Festivals
January- Vigilantes on the Bayou
Re-enactment of a pre-Civil War battle between local farmers and wealthier planters. Includes battle re-enactments, campsites, cooking demos and more. Admission fee.
Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site
337-394-3754
February- Black History Month
Remembering our ancestors. Every Saturday 2:00-4:00 PM at the African American Museum. Free Admission
February- Annual Rotary Club Mardi Gras Ball
Renaissance Gala Ball
Cade Community Center | 7:00PM
For info and tickets:
337-394-2233
February- Cornucopia Ball
Childrens and teens’ Mardi Gras Gala
Cade Community Center | 7:00PM
For info and tickets:
337-789-3592
March- Annual Acadian Memorial Heritage Festival
Museum style festival highlighting Cajun tradition and music. Featuring wooden boats, music, dancing, food and drinks, vendors, theatre, storytelling, film and readings. Free Admission.
Evangeline Oak Park
337-394-2258 | info@acadianmemorial.org
April- Cycle Zydeco
3-day bike festival comes through St. Martinville between 11 and 2. Local Food for purchase and music
Festival grounds
May- Traditions and Tales
Diverse, multicultural, intergenerational festival. Includes storytelling, music, dancing, games, tea party, and more. Standard fees apply.
Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site | 10:00AM-3PM
337-394-3754
July- Day of Remembrance
Pay tribute to those Acadians who suffered deportation and exile in 1755 from their homeland. Free Admission
Acadian Memorial | 3:00PM
337-394-2258 | info@acadianmemorial.org
August- Hangin on the Bayou Car, Truck, Bicycle, Motorcycle & Rat Rod Show
Contact Michell Broussard at 337-523-2472 for booth rentals.
Magnolia Park
August- National Day of the Acadian
Celebration of the Acadians with a full day of museum activities and family banner procession. Free Admission
Acadian Memorial
337-394-2258 | info@acadianmemorial.org
October- Tour du Teche
Join us as we welcome paddlers from the Tour du Teche to St. Martinville.
Arrival- Oct 2 (afternoon/evening)
Departure- Early Morning
Near Evangeline Oak
October- Okra Cook-Off
Join us as we judge the best okra dishes in Southwest Louisiana. Admission $5
Festival Grounds | 7:00AM-3:00PM
337-394-2230
October- Annual Kiwanis Pepper Festival
Festival with live music, arts and craft, vendors, food, drinks, and the famous pepper eating contest. Take part in the Pepper 5K and 1-mile fun run.
Festival grounds
November- Annual St. Martin Creole Farmers Market Chariot Parade
Traditional handmade illuminated chariots made from cardboard boxes are pulled through the church square in competition for trophies and prizes. Free Admission
Historic Square | 7:00 PM | 6:30 PM Registration
337-789-3592
December- Supper on the Square
Enjoy and evening of music, food and drinks around the theme of Réunion de Famille and old family recipes all around the Historic St. Martinville Square.
Historic Square | 6:00 and 7:00 PM seatings
For info and tickets:
337-394-2230
December- Tour of Homes
Christmas Tour of Homes Sponsored by the Garden Club of St. Martinville
337-789-3592