Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau

02/11/2025

Looks delicious and worth the trip to Baldwin!

02/09/2025

🍽️ Who’s Your Favorite Local Restaurant? 🍽️

👀 Tag your favorite local restaurant in the comments and let us know where you love to dine!

02/07/2025

🎭🏈✨ Bringing the Cajun Coast to the Big Game! ✨🏈🎭

This week, we had the incredible opportunity to represent St. Mary Parish at the Super Bowl Media Party at Mardi Gras World, an exclusive private event in partnership with Explore Louisiana, the Louisiana Office of Tourism!

We shared our mystically beautiful Cajun Coast with the world, brought some delicious peanut butter fudge from What the Fudge to share, rocked custom shirts from Glow Body Studio, and mingled with some amazing Louisiana icons!

📸 Spotted at the event:
✅ Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana & his wife Cher
✅ Chef Kevin Belton
✅ Saints legend Cameron Jordan
✅ 610 Stompers bringing the energy
✅ Amanda Shaw & her incredible talent
✅ Howard Castay Kbze & Josh Singleton

A huge thanks to everyone who helped showcase our culture, food, and Mardi Gras magic at this unforgettable event! 🎶🎷🎭

02/07/2025

Help Preserve Louisiana French!

Do you or your family speak French or Creole in your home or community? The Bayou Cultural Collaborative French Languages Working Group and University of Louisiana at Lafayette are collecting personal experiences to help preserve and expand our unique language traditions—and they need your input!

💬 Take this quick survey by February 14, 2025, and help tell the story of Louisiana French!
👉 Survey Link: https://forms.office.com/r/kDvZSA4TUQ

Please share with family, friends, and neighbors—every response helps keep our second language alive!

02/06/2025

🌿 Explore the Mystically Beautiful Outdoors of St. Mary Parish! 🌿

Looking for a scenic escape? From breathtaking hiking trails to peaceful parks and stunning waterways, St. Mary Parish is full of outdoor beauty waiting to be explored. Whether you’re walking along the Morgan City walking trails, discovering wildlife at the Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge, or taking in the views along our historic byways, there’s an adventure for everyone!

🌿 Find your perfect outdoor spot here: https://cajuncoast.com/trails-byways/

02/05/2025

🩸 Community Blood Drive – Show Your Support 🩸

Join Ochsner St. Mary Hospital in supporting those affected by the tragic events in the French Quarter.

📅 Date: Thursday, February 27th
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Ochsner St. Mary Hospital

Your donation can make a life-saving difference. Let’s come together as a community to help those in need.

02/04/2025

🎭 Planning Your Mardi Gras Fun? 🎭

Are you looking for parade route maps to make the most of Mardi Gras on the Cajun Coast? We’ve got you covered! Check out these custom parade maps created by our very own Allison Ledet to help you find the best spots to catch throws and celebrate the season! 🎉🎺

📍 Get your Mardi Gras plans in place and let the good times roll!

02/02/2025

Today in Patterson! Bring the kids and have a family day!

We are the great Circus On Ice! Come and enjoy our elegant ballet on Synthetic Ice combined with magnificent traditional circus acts.

02/01/2025

Get your tickets!!

✨✨The time is here!!!! Make plans to join us for the ✨✨4th Annual Dinner Under the Lamppost Fundraiser✨✨🗓️April 5th🗓️✨✨✨Downtown Franklin ✨✨Tickets on SALE NOW✨✨

🎤🎤Entertainment by Clay Boudreaux 🎤🎤

Thank you so much for making every year a success! Make plans to join us as this has proven to be a SOLD OUT event!!

Do you love all the events The Franklin Merchant’s Association puts on?! Harvest Moon Fesitval, Mingle & Jingle, Bayou to Main?! Have you enjoyed watching these events grow each year, adding more and more for the community to enjoy at little to no cost?!

If the answer is yes, join us for our annual fundraiser, Dinner Under the Lamppost! All proceeds are used to put on events for the community and support the City of Franklin, Louisiana - Mayor's Office revitalization movement to make Franklin the best place to live and visit!

Tickets can be purchased The French Door starting TODAY! You can purchase individual tickets or a table of 6 or 8! New this year, you can also pre purchase a bottle of wine for the table! Can’t make the dinner but want to send a bottle to a friend attending? Let us know!

LIMITED SEATING! WILL SELL OUT EXTREMELY FAST!!!

02/01/2025

Mardi Gras Launch Party in Berwick today!

The shop will be closed today in preparation for the Mardi Gras Launch Party!

See y’all at The Old Building-3-6pm!

01/31/2025

The Cajun Coast team had a great time, last night, at the St. Mary Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet at Bayou Bend in Franklin, Louisiana!

Congratulations to Kristy Toups Gant on winning the Virginia Tyler Guilotte Citizen of the Year Award! Her dedication to supporting the community, whether through uplifting local teachers or assisting hardworking linemen during hurricane recovery, truly makes a difference. As the General Manager of the Clarion Inn in Morgan City, Kristy's kindness and commitment to making the world a better place are inspiring.

A huge congratulations to Elizabeth Baytop on being named Hospitality Employee of the Year! As a dedicated team member at The Galley in Morgan City for over 40 years, Elizabeth has been a cornerstone of the restaurant since the day they opened. Her hard work, warmth, and commitment to excellence have made her the heart of The Galley, and her impact on both customers and colleagues is truly immeasurable. This well-earned recognition is a testament to her passion and dedication—congratulations, Elizabeth!

Congratulations to all the award winners at last night's banquet! We are so thankful for everyone who works hard to make St. Mary parish the best place to be!

01/31/2025

✨We are so excited to announce that we are partnering with Explore Louisiana and will be representing St Mary Parish at the Louisiana Culture Festival at the French Market in New Orleans on February 7th and 8th!
🤝We are partnering with some of the local businesses in St Mary Parish to build a Cajun Coast Getaway package for those who stop by our table and sign up!
👋We hope to see you there!

01/31/2025

🌿 Explore the Mystically Beautiful Cajun Coast with Family & Friends!

From scenic waterways to historic sites, there’s always something to discover on the Cajun Coast! Take a boat tour, visit charming downtowns, hike through nature trails, or enjoy delicious Cajun cuisine with your loved ones.

👣 Where will your next adventure take you? Tag your travel crew and start planning your trip today!

📍 Visit cajuncoast.com/activities to learn more!

01/30/2025

🎭💜💛💚 Calling All Local Stores! 💚💛💜🎭

Mardi Gras is here, and we want to highlight local businesses selling Mardi Gras merch in St. Mary Parish! 🎉

If your store has Mardi Gras beads, decorations, apparel, accessories, or any festive finds, drop your store name, location, and what you’re selling in the comments!

Let’s help locals and visitors find everything they need to celebrate Mardi Gras on the Cajun Coast!

📸 Photo from The French Door

01/30/2025

Great event in Morgan City! Whether you’re local or traveling through, you don’t want to miss these vendors from all over the state!

By City of Morgan City

01/29/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Our Shop Local Winners! 🎉

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported our local businesses and took part in our Eat, Drink, and Be Merry on the Cajun Coast Christmas Shopping Passport! Your commitment to our community makes a difference, and we’re thrilled to celebrate our amazing winners! 🏆

👏 Congratulations to Connie Giandelone, Tracie Broussard, Christi Hebert, Brenda Fernandez, and Janna Wiese! You’ve won for supporting local businesses, and we truly appreciate your participation.

Let’s keep the momentum going—continue to shop local, support our neighbors, and invest in the heart of our community! ❤️

*If you know Janna Wiese, please either tag her or tell her to come by the Visitor's Center to claim her prize, thanks!*

01/29/2025

🌟 Did You Know? 🌟

Outdoor activities are the #1 reason visitors are drawn to St. Mary Parish! From serene waterways to scenic trails, the mystically beautiful Cajun Coast offers endless adventures for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

🏞️ Come experience the beauty for yourself and see why we’re a top destination for outdoor fun!