-6pm. Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month.
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Free Outdoor Concert located under the oaks in Magdalen Square! Enjoy live music Thursday, September 17th, 6:00-8:00 PM |
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Come shop the market in Magdalen Square featuring local seasonal produce, baked goods, arts and crafts and more. Local non-profit organizations will be on-site to sell food and refreshments. Held the third Saturday of the month from April to November. For vendor information, call 337-652-6148.
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Join the Kaplan Area Chamber of Commerce for their BBQ Ribs Cook-off on Saturday, September 19th 11am-1 pm. This event will be held at Turnley Park and all proceed are dedicated to improvements for the park. Music by D.J. Justin Cormier! |
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Free Outdoor Concert located under the oaks in Magdalen Square! Enjoy live music Thursday, September 24th, 6:00-8:00 PM |
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Come pass a good time while listening and dancing to live Cajun French music. Bring your instruments and join in on the jam session from 2-6pm. Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month.
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Celebrating the Cattle Industry with music, food, fun and cattle! Enjoy the livestock show, parade, live music, food, and of course, BEEF! The Louisiana Cattle Festival is where you can truly party 'til the cows come home!
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Join the Kaplan Museum for an informal French Table Discussion group. Everyone is invited to attend, whether you speak French or not! Held the first and third Friday of the month. Table begins at 10am.
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Open air market with local produce, fresh seafood, music and more! Held the first Saturday of the month from March to December.
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Join the Friends of Palmetto Island State Park for Trick-or-Treating in the campground every Saturday in October! Bring your little ghost and goblins for this family-friendly event. Admission to the Park applies. |
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