This year Festivals Acadiens et Créoles kicks off Friday, Oct. 8 with tailgating Cajun-style at the Ragin' Cajuns football game. UL plays Oklahoma State on Friday at 8 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on ESPN2.
So bring your dancing shoes and get ready for two-steppin' and touchdowns! Then stay the weekend and celebrate the cultures of South Louisiana at Fesitvals Acadiens et Créoles 0ct. 8-10, 2010!
UL vs OSU Hotel Packages
Fairfield Inn and Suites Lafayette South
www.marriott.com/lftfs
Details: Standard room with FREE breakfast for $89 plus tax a night
and $99 for a suite with FREE breakfast
Faifeld Inn & Suites by Marriott Lafayette I-10
2225 NW Evangeline Thruway
337-235-9898 or 1-800-MARRIOTT
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lftfi
Details: Don't miss this incredible special! Kick off our UL vs OSU game
day weekend with 15% off your stay. Also enjoy a game day welcome
bag packed with essentials and goodies for a fabulous football
experience! The newly renovated Fairfield & Suites Lafayette I-10
welcomes you to be our guest. Complimentary breakfast featuring hot
items daily is included in your stay. Our hotel features an indoor pool &
spa, as well as a 24 hour fitness center. Wireless high-speed internet is
absolutely free! (Package Code: PKG)
Hilton Lafayette
1521 W Pinhook Rd.
337-235-6111 or 1-800-HILTONS
www.lafayette.hilton.com
Details: Overnight accommodations and breakfast for two.
La Quinta Inn Lafayette
2100 NE Evangeline Thruway
227-233-5610 or 1-800-SLEEPLQ
www.lq.com
Details: Rate of $59 plus applicable taxes, including breakfast offered
to all attendees.
Ramada Inn
120 E Kaliste Saloom Rd.
337-235-0858
www.ramadainnlafayette.com
Details: Weekend Package $180 tax included, two-night hotel accommodations
including breakfast. Festivals Acadiens et Créoles Pin, Festivals Acadiens et
Créoles Poster, Dinner for two at Randol's Restaurant (max $35), 20% off
another Ramada Inn Lafayette future package. Extra nights available at
$63 per night plus tax.
Residence Inn by Marriott Lafayette
128 James Comeaux Rd.
337-232-3341
www.marriott.com/lftri
Details: Studio Suite with Cajun Spice Package at $99.
Wingate by Wyndham
702 E. Kaliste Saloom Rd.
337-234-3700
www.wingatehotels.com
Details: Two-night package includes one king or one double queen
room, hot breakfast each morning, two festival pins, one collector's
festival poster, $25 gift certificate to the world famous Blue Dog Cafe.
Total package price $258 plus tax. Three-night package includes the
same as above. Total package price $327 plus tax.
Maison Des Amis Bed & Breakfast Inn
111 Washington St., Breaux Bridge
337-507-3399
www.maisondesamis.com
Details: Stay three nights for the game and Festival Acadiens et Créoles.
Stay includes gourmet Cajun breakfast at the Cade des Amis and
complimentary bottle of wine upon arrival. Price $125 per night plus tax.
About:
Celebrate the rhythm of Cajun and Créole life at Festival Acadiens et Créoles in Lafayette, the heart of French Louisiana. Dance to a traditional waltz. Two-step to the upbeat of rhythms of accordions, fiddles and ti fers (triangles). Step back in time as traditional crafters demonstrate their artistry. Festival Acadiens et Créoles pays tribute to the Cajun and Créole cultures with a combination of FREE festivals. Held the second weekend in October!
Official festival site: www.FestivalsAcadiens.com
Official Ragin' Cajuns athletic site: www.ragincajuns.com
Celebrate the New Year
Bring in the New Year with a Cajun and Creole flair! Dance the night away, then take advantage of hotel specials around the city.