Festival International

Pete’s Papercraft in New Orleans is a frequent vendor at Festival International. Reporter Conner Reinwald takes us to a tiny world full of possibilities.

Gracie Guillot interview's Jesse Guidry on Thursday, April 23 at Scene International stage in downtown Lafayette.

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Find out more about various international foods at Festival International. This video highlights the cultures represented, the importance of sharing international food, and the preparation of the vendors prior to festival.

Zydeco music takes stage at Festival International in Lafayette, Louisiana, where local legend Nathan Williams and the Zydeco Cha Chas continues a tradition to audiences from around the world.

At Festival International de Louisiane, Petit Marché offers kids more than just a place to sell — it allows them to run their own small businesses. From creating products to handling transactions and engaging with customers, young vendors gain real-world experience while putting their creativity on display.

Madi has been documenting the volunteer experience with Festival International. Get ready with Madi as she works her first Festival International volunteer shift. Meet some of the fabulous volunteers of Festival! Visit Madi's Instagram for more volunteer content...

Zone Détente offers a quiet, sensory-friendly space at Festival International de Louisiane for anyone needing a break from the noise and crowds. Created by the Beluga Project, the area is designed to make the festival more accessible for children, families, and adults who may feel overwhelmed in busy environments.

One of the many Festival International map and navigation information kiosks around downtown Lafayette. Photo credit: Sadie Wilks 2026. As Amaris Milano stepped onto the 5:00 p.m. shuttle, she held close to her a detailed schedule that mapped her every move for the next six hours. She knew this ride would last roughly 10 minutes. From there, she would be immersed in a festival that, to her and many others, defines Lafayette. But before the shuttle came to its planned stopping

Video credit: Cindy Carter 2026. Listen to Cindy Carter explain how our students turn Festival International into their classroom.

Festival goer pens a note of thanks to the thousands of volunteers who make Festival International happen at the LFT Fiber booth near Scene Francophone CODOFIL stage. Photo credit: Sadie Wilks 2026. Before the music blares and the crowds arrive, volunteers are working hard, setting the stage for one of the biggest events of the year, Festival International de Louisiane. The 40th annual festival returned to Lafayette on Wednesday for five days filled with food, music and art.

John Paul Daniel’s booth from the Crafty Bastards Arts and Crafts Fair in December of 2024 shows off his whimsical sculpture-work. Photo credit: Claire Broussard 2026. It’s the largest international musical festival in the United States. Every April for the past 40 years, downtown Lafayette has blossomed into a cultural hub of music, food and art. Locals and people from all over the world travel to experience an energy that they say can be found only here—at Festival Internat

Recycling bin at Festival International in Lafayette, Louisiana. Photo credit: Sadie Wilks 2026. Every year, thousands of people from all over the world flock to the Festival International de Louisiane in Lafayette to experience great music, food and art. But with all the celebration, tons of trash accumulate. In the early years, the festival just sent it to a landfill. That was until Eldred “Griff” Blakewood, Professor of Geosciences at the University of Lafayette, propose

Artist Burton Durand redesigned the 2026 flag for Festival International de Louisiana. Photo used with permission from Festival International. Burton Durand had a knack for art as a kid, but he never really thought about the future or his career. He just knew he wanted to do something with his passion. He wondered: “What kind of cool stuff can I make?” That question led him to a successful career as a graphic designer and artist. And this year, he was one of three artists s

Photo Caption: Lillie Mae and John Norbert stand outside of the restaurant they founded, Norbert’s, before going to Festival International de Louisiane in 2023. Photo courtesy of Millicent Norbert. Millicent Norbert was destined to be a Louisiana festival girl, at least if her earliest beginning was any indication. At the Boudin Festival at Arceneaux Park in Broussard, Louisiana, in 1980, her mother, Lillie Mae, went into labor while working in the booth of the family’s resta

Zone Détente offers a quiet, sensory-friendly space at Festival International de Louisiane for anyone needing a break from the noise and crowds. Created by the Beluga Project, the area is designed to make the festival more accessible for children, families, and adults who may feel overwhelmed in busy environments. Coming to you LIVE... (Thursday, April 23, 2026) Watch this special LIVE edition of Tiger TV's Newsbeat show on Thursday, April 23, 2026, with Gracie Guillot and Le

Watch this special live episode of Tiger TV's Newsbeat on Thursday, April 23.

Tiger TV Faculty Advisor Cindy Carter gets things kicked off for Festival International 2026. Manship students are covering this five-day, free music and cultural event. Also, Tiger TV will air a special Newsbeat Thursday LIVE from the festival. Check out all Manship content coverage - it's going to be EPIC! Check out Cindy's Instagram post

The Babineaux Sisters are taking the stage at Festival International de Louisiane, and the sisterhood shared between the two is a bond like no other. As they prepare to take the stage, they make sure to stay true to their roots using traditional instruments and playing Cajun French music.