Lafayette
Louisiana
Bayou Vermilion District
Mission:
Improve the water quality of the Bayou Vermilion in an effort to promote the bayou as a recreational and cultural asset
To create and control viable economic development adjacent to Bayou Vermilion so as to provide a diversified economic base for the city and parish
To do any and all acts to enhance the general condition of the Bayou Vermilion
It is our belief that a healthy watershed is vital for a healthy environment and economy. Our watershed is a dynamic and unique place. It is a complex web of natural resources - soil, water, air, plants and animals. Yet, everyday activities can affect these resources, ultimately affecting our well-being and economic livelihood.
Bayou Vermilion District prides itself in preserving both natural and cultural resources. As such, its heritage and folklife park located on the banks of Bayou Vermilion, opened in 1990.
Upcoming Events at Bayou Vermilion District
New Year's Eve Dance with Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie
Recent News
Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville News: Catalon Award Nominations Now Open
Vermilionville is now accepting nominees for the 20th annual Richard J. Catalon Sr. Creole Heritage Award. This prestigious award was established in 2004 honoring one of the museum’s first artisan interpreters, Richard J. Catalon, Sr. Shortly…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville News - March 25, 2024
MUSIC SCHEDULE Le Bal du Dimanche & CFMA Cajun Jam Allons jouer et danser at our CFMA Cajun Jam this Saturday, from 1PM - 3 PM, led by Luke Huval & Amelia Biere. Come check out the new dance floor and shake a tail feather or bring your…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville News - March 18, 2024
MUSIC SCHEDULE Le Bal du Dimanche & CFMA Cajun Jam REMINDER: Our CFMA Cajun Jam will start an hour later this Saturday, from 2 PM - 4 PM, led by Robert Jardell and Gina Forsyth. Come check out the new dance floor and shake a tail feather or…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville: Always Something Historic Happening!
MUSIC SCHEDULE Le Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host live music, EVERY SUNDAY from 1-4 p.m. THIS SUNDAY, LES AMIS DU TECHE. Admission is only $10, FREE for Vermilionville members, and…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville News - December 5, 2023
MUSIC SCHEDULE Le Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host live music, EVERY SUNDAY from 1-4 p.m. THIS SUNDAY,CURTIS POULLARD & THE CREOLE ZYDECO BAND. Admission is only $10, FREE…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville: Always Something Historic Happening!
MUSIC SCHEDULE Le Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host live music, EVERY SUNDAY from 1-4 p.m. THIS SUNDAY, DYLAN AUCOIN & THE JUDICE RAMBLERS. Admission is only $10, FREE for…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville News - October 24, 2023
MUSIC SCHEDULE Le Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host live music, EVERY SUNDAY from 1-4 p.m. THIS SUNDAY, RJ & KREOLE SMOOVE. Admission is only $10, FREE for Vermilionville members,…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville News - October 9, 2023
Music Schedule Le Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host live music, Every Sunday from 1-4 p.m. This Sunday, The Bayou Beats Band. Admission is only $10, Free for Vermilionville members,…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville News -October 2, 2023
Music Schedule Le Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host live music, Every Sunday from 1-4 p.m. This Sunday, Blake Miller & The Ol' Fashioned Aces. Admission is only $10, Free for…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville News - September 27, 2023
Music Schedule Le Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host live music, Every Sunday from 1-4 p.m. This Sunday, Brandon Ledet & Creole Touch. Admission is only $10, Free for…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville News - September 18, 2023
Music Schedule Le Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host live music, Every Sunday from 1-4 p.m. This Sunday, The Revelers. Admission is only $10, Free for Vermilionville members, and…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville News - September 14, 2023
Music Schedule Le Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host live music, Every Sunday from 1-4 p.m. This Sunday, Cedryl Ballou & The Zydeco Trendsetters. Admission is only $10, FREE for…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville News - September 6, 2023
Music Schedule Le Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host live music, Every Sunday from 1-4 p.m. This Sunday, Jacques Fontenot & Friends. Admission is only $10, Free for…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville News - August 23, 2023
MUSIC SCHEDULE Le Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host live music, EVERY SUNDAY from 1-4 p.m. THIS SUNDAY, T'MONDE. Admission is only $10, FREE for Vermilionville members, and includes a…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville News - August 15, 2023
MUSIC SCHEDULE Le Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host live music, EVERY SUNDAY from 1-4 p.m. THIS SUNDAY, HORACE TRAHAN & THE OSSUN EXPRESS. Admission is only $10, FREE for…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville News - August 2, 2023
MUSIC SCHEDULE Le Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host live music, EVERY SUNDAY from 1-4 p.m. THIS SUNDAY, MASON TRAIL & ZYDECO RHYTHM. Admission is only $10, FREE for…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville News - July 26, 2023
MUSIC SCHEDULE Le Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host live music, EVERY SUNDAY from 1-4 p.m. THIS SUNDAY, GREG LEJEUNE & CAJUN HEAT. Admission is only $10, FREE for…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville News - July 11, 2023
MUSIC SCHEDULE Le Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host live music, EVERY SUNDAY from 1-4 p.m. THIS SUNDAY, THE BAYOU BEATS BAND. Admission is only $10, FREE for Vermilionville members,…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville News - July 3, 2023
Le Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host live music, EVERY SUNDAY from 1-4 p.m. THIS SUNDAY, AMIS DU TECHE. Admission is only $10, FREE for Vermilionville members, and includes a…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville News - June 13, 2023
MUSIC SCHEDULE Le Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host live music, EVERY SUNDAY from 1-4 p.m. THIS SUNDAY, CJ VEDELL & THE ZYDECO GRAPPLERS. Admission is only $10, FREE for…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville News - May 31, 2023
Music Schedule Le Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host live music, EVERY SUNDAY from 1-4 p.m. THIS SUNDAY, DIKKI DU & THE ZYDECO KREWE. Admission is only $10, FREE for…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville News - May 23, 2023
Vermilionville Museum & Gift Shop Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm Closed Mondays La Cuisine de Maman Restaurant Tuesday - Sunday 11am-2pm Closed Mondays MUSIC SCHEDULE Le Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville News - May 17, 2023
MUSIC SCHEDULE Le Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host live music, EVERY SUNDAY from 1-4 p.m. THIS SUNDAY, HORACE TRAHAN & THE OSSUN EXPRESS. Admission is only $10, FREE for…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville: Events, Lunch, Music and More!
Music Schedule Le Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host live music, EVERY SUNDAY from 1-4 p.m. THIS SUNDAY, JOHN WILSON & THE ZYDECO HOUSE rOCKERS. Admission is only $10, FREE for…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville News - May 2, 2023
Music Schedule Le Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host live music, EVERY SUNDAY from 1-4 p.m. THIS SUNDAY, LUKE HUVAL & FRIENDS. Admission is only $10, FREE for Vermilionville…
Read More »Vermilionville Seeking Nominees for Richard J. Catalon Creole Heritage Award
Lafayette, LA - Vermilionville is now accepting nominees for the Richard J. Catalon Sr. Creole Heritage Award. This prestigious award was established in 2004 honoring one of the museum’s first artisans, Richard J. Catalon, Sr. Shortly…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District Board of Commissioners Holds Regular Monthly Meeting on January 25, 2023
Lafayette, LA --The Bayou Vermilion District (BVD) Board of Commissioners held its regular monthly meeting at Vermilionville Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Commissioners in attendance were: David Eaton, President of the Board, Karen Hail, Vice…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville News - April 11, 2023
Music Schedule Le Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host live music, Every Sunday from 1-4 p.m. This Sunday,Willie T., Lynn August & The Cypress Band. Admission is only $10, FREE for…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District Vermilionville News - April 3, 2023
Vermilionville Museum & Gift Shop Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm Closed Mondays La Cuisine de Maman Restaurant Tuesday - Sunday 11am-2pm Closed Mondays MUSIC SCHEDULE Le Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District Vermilionville: This week - March 29, 2023
Le Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host live music, EVERY SUNDAY from 1-4 p.m. THIS SUNDAY, RJ & KREOLE SMOOVE. Admission is only $10, FREE for Vermilionville members, and…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District Vermilionville: This week - March 21, 2023
Vermilionville Museum & Gift Shop Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm Closed Mondays La Cuisine de Maman Restaurant Tuesday - Sunday 11am-2pm Closed Mondays LUNCH MENU MUSIC SCHEDULE Le Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville: This week - March 15, 2023
Vermilionville Museum & Gift Shop Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm Closed Mondays La Cuisine de Maman Restaurant Tuesday - Sunday 11am-2pm Closed Mondays MUSIC SCHEDULE CFMA Cajun Jam Every Saturday, 1-3 PM, join us for the CFMA Cajun…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District This Week - March 8, 2023
Music Schedule CFMA Cajun Jam Every Saturday, 1-3 PM, join us for the CFMA Cajun Jam -- free music from the masters of the genre. Bring your instrument and sit in, or just come and dance! This week, we welcome DONOVAN BOURQUE and KEEGAN NAVARRE.…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville : Here's What's Happeningthis Week - February 28, 2023
Bal du Dimanche Come dance at Vermilionville! Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host live music, EVERY SUNDAY from 1-4 p.m. THIS SUNDAY, DEUCE CHAMBERS & ZYDECO INTEGRITY. Admission is only $10, FREE for Vermilionville members,…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville : Here's What's Happeningthis Week - February 14, 2023
Cajun French Music Jam Mardi Gras Saturday CFMA Cajun Jam this Saturday, 1-3 PM. SHERYL CORMIER AND CAMERON FONTENOT will lead us. Join us for FREE. Bring your instrument if you'd like to play along, or bring your dancing shoes to tap along. Bal…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville : Here's What's Happeningthis Week - February 7, 2023
Cajun French Music Jam A Very Special CFMA Cajun Jam this Saturday, 1-3 PM. JIMMY BREAUX and KEVIN HUVAL will lead us, and Louisiana Folk Roots will unveil their new poster! We're excited! Join us for FREE. Bring your instrument if you'd like to…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville : Here's What's Happeningthis Week - January 31, 2023
Music Schedule Cajun French Music Jam Cajun Jam is back this weekend! Join us for the first session of 2023, this week brought to you by the CFMA FREE in the Performance Center 1-3 PM. This week's special guests are Zach Guidry & Mitch…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville Happenings for the Week: January 24, 2023
Vermilionville Museum & Gift Shop Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm Closed Mondays La Cuisine de Maman Restaurant Tuesday - Sunday 11am-2pm Closed Mondays LUNCH MENU MUSIC SCHEDULE Cajun French Music Jam Cajun Jam is back this weekend! Join us…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville Happenings for the Week: January 17, 2023
MUSIC SCHEDULE Cajun French Music Jam Cajun Jam is back this weekend! Join us for the first session of 2023, this week brought to you by the CFMA FREE in the Performance Center 1-3 PM. This week's special guests are BUBBA HEBERT and TRAVIS…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District’s Vermilionville Celebrates Le Courir De Mardi Gras Sunday, February 12
Come out to Vermilionville, the cultural arm of Bayou Vermilion District, to experience a traditional Mardi Gras run Sunday, February 12th, 2023. The whole family can participate in this interactive event where the Basile Mardi Gras Association…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville : Here's What's Happeningthis Week
Music Schedule Cajun French Music Jam Cajun Jam is back this weekend! Join us for the first session of 2023, this week brought to you by the CFMA FREE in the Performance Center 1-3 PM. This week's special guests are Dylan Aucoin And Luke Huval.…
Read More »Bayou Vermilion District's Vermilionville : What's Happening This Week - January 4, 2023
Vermilionville Museum & Gift Shop Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm Closed Mondays La Cuisine de Maman Restaurant Tuesday - Sunday 11am-2pm Closed Mondays MUSIC SCHEDULE Cajun French Music Jam Cajun Jam is back this weekend! Join us for the…
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