October Events at a Glance

Cooler temperatures bring more fall activites:

4              Mercredi Show, Chubby Carrier, Carencro Pelican Park, 6-8:30 – www.lafayettetravel.com/events/concert-series/the-mercredi-show

5              Rhythms on the River, Lafayette, 5:30p – Jet Seven – www.lafayettetravel.com/events/concert-series/rhythms-on-river/

6              South Louisiana Community Health Festival, Parc Sans Souci, 11-2, www.beaconconnections.org

6              Food Truck Friday, Moncus Park, Lafayette, 11-2 p.m. – www.moncuspark.org

6              DTA- Celebración de la Hispanidad, 5:45-9p – www.downtownlafayette.org

6-8          73^rd Annual Louisiana Cattle Festival, Abbeville, www.louisianacattlefestival.org

6-8          Tour de Teche Canoe Race, www.cajuntravel.com

7-8          Robert’s Cove Germanfest, St. Leo, www.robertscovegermanfest.com

7              Movies in the Parc, Parc Sans Souci, Harry Potter and Goblet of Fire, 5:30 pm, www.downtownlafayette.org/events-landing/movies-in-the-parc

7              Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Football vs. Texas State Bobcats Football, Cajun Field, Louisiana Salutes – www.ragincajuns.com

7              Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market, Bayou Carlin Cove, Delcambre – 9-1, www.delcambremarket.org

7              Walk to End Alzheimer’s, City Club River Ranch, 9 a.m., www.act.alz.org

7              BBB Shred Day, Acadiana Mall, 8-noon, www.bbb.org/acadiana

7              Stearman End of the Year Fly-in, Jennings Airport, www.jeffdavis.org

7              Carencro Kiwanis Club Stars, Stripes and Masquerade Nights – Carencro Community Center 6 p, www.KidsNeedKiwanis.org

7-15       “The Nerd” A Block Off Broadway, The Strand Theater, Jennings, www.jeffdavis.org

10           Turn It Up Tuesdays – Colby Latiolais & Ambush, Founders Park Jennings 6-8, www.jeffdavis.org

10           CADA Taste N Tell, Bayou Rum Distillery Event Center, Lacassine, www.jeffdaviscada.com

11           Mercredi Show, Louisiana Red, Carencro Pelican Park, 6-8:30pm, www.lafayettetravel.com/events/concert-series/the-mercredi-show

12           Downtown Rising, www.downtownlafayette.org

12           Rhythms on the River, Lafayette, 5:30p – Chee Weez, www.lafayettetravel.com/events/concert-series/rhythms-on-river/

13           Jeff Davis Parish Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble, Jennings Golf Club, 8am, www.jeffdavis.org

13           Food Truck Friday, Moncus Park, Lafayette, 11-2 p.m. – www.moncuspark.org

13           Bach Lunch, Lafayette, 11-1 Michael Juan Nunez w/Eric Adcock, www.downtownlafayette.org/bach-lunch

13           Uncorked Art Walk, Sunset, 5:30-8:30p

13-15     Festivals Acadiens et Créoles. Girard Park, Lafayette. www.festivalsacadiens.com

13-15     Semi-Annual Antique Fair & Yard Sale, Washington,

13-31     Spooktacular Drive Thru Lights Display – Enterprise Blvd – admission.

14           Louisiana Orphan Train Annual Gathering, Louisiana Orphan Train Museum, 10-2,

www.laorphantrainmuseum.com

14-15     Cemetery Tours & Historical Reenactments, St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, 6-8,

www.cajuntravel.com

14           Gubernatorial Primary Election

14           Footprints Forever 5K 1Mile Run, River Ranch, www.maddiesfootprints.org/donate

14           Shadows Arts & Crafts fair, Shadows on the Teche, New Iberia, www.shadowsontheteche.org

14           Tailgate BBQ Cook-off, Jennings, www.jenningsfestival@gmail.com

14           Kiwanis of Acadiana Zydeco Pancake Breakfast, Parc International, 8 a.m., https://k11044.site.kiwanis.org/zydeco-pancake-breakfast

14           Anything Beef Cook-off, Sunset MG Association, 9-4pm, Astros Kingdom, www.sunsetmardigras.com

14-15     World Championship Gumbo Cookoff, Bouligny Plaza, NI, www.iberiachamber.org/gumbocookoff

16           Explore Early Literacy, Oaks at Moncus Park, Lafayette, 5-7, www.acadianafamilytree.org

16           UL Homecoming Food Truck Round-Up, Alumni Center, 4-7p, https://adminfinance.louisiana.edu/auxiliary-services

17           Symphony in the Sky, www.acadianasymphony.org/symphony-in-the-sky

17-20     Bike Across La Louisiane, www.laTRAIL.org

17           Turn It Up Tuesdays – Straight Whiskey, Founders Park Jennings 6-8, www.jeffdavis.org

18           Mercredi Show, Jamie Bergeron, Carencro Pelican Park, 6-8:30pm, www.lafayettetravel.com/events/concert-series/the-mercredi-show

19           Rhythms on the River, Lafayette, 5:30p – Julian Primeaux, www.lafayettetravel.com/events/concert-series/rhythms-on-river/

19-22     International Rice Festival, Crowley, www.ricefestival.com

20           Food Truck Friday, Moncus Park, Lafayette, 11-2 p.m. – www.moncuspark.org

20           Bach Lunch, Lafayette, 11-1, Major Handy & Louisiana Blues Band ft. Sharona Thomas, www.downtownlafayette.org/bach-lunch

20           Jeff Davis Special Olympics Horseshoes & Bocce Ball, Welsh H.S. 8:30-noon, www.jeffdavis.org

20-29    IPAL- Next to Normal, New Iberia Essanee Theater, 2pm & 7:30pm, www.ipaltheater.com

21           Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Football vs. Georgia State Panthers Football, Cajun Field HOMECOMING

21           Gulf Brew, Lafayette (Jefferson and Vermilion Streets), www.acadianacenterforthearts.org/events/gulf-brew-2023

21           Boudin Cook-off & Bacon Festival, Parc International, www.boudincookoff.com

21           Shake Your Trail Feather Festival, Paddle Parade and Party in the Parc, Breaux Bridge,

www.techeproject.org

21           Movie Under the Oaks, -Halloweentown – 7 p.m., Lake Arthur, www.jeffdavis.org

21           Louisiana Boil Meat Festival, Yambilee Ag Arena, Opelousas, 11-11

21           Tailgating Cook-off, Loreauville Park, www.tailgatingcookoff@yahoo.com

22           Food Truck Friday, Moncus Park, Lafayette, 11-2 p.m. – www.moncuspark.org

24           Turn It Up Tuesdays – Leroy Thomas, Founders Park Jennings 6-8, www.cityofjennings.com

24           Symphony in the Sky, Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, 5:30 p.m., Vermilion St. Parking Garage,

www.acadianasymphony.org

26           Rhythms on the River, Lafayette, 5:30p – Atchafalaya, www.lafayettetravel.com/events/concert-series/rhythms-on-river/

26           Cinema & the Symphony, Heymann, Lafayette 7 p.m. (ASO), www.acadianasymphony.org

27           Food Truck Friday, Moncus Park, Lafayette, 11-2 p.m. – www.moncuspark.org

27           Bach Lunch, Parc Sans Souci, Lafayette – 11-1, www.lafayettesciencemuseum.org

27-28     Blackpot Festival & Cookoff, Vermilionville, www.blackpotfestival.com

28           Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce 19th Annual Gumbo Cook-off, Crowley Enterprise Building, 10a – www.acadiaparishchamber.org/news-events/gumbo-cookoff

28           South Alabama Jaguars Football vs. Louisiana Lafayette Ragin Cajuns Football, Mobile AL, www.RaginCajuns.com

28           Autumn in the Oaks, Moncus Park Lafayette, 3 p.m., www.moncuspark.org

28           LARC’s Chili Cook-Off, 10-2 p.m., Acadian Village, www.acadianvillage.org

28           Monster Mash, LARC Acadian Village (adult only), www.acadianvillage.org

28           Jennings Alive Festival, Downtown Jennings, www.jenningsfestival@gmail.com

28           Sweet Dough Pie Festival, Grand Coteau Town Park, 9-5, www.sweetdoughgc.com

28           DSAA Buddy Walk, Parc International, Lafayette, www.dsaa.info/events

28           Halloween Art and Nature Festival, Atelier de la Nature, 10 a.m., www.atelierdelanature.org

29           LOPA Trail Run for Life, Cherokee Ridge Horse Farm, Carencro 9 a.m., www.give.lopa.org

29           Boo on the Avenue Chili Cook-off, Lake Arthur Park, 4 p.m., www.jeffdavis.org

29           Boo on the Avenue, Lake Arthur Park, costume contest, games, 2-5, www.jeffdavis.org

31           Jennings Trick or Treat on Main St., www.jeffdavis.org

31           HALLOWEEN