We put our heads together and packed in ALL THE MAGIC to make your weekend at Festival International in Lafayette, Louisiana unforgettable.
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**First things first, download the Festival International app, so you can stay in the know all weekend!**
Your weekend-long Festival International Schedule
Festival International Guide — Friday, April 29, 2022
Begin your day close to the Festival International action with a cup of coffee from Rêve, a Lafayette-style breakfast at The French Press, or a good, classic diner breakfast at Dwyer's Cafe.
All are conveniently located downtown, so you won’t even need to leave the general Festival International vicinity!
Pictured: The French Press
Looking for more fun things to do in downtown Lafayette?
Take the kiddos on an adventure to the Children's Museum of Acadiana. (Or head to a playful portal into the universe at the Lafayette Science Museum, but plan ahead, as they are only open on Saturday and Sunday!)
You can also enjoy the local art exhibits at the Acadiana Center for The Arts just across the street.
After a fun-filled first day, kick off Friday night with the Lost Bayou Ramblers. Find them on the KATC Stage at 7 p.m.
Festival International Guide — Saturday, April 30, 2022
GO FEST IT UP!
12:15 p.m.— Get your dance on to some Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie at the Scene Lus Internationale Stage.
- Pass by vendor tents in between bands! You'll find the MIMOSA booth in the same spot it's been in for years — booth #64! Come see us. :)
1 p.m. —You won’t wanna miss the sweet sounds of the Magnolia Sisters on the KATC Stage.
- Make a pass down Jefferson Street for some of the best local shopping. Grab some great records at Lagniappe Records, find Lafayette and Louisiana-inspired printed t-shirts at Parish Ink, or pop in to our favorite one-stop shop at Genterie Supply Co. for clothing, shades, apothecary, gifts, accessories, and more.
Pictured: Parish Ink, Lagniappe Records, and Genterie Supply Co.
You can't forget about the food.
And all we can say is get the bread bowl. ;)
...And any stuffed pastry you can get your hands on for that matter! Fezzo's, Poupart Bakery, and Lagneaux’s are just a few of the best.
Round out the evening with a little more music.
6 p.m. — You don’t want to miss The Daiquiri Queens on the KATC Stage!
7:45 p.m. — Put your dancing shoes on and get ready to two-step and waltz with Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys at the KATC Stage.
8:45 p.m. — Roddie Romero on the Lus La Craft Biergarten Stage — need we say more?!
Festival International Guide — Sunday, May 1, 2022
Take a little festival break and venture out to Lake Martin for some of the most beautiful swampy landscapes around. Perhaps even take a cajun swamp tour!
Or head out to Main Street in Breaux Bridge where you can grab a hearty plate lunch at Poche’s and hangout on Bayou Teche.
Got a sweet tooth? Beat the heat at Borden's Ice Cream Shoppe in Lafayette. It's one of the most iconic and classic ice cream parlors around.
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Check out our "Lagniappe" section below for even more ways to spend your weekend in Lafayette!
Visit MIMOSA at Festival International
You'll find MIMOSA in the Marché des Arts (booth #64 as usual.) We can't wait to see you!
Marché des Arts hours
- Friday, April 29 — 5 - 10 PM
- Saturday, April 30 — 11 AM - 10 PM
- Sunday, May 1 — 11:30 AM - 6 PM
See the full list of Marché des Arts artists!
A little bit of Lagniappe
Favorite Lafayette spots to grab a bite to eat:
- Acadian Superette
- Bangkok Thai
- Central Pizza & Bar
- Champagne’s Grocery & Deli
- Don’s Seafood
- The French Press
- Hideaway on Lee
- Johnson's Boucaniere
- Judice Inn
- La Fonda
- Louisiana Crawfish Time
- Luna Bar and Grill
- Mercy Kitchen
- Pop's Poboys
- Priya’s J&J Indian Foods
- Scratch Farm Kitchen (a healthier farm to table option)
- Social Southern Table & Bar (amazing for brunch)
- Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant
- Tsunami Sushi
- Tula Tacos + Amigos
- Vestal Restaurant
- Viva La Waffle
Spots to stop and shop:
- The Backpacker
- Caroline & Company
- Clothing Loft
- Genterie Supply Co.
- Gypsy Market
- Koi
- Lagniappe Records
- Lilou
- Maven Womenswear
- Pack & Paddle
- Parish Ink
- Rukus
Antique Shopping (so good it gets its own section ;)
These spots are perfect if you're hoping to bring home souvenirs!
- Breaux Bridge Antique Mall
- Lafayette Antique Market
- Pinhook Flea Market
- Pioneer Trading Post
- Revival Antiques
- Revived Designs
- Reflections of Olde Antique Mall
- Rooster's Antique Market
- Sunset, Louisiana — The whole strip!
- Unique Finds Antiques and More
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Looking to dress for the occasion? Shop our Southern-Inspired Jewelry. Or stop at our booth during Festival International this weekend and see these pieces in person!
Published 4/26/22; Last Updated 2/15/23
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