Things to Do in Opelousas, Louisiana

9 upcoming events in and around Opelousas — festivals, fairs, food, live music & community gatherings.

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Sweet Dough Pie Festival

Oct 31, 2026 · Grand Coteau

Free

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Holy Ghost Catholic Church Creole Festival 2026 — Opelousas

Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026 · Holy Ghost Catholic Church

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Port Barre Cracklin Festival 2026

Nov 12, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026 · Veterans Memorial Park

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Cajun Mardi Gras Festival — Eunice 2027

Feb 5, 2027 – Feb 9, 2027 · City of Eunice

Free

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Eunice Courir de Mardi Gras & Cajun Mardi Gras Festival 2027

Feb 9, 2027 · Eunice Downtown / Prairie Cajun Cultural Center

Free

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World Championship Crawfish Étouffée Cook-Off 2027

Mar 27, 2027 · Northwest Pavilion

Free

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Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival 2027

Sep 4, 2027 · Yambilee Building

$25

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Holy Ghost Creole Festival 2027

Nov 5, 2027 – Nov 7, 2027 · Holy Ghost Catholic Church

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Eunice Courir de Mardi Gras 2028

Feb 29, 2028 · Downtown Eunice & Rural Roads

Free