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Cajun Jam
July 22, 2017
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Performance Center
Vermilionville's weekly Cajun Jam is led by some of the area’s finest musicians. The free jam is held in the Performance Center of Vermilionville and is open to all skill levels-beginner to professional. Free admission is for the jam only and does not include entry to the park. Special thanks to the Cajun French Music Association for sponsoring our weekly jams!
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Wallace Trahan & Rice and Gravy
July 23, 2017
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Performance Center
Come dance the afternoon away at Vermilionville's Performance Center with Wallace Trahan & Rice and Gravy. Admission is $10 and refreshments will be available for this smoke-free family-friendly event. For more information call (337) 233-4077.
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Full Calendar

Healing Traditions in Acadiana | August 26

Healing Traditions in Acadiana is a free quarterly lecture series with the Lafayette Parish Master Gardeners that serves as an introduction to the general public about the healing traditions of the Cajun and Creole peoples of the area as well as the need to preserve medicinal plants, and the knowledge of their uses.

Acadian Culture Day | August 13

The community is invited to join the Bayou Vermilion District’s Vermilionville as they celebrate their annual Acadian Culture Day on Sunday, August 13 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at their historic village. Every year Vermilionville hosts this free event for the public to explore how the Acadian community maintains their heritage.

Guided Tours for Walk-Ins | August 5

Vermilionville is now offering a chance to experience a guided tour to our walk-in visitors. On the first and third Saturday of each month, walk-ins may pay an additional $2 on top of their normal admission fee to enjoy a guided tour from one of Vermilionville's finest interpreters.

Les Mains Guidees: How to 'Tit Fer | August 5

Vermilionville is continuing to host monthly workshops that will allow you to learn crafts from our master artisans. On the first Saturday of every month (unless noted otherwise), we will highlight a different craft from the old Acadian, Creole and Native American ways of life. Topics will range from woodcarving to textiles to foodways and many things in between.

Les Vues Free Film Series: "Strange and Familiar: Architecture on Fogo Island" | July 31

Join us for the free monthly cultural film series, Les Vues, held the last Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Performance Center. Les Vues is curated by filmmakers and enthusiasts, mostly from around the state. The films will range from features, documentaries, student film, shorts, animation, etc. that focus on the themes surrounding various aspects of culture. Following the screenings will be an open discussion between the audience and the curator about the themes of the movie and how they apply to that culture as well as our own.

Wallace Trahan & Rice and Gravy | JULY 23

Come dance the afternoon away at Vermilionville's Performance Center with Wallace Trahan & Rice and Gravy. Admission is $10 and refreshments will be available for this smoke-free family-friendly event. For more information call (337) 233-4077.

Where History Is Hands-On

 
 
 
Opened in 1990, Vermilionville is a living history museum and folklife park that promotes and propagates the cultural resources of the Acadian, Native American, and Creole people – from the time period 1765 to 1890. The park sits on a 23-acre site on the banks of the Bayou Vermilion with 19 attractions, including seven restored original homes with more than 13 local artisans that provide demonstrations on a variety of essential crafts performed by the early settlers.
 

Directions

Vermilionville is located in the heart of Lafayette, Louisiana, right across from the Lafayette Regional Airport off of Surrey St.
Click here to view a map and for directions.

Hours

Vermilionville is open six days a week, Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please keep in mind that we stop taking admission at 3 p.m. daily as it takes approximately an hour to an hour and thirty minutes to tour our historic village. 
Our historic village is closed on Mondays and for all major holidays including: New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Mardi Gras Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 

Admission
Regular Admission Adults (ages 19 – 65) $10 per person
Senior Citizens (age 65+) $8 per person
Students (ages 5 – 18) $6 per person
Children (under 5) No Charge 
 

Group Admission (Minimum of 20 People)

Adults* (ages 19 – 65+): $8 per person
Students (ages 5 – 18): $5 per person
Children (under 5): No Charge 
 
Disclaimer : In order to receive the reduced admission rate, groups must be booked in advance and one payment made upon arrival. 
 

Discounts

AAA: $9 Adult, $7 Senior, $5 Student
Military Active Plus Dependants: $5 Admission, $7 Seniors & Retired
Le Guide Routard: $6 Admission
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Alumni Association (must present current member ID): $6 Admission
Louisiana Public Broadcasting: $2 Off Admission
National Preservation for Historic Trust: $2 Off Admission             

Accessibility

Vermilionville’s entire 32-acre site is completely handicap-accessible, from our Welcome Center to our restaurant and even our historic homes. All of our attractions are outfitted with a wide ramp for wheelchair and walker access. If you require a wheelchair for your tour and are not traveling with one, simply inquire when you arrive and we will equip you with one.