Festivals Acadiens et Creoles is a family-friendly event taking place in Girard Park each October. This year October 11-13, 2019. One of the largest FREE public events in the state, this festival offers three days of music, dancing, art, culture and food in South Louisiana. Events start on Friday at 9 a.m. with an educational symposium, and the festival officially opens on Friday with the cutting of the boudin at 5 p.m. Live music on six stages, the Bayou Food Festival, Louisiana Craft Fair, cooking demonstrations, childrens’ activities, jam sessions, Tour Des Atakapas race & duathlon and even a Sports Tent make up activities throughout the weekend.