COME CELEBRATE THE CREOLE CULTURE WITH  US!

Every year, Vermilionville celebrates the cultures of Acadiana that contributed so much to our unique folklife. Come to Vermilionville June 12 for our Creole Culture Day event! On this day we recognize and honor our region’s Creole heritage. So much of our food, traditions, and music comes to our region from the Creole culture, and on this day we demonstrate and celebrate its many contributions to our contemporary folklife.

With our partners at C.R.E.O.L.E. Inc, and support from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, Lafayette Consolidated Government, the Bayou Vermilion District, and the Vermilionville Living History Museum Foundation, this year’s celebration of the Creole culture and history is an event not to be missed.  We’ll commemorate the fascinating Creole story in our festival area and spread through our historic village. Here is a Schedule of Events:

PERFORMANCE CENTER:

-10:30 Herb Green percussion to start the day

-11:00 Cedric Watson and Bijou Creole

-1:00 The Richard J. Catalon Creole Heritage Award

-1:30 Gospel Music Presentation by Francis Leblanc

-2:00 – 5pm Wayne Singleton & Same Ol’ 2 Step

FOR MORE INFORMATION : CLICK HERE.

Cajun French Music Jam

The Cajun French Music Jam is every Saturday at Vermilionville from 1-3 p.m. The Jam is open to participants of all skill levels, those who just want to sit back and listen, and even dancers -- everyone is welcome to join the party! The Cajun French Music Association sponsors the Jam which features some of Louisiana's finest musicians. Admission is FREE and does not include entry to the museum. Come on out this Saturday to Vermilionville to experience live, local, authentic Cajun music.