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• Weekend Rundown February 18-20

  February 18, 2011 1:55 PM

  Here's a look at what's going on around Acadiana this weekend. Let's see if the Ragin' Cajuns can continue their winning streak with their ninth win! The Cajuns will be hosting Western Kentucky Saturday at 7 pm. This Saturday night is also "fear the beard" night! If you... more »

• Weekend Rundown for December 18-19

  December 17, 2010 8:03 PM

  Here's what's happening around Acadiana this weekend. Anyone looking for some thrills should check out the USASFMC Motorcycle Run and Parachute Jump, presented by the U.S. Army Special Forces.The event is happening at 10 a.m. on Saturday in Breaux Bridge. Following the event, everyone is invited to lunch at Buck... more »

• Weekend Rundown

  October 1, 2010 10:12 AM

  FRIDAY Downtown Alive FRIDAY/ SATURDAY Louisiana Cajun Food Festival in Kaplan SATURDAY Latin Music Festival @ Parc International 2nd Annual Walking Away From SIDS Walk A Thon in New Iberia City Park Youngsville Middle School Walk for Literacy from 9-11 at Sugarmill Pond SATURDAY/ SUNDAY... more »

• Weekend Rundown: May 14, 2010

  May 14, 2010 6:39 PM

  You can dance, ride or walk your way to a good time this weekend in Acadiana. Music & Market conitnues in Opelousas with Lil Nate' & the Zydeco Big Timers. The performance runs from 6-8:30pm Friday night at the Courthouse Square. Folks are revving up those engines for the... more »

• Weekend Rundown: April 23, 2010

  April 23, 2010 8:07 PM

  Thousands are expected to attend Festival International this weekend in Lafayette, but there are many other festivities around Acadiana. Folks craving Cajun cuisine can head out to the Etouffee Festival in Arnaudville. The event runs through Sunday. Along with tons of hot bands, there will also be arts and... more »

• Weekend Rundown: April 16, 2010

  April 16, 2010 6:27 PM

  Le Festival Du' Bon Temps a Broussard is underway at Broussard Commons on Albertson Pkwy. The event runs until 11pm Friday night, then from 11am-11pm Saturday. The festival includes local bands arts and crafts and cajun and creole dishes. Terry and the Zydeco Bad Boys headline this Friday's Music... more »

• Weekend Rundown: March 26, 2010

  March 26, 2010 5:44 PM

  It's an Easter Egg-stravaganza across Acadiana this Saturday. In Rayne, the "Hippity-Hop Hunt" kicks off at 11am at the Bernard-Bertrand house grounds. In Opelousas, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity hosts and Easter egg hunt at City Park from 10am-4pm. The St. Martin Humane Society also hosts an Easter egg hunt to... more »

• Weekend Rundown: March 19, 2010

  March 19, 2010 6:24 PM

  The sun is shining and Acadiana is ready to head outdoors to enjoy the gorgeous weather. But, Friday and Saturday nights the Monster Jam kicks into high gear inside the Cajundome. There will be highflying and smashing tricks by your favorite Monster trucks. Saturday morning, the Life Church in Lafayette... more »

• Weekend Rundown: December 4, 2009

  December 3, 2009 9:21 AM

  Let there be light. You can catch the twinkling lights in two different locations. Head to Le Vieux Village in Opelousas for the 8th annual Lighting of the Village , or the Oil Center in Lafayette for the Festival of Light . Both events begin at 5pm Friday night. The... more »

• Weekend Rundown: November 27, 2009

  November 27, 2009 1:48 PM

  United Blood Services in Lafayette hosts a special Black Friday Blood Drive on Friday. Donors will be entered to win several prizes. If you'd like to donate blood, call 235-LIFE(5433) for more information. Acadiana will be walking in remembrance this Saturday. The 3rd Annual World Aids Walk begins at 11am,... more »

• Weekend Rundown: November 20, 2009

  November 20, 2009 8:47 AM

  Jambalya, duck, bacon and much more will be served up at the 7th Annual Brudley's Wild Game, Seafood and Jambalaya Cook-off. $20 gets you into the Sugarena in New Iberia for the all you can eat event. Nik-L Beer provides the last performance on a Friday before the end of... more »

• Weekend Rundown: November 13, 2009

  November 13, 2009 8:36 AM

  The 27th annual Frog Festival is hopping in Rayne. Events include the frog racing and jumping contests, poker run, and festival parade on Saturday. It gets cracking in Port Barre for the Cracklin Festival . Head to Veterans Memorial Park through Sunday for the big feast, which includes additional food... more »

• Weekend Rundown: November 06, 2009

  November 5, 2009 9:00 AM

  Didn't get your fill of tricks and treats? Head over to Parc International this Saturday where witches and flying monkeys come alive in "The Wizard of Oz". Movies in the Parc gets rolling at 7pm. You can get full on chili in New Iberia. From 10am-3pm on Saturday, City Park... more »

• Weekend Rundown: October 30, 2009

  October 30, 2009 8:19 AM

  A terrifying musical melody gets you in the Halloween spirit on Friday. UL's Symphony Orchestra dresses for the part at 7:30 in Angelle Hall for this year's Halloween concert. Local businesses join in on the trick-or-treating. Friday, some merchants in Downtown Crowley pass out treats for "Witchy Way down Main... more »

• Weekend Rundown: October 23, 2009

  October 23, 2009 7:55 AM

  The 4th Annual Jeep Jaunt gets rolling Sunday morning at Celebrity Theatres in Broussard. The 35-mile, police escorted ride takes off at 9:30. For a unique wine tasting experience with cuisine from local chefs, head to Hilliard University Museum this weekend. The Acadiana Wine and Food Festival will offer elegant... more »

• Weekend Rundown: October 16, 2009

  October 16, 2009 8:37 AM

  The International Rice Festival runs through Sunday, October 18th. GMA's Tom Voinche is the Grand Marshall for Saturday's Parade. The 2nd Annual Boudin Cook-off will be held this Saturday at Parc Sans Souci from 10am-4pm. 20 different meat markets will have samples for 50cents each. Downtown St. Martinville is... more »