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The inaugural Allons Awards luncheon, hosted by Lafayette Travel, was held today at Warehouse 535, recognizing the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations within Lafayette Parish’s…
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Lafayette Travel is excited to announce that Lafayette, Louisiana, has been selected as the host city for the 2025 International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) Convention. The…
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The Local Palate, a magazine that covers the food culture of the South, unveiled its cover for The Best Culinary Towns in the South showcasing Readers’ Poll Winner: Lafayette, Louisiana. Through a…
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Lafayette has been nominated for Best Place to Visit for Fall in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. Over the next four weeks, the public can vote for their favorite destination once per day…
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A Four-Day Showdown at the CAJUNDOME Lafayette Travel is excited to announce that the USA National Women's Boxing Championship will be held in the CAJUNDOME Convention Center from August 17 to 20…
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EatLafayette announces kick-off event in conjunction with its 20th anniversary Lafayette Travel and sponsor Lafayette Coca-Cola are excited to present the Taste of EatLafayette™, which will take place…
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Estimated $3.5 Million in Economic Impact Lafayette Travel is excited to announce that the 2024 USA Karate National Championships and Team Trials will be held in Lafayette, LA, from July 11 to 14…
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The Lafayette International Center Foundation, which serves as the advisory board for the Lafayette International Center, is pleased to announce that the 24th International Achievement Award was…
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Announced at the Sports Event and Tourism Association Symposium Lafayette Travel is excited to announce it was a finalist for the Sports Event and Tourism Association Sports Event or Program Impact of…
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Director of Media Relations Overview As the Director of Media Relations for Lafayette Travel, you'll be responsible for promoting Lafayette Parish to local, national, and international media and…
Farmers Markets in Acadiana
Farmers markets in Lafayette and the surrounding areas offer a vibrant glimpse into the region's rich agricultural traditions and cultural diversity. From the fields of the…
Lafayette Weekly
A weekly curated playlist by local musician Philippe Billeaudeaux featuring music by Lafayette, LA musicians with a weekly rundown of live music happening in and around the area…
Cajun Music
Cajun music is a central component and marker of Cajun identity and culture in southwestern Louisiana. Largely accordion and fiddle-based and primarily sung in vernacular French…
Cajun & Creole Instruments: Accordion
A relatively recent invention, the bellows-driven, vibrating reed squeezebox known as the accordion, was first manufactured in Germany and later in Russia in the 1820s. It is…
