Moncus Park in Lafayette Has a Packed Summer Calendar Starting with a New Concert Series June 4

LAFAYETTE, La. - Moncus Park in Lafayette is gearing up for a big summer and it will be highlighted by a brand new outdoor concert series.

Sunset Sessions: Free Live Music and Dance Lessons Every Thursday in June

Starting June 4, the park is launching Sunset Sessions, a four-night live music series that will also feature food trucks and free dance lessons every Thursday in June. The schedule is as follows:

• June 4: Latin Night featuring La Tran-K Band
• June 11: Cajun Night featuring Chère Élise
• June 18: Zydeco Night featuring Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble
• June 25: Country Night featuring Dyer County

Every night kicks off with the free dance lessons by Britlyn Delahoussaye from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. No experience needed, just show up. Live music runs 6 to 8 p.m.

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Admission is free. Parking is $10 per vehicle, with proceeds going directly back to Moncus Park.

Father's Day Pop-Up at Moncus Park: June 21

Another big summer event is the Father's Day Pop-Up scheduled for Sunday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free family event will include food trucks, yard games, and a live fly fishing demonstration at Lake Reaux from Acadiana Flyrodders.

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The demonstration runs 11 a.m. to noon. Fly rods will be available to try, and the Flyrodders team will walk through casting, fishing, and fly tying for all ages and skill levels, whether Dad is a lifelong angler or has never held a rod. No registration required. Just show up and celebrate.

National Food Truck Day at Moncus Park: June 26

National Food Truck Day will be celebrated at Moncus Park on Friday, June 26 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. More than a dozen local food trucks will be set up and serving all day long, with free yard games for the whole family, face painting and a full afternoon of outdoor fun.

At 4 p.m., the full bar opens with cocktails, cold beer, wine, and punch. From 6 to 8 p.m., Q Major, and Dwight James and The Royals take the stage at the Doerle Pavilion for a live sunset concert.

Parking will be $2 per hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., then a flat $10 per vehicle for the concert and bar hours. All parking proceeds benefit Moncus Park. For more information, visit moncuspark.org/foodtruckday.

Weekly Farmers Market and Free Summer Programming at Moncus Park

Of course, every Saturday at Moncus Park, they host the Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market from 8 a.m. to noon. Additionally, there are tons of free summer programming including the Fit For All Series, Community Hour, and Community Pop-Ups. Find the complete summer schedule at https://moncuspark.org/summer-at-moncus-park-2026-summer-schedule/.