Posted 2:17 PM 4/30/2012 by KATC
Festival International de Louisiane is pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 Festival Scavenger Hunt hosted through the official 2012 Festival iPhone and Android Mobile App.
1stplace Brittany Williams, 2nd Place Erin Green, and 3rd Place Isabelle Burleigh.
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Posted 10:25 AM 4/29/2012 by Chris Welty
Thousands of tourists from across the world are flocking to the Hub City for Festival International de Louisiane and that means big bucks for Acadiana.
"It's my favorite time of year. All my friends from college are home and the weather is perfect! It's good to have the great food and the (More) • Video (1)
Posted 6:42 PM 4/28/2012 by Erin Steuber
With thousands on the streets of downtown Lafayette, local businesses are bringing in thousands of dollars. Festival is always crowded, but this year places like Marley's and Legends are seeing more business than they have in the past. "This week alone from Wednesday on, it's been crazy so (More) • Video (1)
Posted 5:26 PM 4/27/2012 by Erin Steuber
One of the more than 50 bands playing at Festival this weekend is here for the first time. Canailles has played large venues before, but nothing like this. Saying Louisiana is where their music gets its sound. "Some of the roots of the band the inspiration comes from here so its a privelege (More) • Video (1)
Posted 5:38 PM 4/26/2012 by KATC
KATC and KTDY present The Chat Room, the newest addition to Festival Internations de Louisiane with the the assistance of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Center for Cultural Tourism.
Historians and cutural personalities from the Acadiana community will conduct interviews with (More)
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Posted 5:29 PM 4/26/2012 by KATC
We've created the Festival International de Louisiane Gallery on katc.com. Start filling it up by uploading your favorite Festival pictures from your smartphone! Just go to the KATC app, and upload them there. We'll pick some to highlight on our shows throughout the weekend.
Posted 4:04 PM 4/26/2012 by KATC
The 2012 poster and pin is designed by Anne and Curtis Darrah. Pins will be on sale at booths near each stage. Buying a pin helps keep Festival International free.
You can get your 2012 Festival International poster along with other festival merchandise at "La Boutique du Festival." It's on the corner of Jefferson and Main Streets, near Scene Malibu.
Posted 3:21 PM 4/26/2012 by KATC
The Official Free Festival Mobile App (iPhone & Android) is available. It is your official electronic guide to Festival!
The Mobile App is your one-stop shop for all things Festival. Find out when your favorite bands are playing, check out the full listing of food, and arts and crafts (More)
Posted 3:17 PM 4/26/2012 by KATC
The Festival Shuttle picks up at Cajun Field and drops off at the Official Festival Shuttle stop downtown, on the corner of Jefferson Street and Lee Ave, near the Filling Station and conveniently located next to the Festival Volunteer Center. The Festival Shuttles start 30 minutes before Festival (More)
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Posted 5:52 PM 4/25/2012 by Erin Steuber
Do you think you're the ultimate fan of Festival International de Louisiane? There's an app to help you prove it. For the first time ever, Festival fans can take part in a scavenger hunt. "The Festival is 26 years-old now, and we've had many people say they are the ultimate festival (More) • Video (1)