News from Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission

Cajun Heartland State Fair

The 22nd Annual Cajun Heartland State Fair, May 27 - June 6 at the Cajundome in Lafayette, promises the best in family entertainment for children of all ages. Attracting over 175,000 people annually, this11-day event features numerous super rides such as the huge white water log ride, the giant Ferris wheel, Crazy Mouse and the Mega Drop! Games, FREE concerts and FREE attractions will entertain everyone. Live music on the Cox Grandstand features Jamie Bergeron, Geno Delafose, Wayne Toups, Sammy Kershaw, The Molly Ringwalds and more. Ride specials and wristbands are available for various dates throughout the fair. Admission is free to the Cajun Heartland State Fair with parking available for $10 per vehicle. The Fair opens at 5 p.m. on weekdays and noon on weekends. Click here for more information on the grandstand schedule, ride specials and special attractions.

Pat's Crawfish Etouffee
The French word étouffée (ay-too-fay) means to smother, referring to a method of cooking that calls for the slow sweating of seasoning vegetables in a fat until a kind of sauce is produced. Crawfish have gained in popularity over the last half century and now can be found in every grocery store in South Louisiana and can be shipped anywhere in the U.S. During crawfish harvesting season, which typically runs February through May, crawfish ponds can be seen from every highway and byway.
Click here to discover how to make Pat's Crawfish Etouffée for yourself. Hint: If you can't get crawfish, shrimp or even chicken will work.

Downtown Alive! - Downtown Lafayette - May 14: Horace Trahan & Ossun Express - May 21: The Iguanas - May 28: THE GIVERS - June 4: The Canes
Lafayette Wildcatters Professional Indoor Football - May 16, 24, June 5 & 12 - Cajundome, Lafayette
Rhythms on the River - River Ranch Town Square, Lafayette
May 20 - Wayne Toups
Zydeco Extravaganza - May 23 - Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino, Opelousas
Opelousas Spice & Music Festival - June 4-6 - Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino, Opelousas
Second Saturday ArtWalk - June 12 - Downtown Lafayette

Click here for the complete Calendar of Events

Let's eat! It's what we do. In Lafayette, Louisiana, it's who we are. EatLafayette is a two month celebration of the restaurants that make our culture so appetizing. With a wide variety of restaurants offering mouth-watering specials, EatLafayette is sure to make dining out easier on your pocketbook. EatLafayette, now in its fifth year, has more than 40 restaurants ready to offer great deals on local cuisine all summer long. So join us as we manger in support of Lafayette's one of a kind, locally owned restaurants! We've got a place set just for you. June 21 - Aug. 15, 2010!

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