May brings out the best in our Momma Bears, and what better way to celebrate than giving Mom the gift of travel to the Cajun Coast! Come at the beginning of May for the Bayou Teche Black Bear Fest when Momma and the whole family of bears get celebrated.

Spring has sprung on the Cajun Coast of Louisiana, and there’s no better time to explore all that our vibrant region has to offer! From lively festivals to delicious seafood, there’s something for everyone this Spring Festival Season!

The Cajun Coast is known for its many festivals each

With Mardi Gras just behind us, it’s time to bring on Spring Festival season with celebrations like Basin Brew Fest and the Irish-Italian Walking Parade! Enjoy the family-friendly, festive, cultural celebrations! And of course, nature springs into its own celebrations that you can enjoy all season long!

The Krewe of

The Mardi Gras season is in full swing on the Cajun Coast, beginning January 6, the Epiphany or Three Kings’ Day, continuing through Mardi Gras Day, always 40 days before Easter which is set based on the spring equinox.

This year Fat Tuesday falls on February 21

The new year means new adventures and new paths to explore! The Cajun Coast is full of new possibilities throughout its age-old, mystical waterways and the cities and towns that have built up along its fresh and saltwater shores. With its seductive waterways and hypnotic beauty, you can plan to

Any time is a good time to visit the Cajun Coast, but Christmas is an especially magical time! Christmas on the Cajun Coast finds holiday events with a Cajun twist – from Papa Noel being pulled on a shrimp boat by his team of gators to feasting on Cajun fare

The holidays can be stressful, but the Cajun Coast has your path to de-stress this season! Take in the beauty of the Atchafalaya Basin, shop main street towns all dressed up for the holidays, and eat your way through spots with the freshest of seafood and Cajun & Creole delights

Fall not only features Halloween’s spooky fun, but it is also harvest time with cooler temps for outdoor activities, so on the Cajun Coast that means a lot of festivals to celebrate! You will want to schedule your visit to the Cajun Coast in October, since every weekend features a

Even as school gets started, come weekend on the water on the Cajun Coast! Back to School means extra costs, so we’ve compiled a list of the Top 10 FREE & CHEAP Things to Do with the Kids!
1) Kids will enjoy learning about the oil industry on this

Come celebrate at Louisiana’s most unique and oldest chartered harvest festival on Labor Day Weekend! Beginning nearly 90 years ago as a blessing of the shrimp harvest and a celebration of the many who labored in the deep Gulf waters, the petroleum industry was added in 1967 to also honor

Summer on the Cajun Coast means lots of opportunities for full days of adventure and staying cool on the water! We have put together a Family-friendly itinerary for summer fun! And a list of summer options below!

Come summer on the coast!

FUN ON THE WATER<br

From a lakeside retreat (with paddle boat, jet ski or barge rentals!) to a State Park paradise, to historic homes with ample front porches, you can find your perfect summer getaway on the Cajun Coast!

Your Louisiana adventure on the Cajun Coast not only includes Cajun culture, food &