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When autumn rolls around, most people think of pumpkins, falling leaves, and cozy sweaters. But in Lafayette, Louisiana, the heart of Cajun and Creole country, fall means something a little more lively: dancing under oak trees, sampling boudin and cracklins, sipping craft beer, and swaying to Zydeco rhythms until the stars come out.
Nicknamed the Happiest City in America, Lafayette has earned its reputation by blending irresistible food, foot-tapping music, and rich cultural traditions into a way of life. And if there’s one thing this city does best, it’s throwing a party. No matter the time of year, there’s always something to celebrate, but fall is when the festival calendar really shines…