Events

Quack your way to cash in the duck and goose calling contests during the Louisiana Outdoor Expo this weekend at the Cajun Dome Convention Center!

"Toughest Monster Truck Tour" is ready to truck it on back Lafayette and throw some dirt all over the Cajundome! Here is your ticket information and pre-sale code.

WWE Smackdown Live is coming to the Cajundome in Lafayette on Tuesday, September 11th.

Will rain impact your plans for celebrating the 4th?

Looking for family fun this 4th of July? We've got your complete rundown of events throughout the Acadiana area.

This marks the kickoff for the annual Eat Lafayette campaign, which is a summer-long showcase of the Hub City's locally owned restaurants.

Ever wonder what the fish see? We know now! Watching the Matrix Shad wriggle under the water is pretty impressive, but the speckled trout it snags is even more impressive!

Love to hunt and fish but don't know where to go? Let Southern Salt Outdoors take the guess work out of it!

When you visit the Louisiana Outdoor Expo, make sure to stop at the Cajun Lures booth. This Acadiana company offers a variety of tackle and artificial bait for fresh and saltwater fishing.

Did you know that Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band will be playing a free concert at Fort Polk on Saturday, June 9? Yes. Gary Sinise, as in the actor who played Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump. And you can go!

Rock band 3 Doors Down, country duo LOCASH along with party band The Molly Ringwalds will be performing at this year's FreedomFest at Fort Polk on Saturday, June 30.

The 30th annual Cajun Heartland State Fair is scheduled for May 24 through June 3 at the Cajundome.

PAW Patrol Live! "Race to the Rescue", an action-packed, music filled production, will be coming to the Cajundome on October 26-28, 2018.

Mail carriers nationwide will be providing two valuable services on Saturday, May 12: delivering mail and collecting non-perishable food for local food banks. They are asking for our help the Stamp Out Hunger.

Congratulations to the Notre Dame Lady Pios and the Northside Christian School Lady Warriors! They have claimed the LHSAA State Championships in their divisions.

The Daily Advertiser will be hosting their 3rd annual Acadiana Sports Awards banquet on Tuesday, May 15 at the Cajundome Convention Center and the guest speaker has changed.

No cash. No tickets. You will only be able to purchase drinks and merchandise at Festival International this year if you have a wristband. And it needs to be loaded with cash. Registration for the RFID wristband payment system began April 13.

Where do I park for Festival International? It's probably one of the most frequently asked questions. Here are the suggestions for getting to Acadiana's biggest music event.

Festival International takes over downtown Lafayette Wednesday, 4/25, through Sunday, 4/29. "International" is the operative word, as the entertainment lineup features everything from homegrown Grammy winners like Terrence Simien to the Czech Republic glamtronic/electro-pop group Mydy Rabycad.

It's a great 3-day family-friendly event (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) that features exciting rides, arts and crafts, a phenomenal music line-up, a fireworks show and, of course, delicious food!