Festival Acadiens et Creole

October 10-12th, 2025
Girard Park, Lafayette, LA

The Louisiana Crafts Fair at Festival Acadiens et Créoles in Lafayette showcases over 80 of the state’s top artisans, offering handmade goods that celebrate Cajun and Creole heritage. Set in Girard Park alongside live music and local food, it’s a vibrant, family-friendly way to experience and support Louisiana’s rich craft traditions.

Gulf Brew 2025

Saturday, October 18, 2025, 1pm-5pm
Downtown Lafayette, LA
Gulf Brew transforms Downtown Lafayette into a beer-centric street festival with more than 200 types of beer, live music, arts & crafts vendors hand selected by Louisiana Crafts Guild, yard games, Family Fun Zone, and more. Proceeds support the arts in Acadiana!

WEEKLY

Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Market

Saturdays 9am-12 noon
Moncus Park, Lafayette, LA
Come shop under the oak trees at this popular weekly market. Buy locally-crafted gifts while sipping coffee, dancing to Cajun music, and browsing fresh produce and other foods.

Festival International de Louisiane

April 23-27, 2025
Downtown, Lafayette, LA

Each April, Downtown Lafayette comes alive for a 5-day celebration featuring a diverse lineup of international and local musical performances, cultural events, visual arts displays, and food vendors. Since its inception in 1987, the festival has grown to become one of the largest international festivals in the United States, attracting visitors with its free admission, workshops, art installations, and family-friendly activities that highlight Louisiana’s rich cultural heritage.