ARNAUDVILLE, La. (KMDL-FM) – It’s a big weekend in south Louisiana when it comes to festivals and live music. Festival International de Louisiane runs from Wednesday through Sunday in Downtown Lafayette. At the same time, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival kicks off its first of two weekends this Thursday at the Fairgrounds.
Those are both massive festivals. If you’re looking for something more of a small-town feel, then you might consider a trip to St. Landry Parish for the annual Etouffee Festival in the heart of Arnaudville.
The festival runs from Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, April 25, on the grounds of St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, located at 232 Main St in Arnaudville. Admission and parking are free throughout the festivities.
Etouffee Festival Hours for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
The festival hours will be as follows:
- Thursday, April 23, 2026: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Family Night – Carnival Only)
- Friday, April 24, 2026: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Saturday, April 25, 2026: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Mayor’s Cook-Off, Auto Show, and Bingo: Special Events Schedule
This year’s Etouffee Festival will feature a carnival, live music, mayor’s cook-off, auto show, bingo, and more.
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Here is a rundown of some of those big events:…