Vermilionville

Vermilionville Living history museum representing Native Americans, Acadians, Creoles & peoples of African descent.
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Opened in 1990, Vermilionville represents the cultural mission of the Bayou Vermilion District; a living history museum and folklife park sharing appreciation for the history, culture, and natural resources of the Native Americans, Acadians, Creoles, and peoples of African descent in the Attakapas region through the end of the 1800s. Through historic interpretation and conservation along the Bayou

Vermilion, we strive to educate guests on the interactions of these groups and the connections between past and contemporary folklife, thus empowering guests to apply these lessons from our shared histories. The park sits on a 23-acre site on the banks of the Bayou Vermilion with 19 structures, including seven restored original homes with more than 13 local artisans that provide demonstrations on a variety of essential crafts performed by the various cultures in this region. Vermilionville welcomes nearly 50,000 visitors from all over the world to their park and hosts more than 30 special events geared toward education, music, environment, and culture in addition to weekly Saturday Jam and Sunday Dances.

08/29/2026

Join CPRA for our annual Acadian Cultural Heritage Day on Saturday, August 29, from 1–4 p.m. at the LSU Center for River Studies!

This free, family-friendly event connects our community with organizations dedicated to preserving the Acadian traditions that have been passed down through generations of Louisianans.

Enjoy Cajun dancing from the Allemands Elementary School Traveling Cajun Dancers and partner exhibitors such as Acadian Brown Cotton, Acadian Museum, Codofil -Agence des Affaires Francophones de Louisiane, Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, Louisiana Office of Cultural Development Archaeology Office, Cajun French Music Association Baton Rouge, Atchafalaya Basinkeeper, Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building, Vermilionville, BSA Swamp Base, Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau and more! Tours of the River Model will also be offered through the event.

Need to cool off? Kona Ice of Baton Rouge will be on site with delicious snow cones available for purchase throughout the event!

Mark your calendars, bring your family and friends, and join us in celebrating the rich traditions that continue to shape Louisiana today!

Weekend music this week at Vermilionville — the jammers are back! Our CFMA FREE Cajun Jam Saturday 1-3 PM features Dylan...
08/27/2026

Weekend music this week at Vermilionville — the jammers are back! Our CFMA FREE Cajun Jam Saturday 1-3 PM features Dylan Aucoin & Brazos Huval, and Cedric Watson et Bijou Créole take the stage for Le Bal du Dimanche Sunday Dance 1-4 PM. The Sunday dance is free for Vermilionville members, $12 general admission. Allons danser!

Bal du Dimanche schedule through September!
08/21/2026

Bal du Dimanche schedule through September!

Weekend music at Vermilionville -- we've got good news and bad news -- bad news first, no CFMA Cajun Jam this weekend be...
08/21/2026

Weekend music at Vermilionville -- we've got good news and bad news -- bad news first, no CFMA Cajun Jam this weekend because of a private event -- but on to the good news: Sunday's Bal du Dimanche will be Zydeco Roux, on stage 1-4 PM! Come have lunch, (La Cuisine de Maman's Sunday Buffet -- YUM!) grab an adult beverage or two, and dance the afternoon away. (If you just can't stand the heat, the dance will be broadcast live on KRVS Public Media 1-3 PM -- but we'd love to see you!)

08/18/2026

Don’t miss out on our 4th year🎉
Vermilionville




08/17/2026

Annnnd here we go again! Another week to come have lunch with us at La Cuisine de Maman in Vermilionville. Plate lunches are delicious -- peep Wednesday, Meatball Stew (Al Hebert I'm talking to you!) They all come with entree, a homemade buttermilk biscuit, cup of gumbo or side salad, side veggie, dessert (don't pass up our stellar bread pudding) and a beverage, $14.95, Seafood Friday, $15.95. Sunday's buffet -- two entrees, loads of sides, gumbo, salad, biscuits, dessert, beverage, all you can eat, $17.95. So yeah, come have lunch with us this week! ✔️

08/16/2026

We're happy to have Elise Leavy back!

Elise Leavy has a distinctly unique voice as a singer and songwriter. Often likened to Joni Mitchell and Judee Sill, Elise says it must be the California seawater getting inside her head and heart from an early age. She has been writing songs since she was 8 years old, and has studied the art of singing and harmony for the better part of her 24 years. After moving to Lafayette, Elise has been a very popular staple and the festival is happy to have her playing the festival this year! Blackpot Festival will be October 25th & 26th at Vermilionville in Lafayette, LA. All festival information can be found at https://www.blackpotfestival.com/.

08/15/2026
08/14/2026

Address

300 Fisher Road
Lafayette, LA
70508

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(337) 233-4077

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