A Closer Look
Held annually in Abbeville, the Louisiana Cattle Festival and Fair celebrates Vermilion Parish's proud heritage as one of Louisiana's premier cattle-raising regions. Held over a fall weekend in downtown Abbeville along Concord Drive, this community celebration blends agricultural pride with Cajun music and food traditions.
Fair Highlights
Grand Parade through historic downtown Abbeville, live Cajun, Zydeco, and country music at the Fais Do-Do stage, a free Kids Corral with activities and games, Cajun cuisine food booths, arts and crafts vendors, a Cattle Show featuring local youth exhibitors, and the iconic Cattle Drive down Concord Street.
Planning Your Visit
Abbeville is the seat of Vermilion Parish in the heart of Acadiana, about 20 miles south of Lafayette. The downtown along Vermilion River is a charming setting for the festival. Vermilion Parish is also famous for its rice and crawfish farming — a deeply authentic Cajun cultural experience.
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