Lafayette: Festive Events, Authentic Flavors

Annual Scott Boudin Festival: As zydeco beats swirl around you, sample boudin any way. This Cajun specialty traditionally combines pork and rice into a savory sausage, but at this festival, you might sample shrimp, crawfish or alligator varieties.

Festival International de Louisiane: Over five days, shop the world market and fine arts booths, listen to live music and indulge: Food vendors serve Lafayette specialties from boudin to crawfish, and a beer garden features local brews.

Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival: Enjoy three days of concerts, cooking demonstrations and a spectacular offering of crawfish, from zesty boiled preparations to aromatic étouffées, in the “Crawfish Capital of the World.”

Boudin Cook-Off & Acadiana Bacon Fest: Amid live music, children's activities and a cook-off, purchase a sample ticket to savor variations on this Cajun staple, from hearty links to golden-fried boudin balls.

Festivals Acadiens et Créoles: When Lafayette honors its cultural heritage, the celebration can’t be contained. This four-day event is best described as several fests in one, with showcases for music, crafts and food. Try a fresh seafood platter or saucy crawfish enchiladas.

Gulf Brew: Sample from a lineup of more than 200 beers. Add food trucks and live music, and it’s easy to make a night of this event.

South Louisiana Black Pot Festival & Cook-Off: Your festival admission includes free samples at the cook-off, where locals compete in categories like gumbo. This local stew blends any combination of fresh seafood, chicken and sausage into a flavorful roux.

Acadiana Farmers' Market: On Tuesday and Saturday, shop this treasure trove of locally grown vegetables, fruits and herbs.

EatLafayette: This ongoing celebration invites you to try fare from any of Lafayette’s 90-plus locally owned eateries, a mix of veteran restaurants that specialize in fresh seafood and home-style plate lunches, and new-generation spots where homegrown chefs experiment with global and modern flavors.

Hub City Farmers' Market: Discover organic and heirloom produce, plus artist markets every first and third Saturday.

Lafayette Farmers' and Artisan Market: On Saturdays, roam the grounds of a historic horse farm, where farmers and artisans offer ready-to-enjoy favorites, including cold-pressed juice and kettle corn.

Centrally located within hours of major Louisiana cities like Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Lafayette is a convenient hub for exploring the southeast. The city is serviced by the Lafayette Regional Airport offering flights to major domestic destinations with connection service to points around the globe; flying in and out couldn’t be easier.