Thursday, August 6th, 2026
Vermilion DU Duck
| 5:30 pm | Charity, Fundraiser | The 107 · Erath
Friday, August 7th, 2026
ULL Summer Commencement
| Schools and Education | Cajundome · LafayetteUL Summer Commencement
| Local Events | Cajundome · Lafayette
Saturday, August 8th, 2026
Lake Charles got Talent
| Schools and Education | Burton Coliseum · Lake CharlesZydeco Breakfast Breaux Bridge
| 8:00 am | Local Events | Buck & Johnny's · Breaux BridgeArt Walk Downtown Lafayette
| 5:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Downtown Lafayette · LafayetteRagin' Fighting Championship
| 6:00 pm | Sports and Recreation | Lake Charles Event Center · Lake Charles
Sunday, August 9th, 2026
Vermilionville: Acadian Culture Day
| 10:00 am | Special Interest | Vermilionville · LafayetteLe Bal du Dimanche
| 1:00 pm | Local Events | Vermilionville · Lafayette
BENEFITS INCLUDE: FREE Food, Special Discounts, Scholarship
Programs, Vacation Time, Referral Program and Career
Growth Opportunities!
Programs, Vacation Time, Referral Program and Career
Growth Opportunities!
Monday, August 10th, 2026
MSU Last Date to Apply for Admission
| Schools and Education
Wednesday, August 12th, 2026
Delcambre Shrimp Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Delcambre Shrimp Festival Grounds · DelcambreThursday, August 13th, 2026
Delcambre Shrimp Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Delcambre Shrimp Festival Grounds · DelcambreAugust Sneaux Cone Mile
| Sports and Recreation | ULL Track · LafayetteFriday, August 14th, 2026
Zachary Really Hot Air Balloon Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Zachary3rd Annual Masked Singer
| Charity, Fundraiser | Cade Community Center · BroussardDelcambre Shrimp Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Delcambre Shrimp Festival Grounds · DelcambreSaturday, August 15th, 2026
Zachary Really Hot Air Balloon Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | ZacharyDelcambre Shrimp Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Delcambre Shrimp Festival Grounds · DelcambreAbbeville's Farmer's Market
| 8:00 am | Local Events | Magdalen Square · AbbevilleZydeco Breakfast Breaux Bridge
| 8:00 am | Local Events | Buck & Johnny's · Breaux BridgeFete Dieu du Teche
| 8:00 am | Religious EventsWhitetails Unlimited Banquet
| 5:00 pm | Special Interest | Burton Coliseum · Lake CharlesMSU Fan Fest
| 6:00 pm | Sports and Recreation | Navarre Stadium · LAKE CHARLES
BENEFITS INCLUDE: FREE Food, Special Discounts, Scholarship
Programs, Vacation Time, Referral Program and Career
Growth Opportunities!
Programs, Vacation Time, Referral Program and Career
Growth Opportunities!
Sunday, August 16th, 2026
Delcambre Shrimp Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Delcambre Shrimp Festival Grounds · DelcambreLe Bal du Dimanche
| 1:00 pm | Local Events | Vermilionville · LafayetteTuesday, August 18th, 2026
General Faculty/Staff Meeting
| Schools and Education | McNeese State University · Lake CharlesThursday, August 20th, 2026
August Sneaux Cone Mile
| Sports and Recreation | ULL Track · LafayetteCMA Magic in the Making: Celebrating the Power of Learning by Doing
| Charity, Fundraiser | Children's Museum of Acadiana · LafayetteMSU Housing Move-In
| Schools and Education | McNeese State University · LAKE CHARLESCMA Magic in the Making
| 7:00 pm | Charity, Fundraiser | Children’s Museum of Acadiana · LafayetteFriday, August 21st, 2026
MSU Cowboy Camp International Students & Late Acceptances
| Schools and Education | McNeese State University · LAKE CHARLES
BENEFITS INCLUDE: FREE Food, Special Discounts, Scholarship
Programs, Vacation Time, Referral Program and Career
Growth Opportunities!
Programs, Vacation Time, Referral Program and Career
Growth Opportunities!
Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
Silver Spurs Rodeo
| Sports and Recreation | West Cal Arena · SulphurDown South Heros
| Charity, Fundraiser | Don’s Boat Landing · LafayetteBird Walk
| 7:30 am | Special Interest | Sam Houston Jones State Park · Lake CharlesZydeco Breakfast Breaux Bridge
| 8:00 am | Local Events | Buck & Johnny's · Breaux BridgeSunday, August 23rd, 2026
MSU Freshman Convocation
| Schools and EducationUL New Student Convocation
| Local Events | Cajundome · LafayetteLe Bal du Dimanche
| 1:00 pm | Local Events | Vermilionville · LafayetteMonday, August 24th, 2026
MSU Fall Classes Begin
| Schools and EducationTuesday, August 25th, 2026
MSU Last Day to Register, Add/Drop Courses
| Schools and EducationThursday, August 27th, 2026
Gueydan Duck Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Gueydan Duck Festival Pavilion · Gueydan
BENEFITS INCLUDE: FREE Food, Special Discounts, Scholarship
Programs, Vacation Time, Referral Program and Career
Growth Opportunities!
Programs, Vacation Time, Referral Program and Career
Growth Opportunities!
Friday, August 28th, 2026
Gueydan Duck Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Gueydan Duck Festival Pavilion · GueydanSaturday, August 29th, 2026
THUNDER OVER LOUISIANA
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Chennault International Airport · Lake CharlesGueydan Duck Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Gueydan Duck Festival Pavilion · GueydanGator Gauntlet Off-road Triathlon
| 7:00 am | Sports and Recreation | Sam Houston Jones State Park · Lake CharlesZydeco Breakfast Breaux Bridge
| 8:00 am | Local Events | Buck & Johnny's · Breaux BridgeSunday, August 30th, 2026
Gueydan Duck Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Gueydan Duck Festival Pavilion · GueydanTHUNDER OVER LOUISIANA
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Chennault International Airport · Lake CharlesLe Bal du Dimanche
| 1:00 pm | Local Events | Vermilionville · LafayetteTuesday, September 1st, 2026
Volleyball @ UL-Lafayette
| 6:00 pm | Sports and Recreation | LafayetteThursday, September 3rd, 2026
Shrimp and Petroleum Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Morgan City
BENEFITS INCLUDE: FREE Food, Special Discounts, Scholarship
Programs, Vacation Time, Referral Program and Career
Growth Opportunities!
Programs, Vacation Time, Referral Program and Career
Growth Opportunities!
Friday, September 4th, 2026
FYE: Freshman Fest
| Schools and EducationShrimp and Petroleum Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Morgan CitySaturday, September 5th, 2026
LSU Football vs Clemson
| Local Events | Tiger Stadium · Baton RougeShrimp and Petroleum Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Morgan CityUL Football vs. Lamar
| Local Events | Cajun Field · LafayetteZydeco Breakfast Breaux Bridge
| 8:00 am | Local Events | Buck & Johnny's · Breaux BridgeWidow's Day of Self-Care & Connection
| 8:30 am | Community and Civic Groups, Clubs | St. Mary Magdalen · AbbevilleAuditions | ipal
| 9:00 am | Arts and Entertainment | IPAL Theatre · New IberiaDelcambre Seafood & Farmers Market
| 9:00 am | Local Events | Bayou Carlin Cove · DelcambreMusic Mosaic
| 12:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | The Children's Museum of Acadiana · LafayetteMusic Mosaic
| 12:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | The Children's Museum of Acadiana · LafayetteSunday, September 6th, 2026
Shrimp and Petroleum Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Morgan CityCajunMan Triathlon
| Sports and Recreation | LafayetteLe Bal du Dimanche
| 1:00 pm | Local Events | Vermilionville · LafayetteMonday, September 7th, 2026
Shrimp and Petroleum Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Morgan City
BENEFITS INCLUDE: FREE Food, Special Discounts, Scholarship
Programs, Vacation Time, Referral Program and Career
Growth Opportunities!
Programs, Vacation Time, Referral Program and Career
Growth Opportunities!
Tuesday, September 8th, 2026
Tacos and Tutoring
| Schools and EducationSaturday, September 12th, 2026
Walk on the Wild Side for Autism
| Charity, Fundraiser | Zoosiana · BroussardLSU Football vs McNeese
| Sports and Recreation | LSU Tiger Statium · Baton RougeLydia Cajun Food Fest
| Charity, Fundraiser | Weeks Park · New IberiaDown South Heros
| Charity, Fundraiser | Don’s Boat Landing · LafayetteCourir De Pont Breaux: Dance Away 5K
| 7:00 am | Charity, Fundraiser | Veterans Park · Breaux BridgeZydeco Breakfast Breaux Bridge
| 8:00 am | Local Events | Buck & Johnny's · Breaux BridgeSouth Coast Book Festival
| 10:00 am | Arts and Entertainment | Lake Charles Event Center · Lake CharlesArt Walk Downtown Lafayette
| 5:00 pm | Arts and Entertainment | Downtown Lafayette · LafayetteSunday, September 13th, 2026
Le Bal du Dimanche
| 1:00 pm | Local Events | Vermilionville · LafayettePraise & Worship Picnic in the Village
| 3:00 pm | Celebration | LafayetteFriday, September 18th, 2026
50th Bon Ton Festival
| Celebration | St. Theresa Catholic Church · Carlyss
BENEFITS INCLUDE: FREE Food, Special Discounts, Scholarship
Programs, Vacation Time, Referral Program and Career
Growth Opportunities!
Programs, Vacation Time, Referral Program and Career
Growth Opportunities!
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
50th Bon Ton Festival
| Celebration | St. Theresa Catholic Church · CarlyssPedersen Auction
| Shopping | West Cal Arena · SulphurZydeco Breakfast Breaux Bridge
| 8:00 am | Local Events | Buck & Johnny's · Breaux BridgeAbbeville's Farmer's Market
| 8:00 am | Local Events | Magdalen Square · AbbevilleGulf Brew
| 1:00 pm | Local Events | Downtown Lafayette · LafayetteCheers to Fashion
| 5:00 pm | Charity, Fundraiser | Burton Coliseum · Lake CharlesSunday, September 20th, 2026
50th Bon Ton Festival
| Celebration | St. Theresa Catholic Church · CarlyssLe Bal du Dimanche
| 1:00 pm | Local Events | Vermilionville · LafayetteMonday, September 21st, 2026
National Hazing Prevention Week
| Schools and EducationTuesday, September 22nd, 2026
National Hazing Prevention Week
| Schools and Education
BENEFITS INCLUDE: FREE Food, Special Discounts, Scholarship
Programs, Vacation Time, Referral Program and Career
Growth Opportunities!
Programs, Vacation Time, Referral Program and Career
Growth Opportunities!
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026
National Hazing Prevention Week
| Schools and EducationThursday, September 24th, 2026
National Hazing Prevention Week
| Schools and EducationLouisiana Sugar Cane Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Downtown New Iberia · New IberiaJLL Tinsels & Treasures Holiday Market
| Local Events | Cajundome · LafayetteLA Sugar Cane 4-H Livestock Show & Sale
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | SugArena · New IberiaJr. League's Tinsel and Treasures
| Local Events | Cajundome · LafayetteFriday, September 25th, 2026
JLL Tinsels & Treasures Holiday Market
| Local Events | Cajundome · LafayetteLouisiana Sugar Cane Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Downtown New Iberia · New IberiaJr. League's Tinsel and Treasures
| Local Events | Cajundome · LafayetteNational Hazing Prevention Week
| Schools and EducationLA Sugar Cane 4-H Livestock Show & Sale
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | SugArena · New IberiaSaturday, September 26th, 2026
