Cajun French Music Jam

A Very Special CFMA Cajun Jam this Saturday, 1-3 PM. JIMMY BREAUX and KEVIN HUVAL will lead us, and Louisiana Folk Roots will unveil their new poster! We're excited! Join us for FREE. Bring your instrument if you'd like to play along, or bring your dancing shoes to tap along.

Bal du Dimanche

Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host live music, EVERY SUNDAY from 1-4 p.m. THIS SUNDAY, a very special Courir de Mardi Gras Bal, featuring FEU FOLLET. Admission is only $10, FREE for Vermilionville members, and includes a self-guided tour of the living history museum. AND -- THIS IS NEW -- if you attend the Zydeco Dance Lessons at 11 AM at Wildcat Brothers Distillery in Gator Cove, show your wristband in the Visitors Center for $2 off admission! Learn the moves, then come to Vermilionville to show 'em off!!

Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant -- open from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features an all-you-can-eat buffet on Sundays. Admission to the Sunday Dance is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership. To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link: CLICK HERE.

Courir de Mardi Gras THIS SUNDAY February 12

Come out to Vermilionville to experience a traditional Mardi Gras run Sunday, February 12th, 2023. The whole family can participate in this interactive event where the Basile Mardi Gras Association shares in the medieval tradition of the Courir de Mardi Gras. Disguised revelers, led by Le Capitaine and singing La Chanson de Mardi Gras will make their way through the historic village begging for the ingredients to make a gumbo.

The event will begin at 10 AM with a screening of Pat Mire’s iconic Mardi Gras documentary, “Dance for a Chicken,” which reveals the secrets and history of the rural Mardi Gras run or Courir. At 11 AM, musician Kevin Rees will demonstrate the use of the “Chanson de Mardi Gras,” with the attendees. At 11:30 AM, the Basile Mardi Gras Association will begin the run through the historic village and will end with the famous chicken chase for children. After the run, grab a delicious lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman, then join us in the dancehall for live music from Feu Follet, 1 PM – 4 PM. This is one historic event you will not want to miss. Mark your calendars and come pass a good time with us THIS SUNDAY at Vermilionville.