Lafayette Convention & Visitors Center
Festival International
Festival International de Louisiane
This is the month when Louisiana and the world unite in the five-day music, art and food festival held throughout Downtown Lafayette from April 27- May 1. First held in 1986, Festival International de Louisiane has been the place for many of the world's top Francophone performers to bring their talent to Louisiana. With 5 days, 6 stages and more than 70 artists performing, this year's event promises to be nothing short of exhilarating. With food vendors, the Marche du Monde and great entertainment, there is something for everyone to do at this one-of-a kind festival! This year with the new "Create Your Festival" feature, you can create your own personal festival line-up with some or all of the artists featured at this year's festival! Also, by purchasing a limited commemorative festival pin, you are keeping the festival and everything that comes with it FREE! Go to www.festivalinternational.com to create your own Festival schedule and download the free iPhone app!
April Recipe
BROILED CATFISH FILET WITH LUMP CRABMEAT SAUTE
Get a taste of what Louisiana has to offer in Chef Patrick Mould's mouthwatering dish. Combining two of these tasteful dishes into one great Louisiana master piece, your mouth will be in for a treat. The lump crabmeat saut� is also wonderful on top of grilled soft shell crabs or steak.
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Calendar of Events

Downtown Alive!: Every Friday through June 3rd, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Bach Lunch: Every Friday in Parc Sans Souci thru April 29, 12-1 p.m.

Rhythms on the River: Thursdays thru May 19 at Town Square in River Ranch.

Giant Worlds Exhibit: Thru May 13, Lafayette Science Museum.

Hub City Farmers Market: Every Saturday 8 a.m.-noon, Oil Center (427 Heymann St. across from Champagne's).

Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival: April 30 - May 3 in Parc Hardy, Breaux Bridge.

Cajun Heartland State Fair: May 26 - June 5 - Family entertainment and free live concerts.

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EatLafayette

EatLafayette 

Let's eat! It's what we do. In Lafayette, Louisiana, it's who we are. EatLafayette is a two month celebration of the locally-owned 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. So join us as we manger in support of Lafayette's one of a kind restaurants! We've got a place set just for you. June 20 - Aug. 15, 2011!
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