Your Gateway to Cajun Country
At Bayou Wilderness, you aren’t just booking a campsite; you’re securing a front-row seat to the best of South Louisiana. Our central location in Lafayette makes us the ideal home base for travelers yearning to explore the “fascinating region” that surrounds us.
Vermilionville
Immerse yourself in a living history museum and folklife park that portrays Acadian, Creole, and Native American cultures from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Jean Lafitte National Park
Discover the fascinating origin story of the Cajun people through interactive exhibits and films.
Avery Island
Visit the home of TABASCO® Sauce and explore the stunning Jungle Gardens, a 170-acre botanical treasure.
Downtown Lafayette
Just minutes away, experience “The Hub City” with its vibrant live music scene, boutique shopping, and world-class restaurants.
LA 31 Bayou Teche Brewery
Enjoy fresh beer or cajun wood fire pizza or book a tour of the brewery.
Lafayette Parish Tourism
Find events, things to do, places to eat, and places to stay to help plan your vacation.
Pack & Paddle
Pack & Paddle is a community hub for the folks that frequent swamps, marshes and forests. Connect with adventures and new gear.
Events
Stay up to date with everything happening at Bayou Wilderness! From quiet weekend retreats to bustling holiday events, check here to plan your stay around our scheduled activities.
January:
Occurs every second Saturday of the month. Local artists, galleries, and studios showcase their current works in Downtown Lafayette.
Louisiana’s Second oldest Film Festival. It’s an 8 day festival beginning in the last week of January in and around Lafayette, LA.
Live music every Wednesday at pelican park in Carencro, LA.
February:
Parades throughout the month in Lafayette and surrounding areas. Parades schedule on Home page.
March:
Trail rides, food, and music in Opelousas, LA.
Here’s the Beef Cook-Off – St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission (cajuntravel.com)
Free outdoor concert series in Downtown Lafayette, LA.
St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Downtown Lafayette at Parc International.
Celebrate Celtic and Irish American Culture.
3-day overnight paddle down the Bayou Vermilion starting from the Acadiana Park Nature Station to the Palmetto Island State Park. 50 Miles.
Lafayette Vermillion Voyage | March 27-29 | Guided Canoe Tour (lafayettetravel.com)
April:
Celebrate the Poboy sandwich! First Saturday of April in Downtown Lafayette, LA.
A 4-day touring ride through south Louisiana that is a festival on wheels. Eat, Dance, and Ride your Bicycle. Takes place the week after Easter.
CYCLE ZYDECO – Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Cycling Festival
A 5-day celebration of music, food, and art from around the world.
Black Pot Beef Cook-Off
May:
First weekend in May. Enjoy fun, food, and Music.
Fresh herbs, yard art, plants and flowers, and food trucks.
Sunset Herb and Garden Festival 2024, a Home and Garden Show in Sunset
The largest 1-day zydeco festival in the world. Takes place Downtown Lafayette, LA.
June:
Event includes: Car Show, Arts and Crafts Fair, Queen’s Pageant, and a 5K Race
Buggy Festival 2024 & 2025 in Church Point, Louisiana, USA – FestivalNexus
A 2-day music festival, presenting traditional Cajun musicians, dancing, food, and contests.
July:
A summer-long celebration of Lafayette’s local restaurants. Diners are treated to deals offered by some of the EatLafayette restaurants.
EatLafayette Celebration | Restaurants & Cuisine (lafayettetravel.com)
August:
Events include: a shrimp cook-off, queen’s pageant, Fais-do-do’s, food booths, carnival rides, and the blessing of the shrimp boat fleet.
Enjoy music and food at this wonderful celebration.
September:
Enjoy people, food, and music. Located in Rayne, LA.
A celebration of sugar cane the last full weekend of September in New Iberia, LA.
October:
Parades, pageants, and hot air balloons in Abbeville, LA.
In Lafayette, LA, have fun with live music, dancing, a cook-off, and even camping!
Celebrate cotton with the king and queen, watch the parade, and join the tournament. Located in Ville Platte, LA.
Largest agricultural event in Louisiana.
Enjoy great music, food, and people.
Lafayette’s Original Boudin Cookoff and The Acadiana Bacon Fest
Hot Rods, Vintage Cars, and Live Music in Lafayette, LA.
Enjoy music and while being submersed in the creole culture.
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles – Louisiana Music Festival – Lafayette, LA
135-mile race in canoes, kayaks, SUPs, and pirogues along the entire length of Bayou Teche.
November:
Rides, Games . and a Cracklin Cook-Off in Port Barre, LA.
A 4-day celebration filled with screenings, workshops, panels, parties, and live performances. Located in Downtown Lafeyette, LA.
December:
A tour of several local historic and modern homes as well as local businesses. The first Sunday of the month in St. Martinville, LA.
Christmas Tour of Homes (lafayettetravel.com)
Delcambre Street Christmas Parade.
Second Sunday in December. Parade with Santa Clause, Marching bands, and dance groups.
Delcambre Main Street Christmas Parade (lafayettetravel.com)
Take photos with Santa Clause and sip Hot Chocolate while walking through the magical wonderland of lights.
6-week long Christmas series. Includes: The City of Lights, The Parade, The Fireworks, The Santa House, and More.