Festivals

From festivals to monster trucks to family friendly events, this weekend is chocked full of amazing things to do.

Come celebrate the 45th annual Earth Day at Vermilionville on Sunday, April 17!

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is April 27 - May 6, and we've got the recipes for some of your favorite Jazz Fest cuisine to get you in the mood for the festivities!

The first ever Acadiana Po Boy Festival, sponsored by Woodmen Life, is coming up on April 2 at Parc Sans Souci in downtown Lafayette.

The much anticipated 'cubes' for New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival have been released, which lists times and locations for entertainment at the festival.

The 28th annual Bach Lunch free lunch time concert series is held every Friday from noon - 1pm at Parc Sans Souci in downtown Lafayette.

The 4th annual Scott Boudin Festival is set for Friday, April 1st through Sunday, April 3rd. The festival...

The 2016 CMA Music Festival is just three months away, and the big lineup is slowly being revealed.

The 31st annual World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook Off is March 20 at Northwest Pavilion in Eunice, and we've got all the details on this fun event!

You can buy a flag to fly at your home or business for just $20.

April Courville with Festival International stopped by this morning to tell us about some of the goings-on for their 30th anniversary.

Volunteers are currently being sought for the 30th annual Festival International de Louisiane in downtown Lafayette, April 20-24.

The 31st annual 'Here's the Beef' Cookoff in Opelousas is coming up on March 6, and we've got everything you need to know about this tasty event!

USA Today Travel has gone around America to find the weirdest, and most fun, food festivals around, and we even have one here in Acadiana!

There will be a jambalaya cook-off and a Jeep "Show-N-Shine" Saturday, February 27, to benefit RSD at Cajun Harley-Davidson. The event, sponsored by the Louisiana Jeepers, begins at 10am, with music provided by DJ Todd, Dustin Ray and Jamie Bergeron& the Kickin' Cajuns.

The Spring 2016 lineup for Rhythms on the River has been released, and the fun kicks off on March 24 with The Molly Ringwalds.

Solange Knowles accidentally threw her wedding ring into the crowd at the Muses Mardi Gras parade on Thursday, and is asking the public's help to find it.

97.3 The Dawg Night at Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette is going to be a blast, especially when this guy takes the stage. Oh, and have you seen his new music video?

When you take away all the sparkle and shine of the fancy carnival, Mardi Gras in Cajun country involves colorful characters in costume and a whole lotta chicken chasing!

In order to get the full experience of Mardi Gras, you have to know the lingo for the season!