Lafayette, Louisiana

09/04/2026

September is heating up in Acadiana! 🔥🎶

From live music and Ragin' Cajuns football to some of Lafayette's favorite festivals, there's plenty happening in Lafayette Parish and the surrounding areas this month.

📍 Sept. 2 | Nik-L-Beer Band at Pelican Park in Carencro
🎶 Sept. 5 | Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival at Yambilee Grounds
🏈 Sept. 5 | Ragin’ Cajuns Home Game
🎸 Sept. 12 | Sugar Jam ft. The Good Dudes in Youngsville
🪗 Sept. 17 | Village Beats ft. Wayne Toups
🍻 Sept. 19 | Gulf Brew in Downtown Lafayette
🎶 Sept. 19 | The Debtors at Blue Moon Saloon
🛍️ Sept. 24 | Tinsel & Treasures
🎡 Sept. 25 | Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival
🎤 Sept. 26 | Downtown Rising

And that’s just a taste of what's happening this September!

09/03/2026

Get Ready for your Labor Day weekend in Lafayette🐊

Swipe to see Friday, Saturday and Sunday✨

Friday is looking like a date night to kick off the weekend right💅🏼

Saturday is looking like it’s for the whole family to enjoy the sunny skies 🏡

Swinging into Sunday with a little end of weekend groove🪗

09/01/2026

Avery Island, located just outside of New Iberia, is an unforgettable way to experience Louisiana for the first time. 🌶️

Spend the day exploring the home of Louisiana’s famous TABASCO® Sauce, where you can tour the factory, learn about the history behind the iconic brand and, of course, taste a little spice along the way.

Put this on your To Do List while visiting Lafayette ✨

08/31/2026

If you’re looking for a weekend full of fun, there’s nothing quite like the first college football game of the season in Lafayette! 🏈

🍔 Sept. 4: The NEW Lafayette Travel x Fat Pat’s collaboration burger drops this week!

🏈 Sept. 5: UL Football kicks off at 7 PM

🎶 All Weekend: Catch live music at Blue Moon Saloon and plenty more happening around Lafayette.

Comment FUN and we’ll send you the full weekend itinerary! 👇

08/28/2026

Fall festival season is coming, and we’ve got quite the lineup waiting for you!

Check out the lineup, pick your favorites, and start planning that trip to Lafayette.✨

08/28/2026

Do not forget to vote!

Southern Living is asking for votes, and Lafayette and Acadiana have plenty of favorites worth putting on the map.

08/27/2026

UL Saturday Night Lights is coming back next week, and we’re excited to see Cajun fans back out for an awesome football season! 🤟⚜️

If you’re coming into town for the first game of the season, there’s more to UL than what happens on the field. The university has a rich history right here in Lafayette, and we’re here to share a little bit of it with you.

While you’re in town, don’t forget to stop by, explore campus, and experience a piece of Ragin’ Cajuns history for yourself. ❤️

08/24/2026

Let's get excited for the weekend in Lafayette! 🎉✨

Here's your itinerary:
🦆 Aug. 27–30 – Gueydan Duck Festival
🍷 Aug. 28 – Pour for Dinner
🎶 Aug. 28 – Downtown Alive featuring The Vermilionaires
🎤 Aug. 29 – Tank and the Bangas

Comment FUN for a full list! 💛

08/21/2026

You never know what you’ll find at the Jockey Lot! 🛍️
From hidden treasures to local finds, it’s always worth a stop.✨

08/20/2026