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.

This weekend, you can dance to the beat of Vermilionville... Saturday, our free CFMA Cajun Jam, 1-3 PM will be led by Au...
09/04/2026

This weekend, you can dance to the beat of Vermilionville... Saturday, our free CFMA Cajun Jam, 1-3 PM will be led by Austin Monceaux and Josh Elkins... and Sunday, 1-4 PM, zydeco down with Lance George and Southern Pressure Zydeco -- our Bal du Dimanche is free for BVD/Vermilionville members, $12 general admission, which also gives you a self-guided tour of our historic village. Come early, have lunch at La Cuisine de Maman -- Saturday's Plate Lunch is Cajun Brisket, and Honey Ham & Smothered Chicken head our Sunday Buffet. Come spend your weekend with us! Vermilionville, across from the Lafayette airport.

We appreciate our hardworking river crew!
09/03/2026

We appreciate our hardworking river crew!

09/02/2026

Well folks, the moment you've all been waiting for....the 2026 bands are live on the website!

We're so excited to have some amazing bands perform at the festival! Make sure to grab your tickets and come celebrate our 20th anniversary! We hope to see you at the Blackpot Festival and Cookoff 2026, happening at Vermilionville in Lafayette, LA October 30th and 31st!

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!)

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

Website

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