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.

06/18/2026
06/18/2026

Blackpot Festival & Cookoff is excited to be celebrating our 20th anniversary this year!  We hope you can join us and celebrate 20 years of music, food, and culture! 

Pops, Poppa, Dad, Daddio, Chief -- whatever you call the father(s) in your life, show him (them, the more the merrier) a...
06/17/2026

Pops, Poppa, Dad, Daddio, Chief -- whatever you call the father(s) in your life, show him (them, the more the merrier) a great time this Father's Day weekend at Vermilionville. Come, tour the historic village, stop for a bite to eat at La Cuisine de Maman -- Saturday plate lunch is Pulled Pork Sandwich, and Sunday's BBQ Buffet features BBQ Chicken & BBQ Ribs! But the main event -- the weekend's music! Saturday, our FREE CFMA Cajun Jam will be led by the Holiday Playgirls, Renee Reed & Juliane Mahoney, and the Bal du Dimanche, Sunday, 1-4 PM will be Horace Trahan & the Ossun Express -- free to BVD members, $12 general admission. So show Dad an historic time this Father's Day at Vermilionville!

06/17/2026

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Vermilionville will host a Father's Day celebration on Sunday, June 21, featuring a BBQ buffet, live Cajun music, and gift shopping opportunities at its on-site

Visit this week — you’ll get amazing lunches served with a side of living history!
06/15/2026

Visit this week — you’ll get amazing lunches served with a side of living history!

Oh my, what a splendiferous week for Plate Lunches at La Cuisine de Maman. Close your eyes and pick one (several!) and you won't be disappointed. Meatball Stew! Seafood Cornbread!! Father's Day BBQ Buffet!!! Come have lunch with us this week, you deserve it. Plate lunches include entree, side dish, fluffy homemade buttermilk biscuit, cup of gumbo or salad, dessert & a drink, $14.95, Seafood Friday $15.95 -- Sunday BBQ Buffet, all you can eat, $17.95. La Cuisine de Maman, inside Vermilionville across from the Lafayette airport. See ya this week!

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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