Lafayette, Louisiana

08/31/2026

If you’re looking for a weekend full of fun, there’s nothing quite like the first college football game of the season in Lafayette! 🏈

🍔 Sept. 4: The NEW Lafayette Travel x Fat Pat’s collaboration burger drops this week!

🏈 Sept. 5: UL Football kicks off at 7 PM

🎶 All Weekend: Catch live music at Blue Moon Saloon and plenty more happening around Lafayette.

Comment FUN and we’ll send you the full weekend itinerary! 👇

08/28/2026

Fall festival season is coming, and we’ve got quite the lineup waiting for you!

Check out the lineup, pick your favorites, and start planning that trip to Lafayette.✨

08/28/2026

Do not forget to vote!

Southern Living is asking for votes, and Lafayette and Acadiana have plenty of favorites worth putting on the map.

08/27/2026

UL Saturday Night Lights is coming back next week, and we’re excited to see Cajun fans back out for an awesome football season! 🤟⚜️

If you’re coming into town for the first game of the season, there’s more to UL than what happens on the field. The university has a rich history right here in Lafayette, and we’re here to share a little bit of it with you.

While you’re in town, don’t forget to stop by, explore campus, and experience a piece of Ragin’ Cajuns history for yourself. ❤️

08/24/2026

Let's get excited for the weekend in Lafayette! 🎉✨

Here's your itinerary:
🦆 Aug. 27–30 – Gueydan Duck Festival
🍷 Aug. 28 – Pour for Dinner
🎶 Aug. 28 – Downtown Alive featuring The Vermilionaires
🎤 Aug. 29 – Tank and the Bangas

Comment FUN for a full list! 💛

08/21/2026

You never know what you’ll find at the Jockey Lot! 🛍️
From hidden treasures to local finds, it’s always worth a stop.✨

08/20/2026

08/19/2026

The music lineup is here!

Now it’s time to plan your Lafayette getaway for Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, October 9–11. Come for the music, stay for the food, culture and good times. 💃🎻

👉 Plan your stay: https://www.lafayettetravel.com/events/annual-events-festivals/festivals-acadiens/

08/19/2026

🍻 Gulf Brew is just one month away!

If it's not already on your calendar, now's the time to grab your tickets. Sample more than 250 beers.

👇 Have you been to Gulf Brew before? Tell us your favorite part or what you're most excited to try this year!

08/17/2026

Looking to beat the heat? We've got the perfect weekend itinerary. ☀️✨

👗 Aug. 20 – Fashion Through the Ages at Shadows-on-the-Teche
🎷 Aug. 22 – Sunday Jazz Brunch at Whiskey & Vine

What will you be checking out this week?

Comment "Fun" for the full itinerary!