Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
October 8-10, 2010
Lafayette, Louisiana

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 for the weekend and celebrate the cultures of South Louisiana At Festivals Acadiens et Creoles!


UL vs OSU Hotel Packages

Fairfield Inn and Suites Lafayette South
1606 W Pinhook Rd.
337-233-5558
www.marriott.com/lftfs
Details: Standard room with FREE breakfast for $89 plus tax a night and $99 for a suite with FREE breakfast

Fairfield 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 of your stay. Also enjoy a game day welcome bag packed  with essentials and goodies for a fabulous football experience! The newly  renovated Fairfield Inn & Suites Lafayette I-10 welcomes you to be our guest. Complimentary breakfast featuring hot items daily is included with your stay. Our  hotel features and indoor pool & spa, as well as a 24 hour fitness center. Wireless  high-speed internet is also 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
337-233-5610 or 1-800-SLEEP LQ
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 Café. 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 Café des Amis and complimentary bottle of wine upon arrival. Price $125 per night plus tax.

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Keep the Festival Free
Get the official 2009 Festvals Acadiens et Créoles pin and poster today. Proceeds help keep the festival FREE! Visit a pin/poster booth at Festivals Acadiens et Creole, Oct. 8-10.
Pins: $5  Posters: signed $30, unsigned $20

Become a dance partner of Festivals Acadiens et Créoles and do your part to keep FAeC free!
 
Waltz Partner ($25-$50)
FAeC Sticker|Official Member Card|10% off Official FAeC CD Recordings, Posters, Pins, & Website Merchandise

Two-Stepper ($51-$100)
FAeC Sticker|Official Member Card|10% off Official FAeC CD Recordings, Posters, Pins, & Website Merchandise|FAeC T-shirt

Jitterbugger ($101-$250)
FAetC Sticker|Official Member Card|10% off Official FAeC CD Recordings, Posters, Pins, & Website Merchandise|FAeC T-Shirt|Name announced from the stage during Festival Weekend|Official Festival Poster

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About:
Celebrate the rhythm of Cajun and Creole life at Festivals Acadiens et Créoles in Lafayette, the heart of French Louisiana. Dance to a traditional waltz. Two-step to the upbeat rhythms of accordions, fiddles and ti fers (triangles). Step back in time as traditional crafters demonstrate their artistry. Festivals Acadiens et Créoles pays tribute to the Cajun and Creole cultures with a combination of FREE festivals. Held the second weekend in October!

Absolutely no ice chests allowed on festival grounds. For safety purposes, barbecue pits, glass containers, bicycles, RV's, pets and skateboards are also not allowed.

Official festival site: www.FestivalsAcadiens.com

Schedule subject to change.