LAFAYETTE, La. — Festivals Acadiens et Créoles returns to Girard Park, October 10–12, 2025, bringing together the best of Cajun and Creole music, food, and art. Now in its 51st year, the festival continues its legacy as a free, three-day celebration of Acadiana’s vibrant traditions, offering an authentic experience for both locals and visitors.
Five Stages of Music: From the driving rhythms of Zydeco to the soulful melodies of Cajun fiddles, five stages of continuous live music will showcase legendary performers alongside rising stars. Audiences can expect to hear festival favorites as well as new collaborations that keep these living traditions fresh and evolving, according to festival organizers.
Bayou Food Festival: No Louisiana festival is complete without food, and Festivals Acadiens et Créoles is a feast for all the senses. Culture Sur la Table brings the festival kitchen to life with cooking demonstrations from local chefs, featuring dishes from rice and gravy to Cajun-Asian fusion. Throughout the park, food vendors will serve up beloved classics — gumbo, jambalaya, boudin, cracklins, and more…