April 16, 2012 We are just over a week away from one of the best festivals Louisiana has to offer in Festival International de Louisiane. The Festival runs next week April 25-29.
April 11, 2012 Just plan on being in downtown Lafayette on Saturday April 28 at 8:00 am. A 5k is 3.1 miles by the way and if you walk it should take about 45 minutes to complete.
April 10, 2012 One of the best festivals you will find in all of Louisiana is just over two weeks away. Festival International de Louisiane will be hitting downtown Lafayette on April 25-29.
This is the 26th year of the festival and if you've lived here for any amount of time, you've probably gone to this free festival.
March 30, 2012 It looks like we are going to have to make more room in the trophy case as Lafayette and South Louisiana have again claimed another prestigious award. Festival International de Louisiane has been chosen the Best World Music Festival for 2012 by About.com.
We here in Lafayette, Louisiana know how great our food, events and city are but it is always nice when it is recognized. Now the five day festival in Lafayette known as Festival International has been said to be one of the best festivals in the WORLD from
March 29, 2012 If Texas is like a whole other country then Louisiana must be like "a whole other planet" and South Louisiana would be " the most awesome moon orbiting that whole other planet". Watch this less than two minute video and tell me how many of these things you recognize and understand. Chances are you know them all and probably can add a few dozen other ones to the list.
March 28, 2012 There are several great 5k events that are coming up in the Lafayette area and best of all there is one that is perfect for your training and ability. A lot of people think 5k's are just for hard core runners, that couldn't be further from the truth. The running community in the Lafayette area is a very welcoming group. Fellow runners love to see new people out on the streets and getting themselves in shape or running for a reason.
April 29, 2011 Be on the lookout for random sightings this weekend! So many festivals, so little time. Parks Cracklin Cookoff, Cajun Woodstock, Etoufee Festival in Arnaudville, Jazz Fest, Festival Internationale....and the list goes on! Wherever you land this weekend for food, art and music...be safe, have fun, and be thankful that we live in a state that we can choose from so much on any given weekend!
April 29, 2011 Festival International continues in downtown Lafayette through Sunday. Enjoy six stages of entertainment! 100 performances – from over 15 countries. Tonight at Festival live music starts at 5:30. Enjoy live music by Red Baraat on the Popeye's Stage. Park at Cajun Field and ride the free shuttle , leaving every fifteen minutes.
Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler! One of the coolest things about living here..the food, the music, the festivals, and of course the Dawg Pound! Hopefully you are going to go downtown to check out some of the bands and entertainment
