Saturday, October 3Opening Ceremonies at Lake Charles Civic Center 900 Lakeshore Dr Lake Charles, LA 70601

10 to 11 a.m. & 12:15 to 3:30 p.m - Genealogical Library Research Stations and Historical Displays Come learn about your family history and genealogical research. Library staff will be on hand to answer your questions.

11 to 12:15 p.m - Historical Lecture by Warren Perrin Warren Perrin will speak about the deportation and trials of the Acadian people who were banished from their homes in Nova Scotia.

12:30 to 1:45 p.m - Music & Learn how to Cajun Dance Dance to the music of Lesa Cormier & the Sundown Playboys as the Cajun French Music Association’s Youth Band plays along.

2 p.m - Opening Ceremonies by Dignitaries Performance by Henry Heights Elementary School, Barbe Choir sings “Ave Maris Stella” , and discussion on the importance of preserving Acadian culture byWarren Perrin.

3:30 to 7:30 p.m - Art Vendors and Local Cajun Fare Local artists will have original work on display for festival goers, and local restaurants will prepare their best Cajun or Creole food for purchase.

Great Acadian Awakening Music Fest 3:30 to 5 p.m. - Sweet Crude 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. - Rusty Metoyer & the Zydeco Krush 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Jo-EL Sonnier

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Other things to do on Saturday

8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market Farmers market at the Horse Farm featuring Cajun music session. 2913 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA 70503

9:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. - Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market Live Cajun music featuring special guest D.L. Menard. Cooking demos, fresh seafood, produce, and handmade items. Bayou Carlin Cove, Delcambre

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - French Tours of the Shadows-on-the-Teche French tours during the Arts and Crafts Fair. 317 E Main St, New Iberia, LA 70560

1:00 to 3:00 p.m. - “Coton Jaune” Film Showing and Filmmaker Reception Free cotton spinning demonstration and film showing with filmaker. St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission, 978 Kennerson Rd., Opelousas, LA 70570

1:00 to 3:00 p.m. - Cajun Acoustic Jam Led by some of the area’s finest musicians with special host, queen of accordion Ms. Sheryl Cormier. Open to all skill levels: beginner and professional. Vermilionville Historic Village, 300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

All day- La Grande Boucherie des Cadiens Annual festival put on by the Main Street Association that celebrates the traditional boucherie and includes food, crafts, and music. Main St, St Martinville, LA 70582

6:00 to 7:30p.m. - Rendez-vous des Cajuns The “Cajun Grand Ole Opry” is held in this old-fashioned theater every Saturday. A different live Cajun band performs music every Saturday night with a dance floor and auditorium seating. Admission fee charged at door. Liberty Theater, 200 Park Ave, Eunice, LA 70535

Sunday, October 410:00 a.m. - Alligator Festival Sponsored by the St. Eugene Catholic Church, this festival will feature a little Mr. and Miss Pageant, a variety of food, an alligator skinning demonstration, music, silent and live auctions. St Eugene Catholic Church, 5035 Grand Chenier Hwy, Grand Chenier, LA 70643

11 a.m. - French Mass Experience an authentic Cajun French mass performed by Father Roland Vaughn of St. Charles Borromeo Church. 3481 E Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70615

1:00 to 4:00 p.m. - Bal du Dimanche Dance the afternoon away on a large wooden dance floor in a replica of mid-1900’s cotton gin. Admission $10 collected at the door. Vermilionville Historic Village 300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

5:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Tribute & Celebration for Iry LeJeune Six direct descendants of the legendary Iry LeJeune will be performing all of Iry’s greatest hits. Homemade Gumbo and drinks will be served. Admission $10. Gallery Acadie, 1011 St Mary St., Scott, LA 70583

7:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Neil-Michaud Choir An adult male choir from Moncton, New Brunswick, founded in 1990 and known for their musicality and harmony in Acadian and Canadian folkloric traditional, and contemporary music. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 935 Bilbo St., Lake Charles, LA 70602

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Credit: 2011 Choeur Neil-Michaud

Monday, October 53 to 6:00p.m. - Brushes and Boudin Paint your own souvenir of Cajun/Acadian Heritage while sampling boudin in the “Boudin Capital of the World”. Must pre-register by calling Gallery Acadie at (337)-298-9097. Gallery Acadie, 1011 St Mary St., Scott, LA 70583

1 to 3:00p.m. - Crowley Model-T Tour French speaking tour of the Crowley Motor Company including the Rice Interpretive Center, History of Crowley, Ford Automotive Company, and the J. D. Miller Music Recording Studio museum. Crowley City Hall, 425 N Parkerson Ave, Crowley, LA 70526

6:30p.m. - “Swamp Journals” Documentary Alligator hunter, Jude Mequet, presents his film about alligator hunting, trapping, and fishing in the Atchafalaya basin. There will be baby alligators to hold and photograph. $5.00 admission fee to view film. Please pre-register by calling (337)-501-6022. 2942 Grand Pointe Ave, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

Tuesday, October 69:30 a.m. & 3:00p.m. - Brushes and Boudin Paint your own souvenir of Cajun/Acadian Heritage while sampling boudin in the “Boudin Capital of the World”. Must pre-register by calling Gallery Acadie at (337)-298-9097. Gallery Acadie, 1011 St Mary St., Scott, LA 70583

12 to 1:00 p.m. - French table at Pamplona Come meet and talk with our large French speaking community at this weekly French table. Pamplona Tapas Bar, 631 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501

10 to noon - Paddling in French at the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Meet at Lake Martin in Breaux Bridge for kayaking/canoeing with Bayou Teche Experience and a native Louisiana French-speaking guide. Open to all level of French! Admission: $25. Registration on the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area website.

3:00 p.m. - Acadian Cultural Center Special showing of the documentary “Against the Tide”. This story, narrated by Louisiana artist Zachary Richard, is a version of the history of the deportation of the Acadians from Nova Scotia. Acadian Cultural Center, Lafayette, LA 70508

Credit: Atchafalaya National Heritage Area

5:30 to 6:30 p.m. - French table at Carpe Diem Gelato Come meet and talk with our large French speaking community at this weekly French table. Carpe Diem! Gelato - Espresso Bar, 812 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501

6:00 p.m. - Atchafalaya Basin Crawfish & Catfish Industry Lecture & Exhibit Mayor Sherbin Collette will speak of the way of life on and around the Atchafalaya Basin. A wildlife photography exhibit will also be on display. Please pre-register by calling (337)-501-6022. Louisiana Marketshops at the 115, 2942 Grand Point Hwy, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

Wednesday, October 77 to 8:00a.m - French table at Dwyer’s Come meet and talk with our large French speaking community at this weekly French table. Dwyer’s Café, 323 Jefferson St., Lafayette, LA 70501

9 to 5:00p.m. - W. H. Tupper Mercantile Museum Take a step back in time into a 19th century mercantile store with all its merchandise on display. This museum also includes a pioneer telephones exhibit and children’s history activity center. For the GRA, the museum will have a special presentation and display on the historic rural Cajun Mardi Gras as it began in the early 1920s. 311 N Main St., Jennings, LA 70546

1:00 to 2:00p.m. - French table at the Begnaud House The city of Scott comes together to share stories, homemade desserts, coffee and the talk of the town every week at this French table, all in their Cajun French dialect. 110 Benoit Patin Rd., Scott, LA 70583

1 to 3:00p.m. - Crowley Model-T Tour French speaking tour of the Crowley Motor Company/City Hall. Includes the Rice Interpretive Center, History of Crowley, Ford Automotive Company, and the J. D. Miller Music Recording Studio museum. Crowley City Hall, 425 N Parkerson Ave, Crowley, LA 70526

3:00p.m. - Acadian Cultural Center Special showing of the documentary “Against the Tide”. This story, narrated by Louisiana artist Zachary Richard, is a version of the history of the deportation of the Acadians from Nova Scotia. Acadian Cultural Center, Lafayette, LA 70508

5 to 7:00 p.m. - Louisiana Rum Distillery Tour Reception with a live Cajun music performance by local “living legends” and young, up-and-coming musicians. Local snacks will be provided and the distillery will offer free tours and tastings samples. Louisiana Spirits Distillery, 20909 Frontage Rd., Lacassine, LA 70650

6 to 8:00p.m. - Cajun History Talk Jeanerette Museum will host the film viewing of “Louisiana Story” and a special presentation by Tika Laudun, senior producer of Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Jeanerette Museum, 500 Main St, Jeanerette, LA 70544

6 to 8:30p.m - Mercredi Show Cajun Music Concert Join the local Cajun folks and make yourself comfortable as you listen to a live Cajun band. Bring your lawn chair, blanket, and dancing shoes to enjoy this picturesque green park with stage and dance floor. Pelican Park, 110 Softball Dr., Carencro, LA 70520

6:30 to 11:00p.m. - Cajun Night at Loggerheads Riverside Bar Get your dancing shoes on and enjoy an evening of live Cajun music while taking in sweeping views of the Calcasieu River. Loggerheads Bar, 3748 LA-3059, Lake Charles, LA 70615

6:30p.m. - “Atchafalaya Trails: Part One” Documentary Showing Alligator hunter, Jude Mequet, presents his film about alligator hunting, trapping, and fishing in the Atchafalaya basin. There will be baby alligators to hold and photograph. DVDs and basin tours by airboat or party barge will be available to purchase at a discounted price for GRA participants. $5.00 admission fee to view film. Please pre-register by calling (337)-501-6022. 6:30pm, Louisiana Marketshops at the 115, 2942 Grand Point Hwy, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

Credit: Atchafalaya National Heritage Area

Thursday, October 89:30 to 4:00p.m.- Iberia Parish Welcome Center Open House The Iberia Parish Welcome Center will host several activities during the day, including a photo scavenger hunt, trivia contest, giveaways, artisan presentations, and much more. Iberia Parish, 2513 Hwy 14 E, New Iberia, LA 70560

10:00 to 12:00p.m. - Discover Loreauville Loreauville invites you to its day at Loreauville. The event will include a flag ceremony, history of the arrival of the Acadians, the New Acadia Project, musical presentation by students, unveiling of the planned commemorative area, a Tintammare, and finally a Gumbo will be served. Loreauville Volunteer Fire, 119 Bridge St., Loreauville, LA 70552

10:00 a.m. until dark - Acadian History Day in St. Martinville Celebrating 250 years of Acadian presence in the Opelousas and Attakapas districts: journey through historical documents and théâtre Cadien, throughout the day. Marty Guidry will speak about the arrival of the Acadians in Maryland followed by Greg Wood speaking about the departure for Louisiana. This history day will be followed by a reenactment and a karaoke. Acadian Memorial, 121 S New Market St, St Martinville, LA 70582

10 to 3:00p.m. - Cajun Prairie Days The event will feature live Cajun bands, jambalaya demo with samples, quilting circle and Louisiana instrument display to end up with a Fais do-do at the Depot with a live Cajun band and food vendors. City of Rayne, 801 The Blvd, Rayne, LA 70578

11 to 3:00p.m. - Scott Historical and Genealogical Society Special presentation of the history of the Acadians in Scott, every hour on the hour. La Maison Begnaud, 110 Benoit Patin Rd., Scott, LA 70583

9 to 4:00p.m. - Symposium on 250th Anniversary of Acadian Arrival Seminar on the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the Acadians. Discussions on the tragic story of the expulsion from their American homeland, the Acadian refugees in France, the environmental context, among others. Vermilionville Historic Village, 300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

1 to 3:00p.m. - Crowley Model-T Tour French speaking tour of the Crowley Motor Company/City Hall. Includes the Rice Interpretive Center, History of Crowley, Ford Automotive Company, and the J. D. Miller Music Recording Studio museum. Crowley City Hall, 425 N Parkerson Ave, Crowley, LA 70526

1:30 to 3:30p.m. - Les Courtespointes Quilts Join the group of keen French speaking quilters who are quilting “en français” to keep these two aspects of local culture alive and well. All skill levels welcome! NUNU Arts and Culture Collective, 1510 Bayou Courtableau Hwy, Arnaudville, LA 70512

3:00p.m. - Acadian Cultural Center Special showing of the documentary “Against the Tide”. This story, narrated by Louisiana artist Zachary Richard, is a version of the history of the deportation of the Acadians from Nova Scotia. Acadian Cultural Center, Lafayette, LA 70508

6:30p.m. - “Coton Jaune” Film and Presentation Free presentation by Sharon Gordon Donnan and Suzanne Chaillot Breauxabout the history, traditions, and artistry of the homespun and hand woven Acadian Brown Cotton. Hear their stories of how they tranform hand selected seeds into cherished heirlooms. Spinning and/or weaving of the cotton will also be demonstrated. Please pre-register (337)-501-6022. 2942 Grand Pointe Ave, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

7:00p.m - Cajun Dance Workshop Cajun dance workshop at the Feed and Seed followed by a Cajun Fais do-do. Admission charge at the door Feed & Seed Community Art Center, 106 N Grant St., Lafayette, LA 70501

Friday, October 9

8 to 4:00p.m. - Toujours là et on Quittera pas Music, dance, exhibits, authors, films, fascinating panel presentations, genealogy, booths, cuisine, French conversation tables, mini-Tintamarre by 9 years old French Immersion students. Cajundome Convention Center, 444 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette, LA 70506

See full schedule on www.louisiane-acadie.com

11 to 1:00p.m. - Bach Lunch Bach Lunch is a Lafayette tradition! Each Friday, a live band plays for people to enjoy while eating lunch outdoors. This special GRA Bach Lunch will feature Cajun music. Bring your own lunch or try one of the many food trucks present! Parc Sans Souci, 201 E Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA 70501

3:00p.m. - Acadian Cultural Center Special showing of the documentary “Against the Tide”. This story, narrated by Louisiana artist Zachary Richard, is a version of the history of the deportation of the Acadians from Nova Scotia. Acadian Cultural Center, Lafayette, LA 70508

3:00p.m. - French table at Johnston Street Java Come meet and talk with our large French speaking community at this weekly French table. Johnston Street Java, 3123 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA 70503

6 to 8:30 p.m. - Live Cajun Jam Session Local youth and master Cajun musicians come together to share their music with each other and for those in attendance. You are welcome to join in or be a spectator. La Maison De Begnaud, 110 Benoit Patin Rd., Scott, LA 70583

7:00 p.m. - Cajun Face Sarah Mikayla Brown and Lian Cheramie present their hit play «Cajun Face,» a comedic and personal story of what it means to grow up “Cajun” in a quickly globalizing world. Open to everyone! Admission: $12. Acadian Center for the Arts, 101 W Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA 70501

Other things to do on Friday

5 to 11 p.m. - Voice of the Wetlands Festival The VOW Festival draws heavily on the traditions of our bayou community fairs – weekend long celebrations with a perfect mix of music, food, dance and drink all within a festival atmosphere. Literally, a festival with dual purpose – providing an extraordinarily pleasant social ambiance while serving as the conscience of a struggle by America to save the history, culture and geography of a unique American place. 5407 W Park Ave, Houma

5:30 to 8:30p.m. - Music and Market Music and Market celebrates the Grand Réveil Acadien with live Zydeco music, fresh homegrown produce, local cuisine, and special activities. This event will spotlight a vegetable and/or agriculture commodity. Opelousas Tourist Information,828 E Landry St., Opelousas, LA 70570

Saturday, October 10 7:00a.m. to noon - Le Petit Magasin de Scott A local farmers market featuring local produce, live music, arts and crafts. 916 Cayret St., Scott, LA 70583

8:00 a.m. to noon - Lafayette Famers and Artisans Market Join Lafayette for this weekly farmers market at the Horse Farm. The market will feature a Cajun music session for the GRA. Lafayette Farmers and Artisan Market at the Horse Farm, 2913 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA 70503

9 to noon - Battle of the Bows Inaugural Cajun fiddle competition for fiddlers of all ages. Out-of-the-country contestants are welcome. Prizes and trophies will be awarded along with bragging rights. For tickets, contact (337) 821-5521 or www.jeffdavis.org. Strand Theatre, 432 N Main St., Jennings, LA 70546

9:00 a.m. till - Festival de la Grande Église The “mother church” of Southwest Louisiana invites all to celebrate its 300 year history with activities for the entire family, including tours of the church and cemetery, access to genealogical records, jambalaya cook off, and a color run. St Landry Catholic Church, 1020 N Main St., Opelousas, LA 70570

10: 00 a.m. to noon - Paddling in French at the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Meet at Lake Martin in Breaux Bridge for kayaking/canoeing with Bayou Teche Experience and a native Louisiana French-speaking guide. Open to all level of French! Admission: $25. Registration on the Atchafalaya National Heritage website.

10 to 4:00 p.m. - “Swamp Swap” Featuring fine art, antiques, collectibles and special Acadian arts and craft gifts. Each vendor is responsible of their wares or deals. Contact for space or information (337)-501-6022. Louisiana Marketshops at the 115, 2942 Grand Point Hwy, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. - World Championship Gumbo Cook-off Live music, gumbo samples and special gumbo souvenirs for GRA visitors. Bouligny Plaza, New Iberia, LA 70560

Credit: Atchafalaya National Heritage Area

1 to 3:00 p.m. - Southwest Louisiana Acoustic Cajun Music Jam All levels and ages are welcome to join in this Cajun music jam. Spectators are welcome too! Food will be sold. A free accordion making workshop will also be offered as part of this event. Java Joltz, 115 E Shankland Ave, Jennings, LA 70546

6, 7, and 8 p.m. - Voices from our Past: “Celebrating Our Heritage” Tours of the St. Landry Church Cemetery give perspective into how our past has shaped our present and influenced the future generations of our a. “Celebrating Our Heritage” will focus on the arrival of the Acadians and showcase their tremendous impact on our way of life and culture. Admission: $10, contact: (337)-942-6552. St Landry Catholic Church, 1020 N Main St., Opelousas, LA 70570

11 to 11 p.m. - Voice of the Wetlands Festival The VOW Festival draws heavily on the traditions of our bayou community fairs – weekend long celebrations with a perfect mix of music, food, dance and drink all within a festival atmosphere. Literally, a festival with dual purpose – providing an extraordinarily pleasant social ambiance while serving as the conscience of a struggle by America to save the history, culture and geography of a unique American place. 5407 W Park Ave, Houma

4:00 p.m. - Cajun French Virtual Table - The Gathering Come meet your friends from the Cajun French Virtual table and speak French! Rayne Civic Center, 210 Frog Festival Dr., Rayne, LA 70578

Photo Credit: Cajuntravel.com

Photo Credit: Cajuntravel.com

Sunday, October 11

La Fête du Grand Réveil

9:00 a.m. - GRA French Mass with the Neil-Michaud Choir A special French mass featuring French Canadian priests and a French Canadian choir. The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, originally called “l’Église St-Jean du Vermilion.” This was the first church in the Lafayette Parish, founded in 1821 on property donated by Jean Mouton. St. John Cathedral, 515 Cathedral St., Lafayette, LA 70501

10:30 a.m. - Cajun Tintamarre the “Loud and Proud Parade” Show your Acadian pride with flags, family banners, and the colors of Acadie: red, white, blue, and yellow. This noise-making walking parade will leave St. John Cathedrale to make its way to Downtown Lafayette (approx. ¾ of a mile). Everyone welcome to join.

11:30 a.m.-till - Fête du Grand Réveil Musical performances by great Cajun musicians such as La Récolte, Jambalaya Cajun Band and Sweet Crude. Celebrate the 250 anniversary of the arrival of the Acadians and the grand finale of the Grand Réveil Acadien with music, dance, and food! 535 Garfield St., Lafayette, LA 70501

Other things to do on Sunday

2 to 3:00 p.m. - Voices from our Past: “Celebrating Our Heritage” Tours of the St. Landry Church Cemetery give perspective into how our past has shaped our present and influenced the future generations of our a. “Celebrating Our Heritage” will focus on the arrival of the Acadians and showcase their tremendous impact on our way of life and culture. Admission: $10, contact: (337)-942-6552. St Landry Catholic Church, 1020 N Main St., Opelousas, LA 70570

1 to 5:00 p.m. - Cooking Demonstrations Ongoing cooking demonstrations of traditional dishes with free samples. A variety of local cookbooks will be showcased. Louisiana Marketshops at the 115, 2942 Grand Point Hwy, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. - World Championship Gumbo Cook-off Live music, gumbo samples and special gumbo souvenirs for GRA visitors. Bouligny Plaza, New Iberia, LA 70560

11 to 9:00 p.m. - Voice of the Wetlands Festival The VOW Festival draws heavily on the traditions of our bayou community fairs – weekend long celebrations with a perfect mix of music, food, dance and drink all within a festival atmosphere. Literally, a festival with dual purpose – providing an extraordinarily pleasant social ambiance while serving as the conscience of a struggle by America to save the history, culture and geography of a unique American place. 5407 W Park Ave, Houma

Photo Credit: Matthew Noel for the HACVB.

Photo Credit: Matthew Noel for the HACVB.

Youth Programming

Sunday, October 4 6 to 9:00 p.m. - A night at the Village A night at the Village is the opening ceremony of the youth programming. This event is open to everyone and activities are planned for your enjoyment. This event features a haunted tour, cajun jam, dance and traditional games. Prizes will be given away! A hot dog and ice cream bar will be available to create your own meal with crazy new toppings! Acadian Village, 200 Greenleaf Dr., Lafayette, LA 70506

Tuesday, October 6 9:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. - Brushes & Boudin Paint your own souvenir of Cajun/Acadian Heritage while sampling boudin in the “Boudin Capital of the World.” Must pre-register by calling Gallery Acadie at (337)-298-9097. Gallery Acadie, 1011 West St Mary, Scott, LA

5:30 p.m. - French Block Party Carpe Diem, Lafayette’s favorite spot for gelato and espresso, will be hosting a block party featuring a French table and a Cajun jam. Bring your instruments and your sweet tooth! Carpe Diem! Gelato - Espresso Bar, 812 Jefferson St., Lafayette, LA 70501

Friday, October 9 7 to 8:00 p.m. - Cajun Face Sarah Mikayla Brown and Lian Cheramie present their hit play “Cajun Face”, a comedic and personal story of what it’s like to be “Cajun” in a quickly globalizing world. Admission fees at the door. Acadian Center for the Arts 101 W Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA 70501

Saturday, October 10 10:00 a.m. to noon - Paddling in French at the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Meet at Lake Martin in Breaux Bridge for kayaking/canoeing with Bayou Teche Experience and a native Louisiana French-speaking guide. Open to all level of French! Admission: $25. Registration on the Atchafalaya National Heritage website.

Check out our partners’ offerAcadia Parish Visitor center will offer special giveaways for those attending the GRA.

Lake Charles Visitor center will offer special giveaways for those attending the GRA.

Jeff Davis Parish Oct 5 to 9 - Hold a baby gator at the Gator Chateau (free attraction) and have a cup of complimentary Community Coffee and local snacks each day in the Visitor Center, housed in a replica of an Acadian Home. Local music will be played daily.

Oct 6 to 9 - The Welsh Museum has farming, rail and cattle exhibits. A Pirogue with Acadian artifacts, Mardi Gras tree, and an arrow head exhibit will be on display.

St. Landry Parish At the Visitor Center, view a “garde soleil” collection of reclaimed art, gourd art, fused glass, and several other types of art reflecting our culture and heritage. Several quilts including the Louisiana Bicentennial Quilt, will be on display.

St. Martin Parish Visitor center will offer a special 250th anniversary GRA pin for those attending the GRA.

Lafayette Parish Visitor center will offer special giveaways for those attending the GRA.

Iberia Parish Visitor center will offer various activities, discounts, deals, prizes and, giveaways every day for visitors in town for the GRA.

Opelousas Vieux Village Tour Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 2pm every hour.

Evangeline: A musical drama by the Abbey Players October 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 & 10, 7:30 p.m., 200 S. State St., Abbeville, LA 70510

Champagne’s Swamp Tours All tours are 1 ½ hours. Hear folklore and facts of the natural habitat of the area from the guides who live there. 7:00am to 6:00pm Lake Martin - Please pre-register at www.champanesswamptours.com or call (337)-230-4068

Jungle Gardens of Avery Island Free Avery Island wooden magnet for GRA visitors.

TABASCO® Factory Tours Free 5 oz. Chipotle sauce to GRA visitors.

Shadows-on-the-Teche Visit to register for gift basket giveaway.

Conrad Rice Mill/Konriko® Company Store Visit to register for the gift basket giveaway and receive reduced admission for GRA visitors.

250th Historical Document Exhibit Take a journey through these historical documents from the Grand Pré registries housed at the Diocese of Baton Rouge and some of the earliest Acadian documents from the St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church and the St Martin Parish Courthouse. Acadian Memorial, Saint-Martinville

Louisiana Marketshops at the 115 Free refreshments and coffee. This shop is home to over 200 local artists’ work and special Louisiana products. Several different activities planned everyday. Open Thursday through Monday, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

Live Cajun Music at Randol’s Come discover a different live Cajun band every night while enjoying some of the tastiest seafood and steaks. Randol’s has one of the busiest dance floors filled with Cajun folks “passing a good time.”