Events

On October 29th from 9am to 2pm, the Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition will be holding its second annual LAGCOE Career Fair at the Cajundome and Convention Center.

America's most beloved animal expert, Jack Hanna, is bringing his three-time Emmy award-winning TV series to the stage at the Heymann Performing Arts Center in Lafayette on Friday, November 14th.

Professional actors, movie-quality set design, fog (and yes, even smells) make this attraction worth going to – if you can make it through!

The Stone Energy/United Way Gumbo Cookoff will be held October 16th at Cajun Field.

Louisiana residents have more than $600 million in unclaimed property and Acadiana residents can see if any of this money belongs to them at an Unclaimed Property Awareness Day on Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Acadiana Mall here in Lafayette.

The annual Ragin' Cajun Fall Fan Day is set for this Sunday, August 24th from 5pm-7pm at the Cajundome here in Lafayette.

97.3 The Dawg is once again proud to be part of the Race Against Clock Marathon Blood Drive with our friends at United Blood Services. The 2-day, 24-hour community event is scheduled or Thursday, July 10th from 7am-10pm then Friday, July 11th from 7am-4pm.

The big event for moms and little ones is coming up on June 28th. Get all the details on the big event, including everything you need to know about the big day.

GENERAL INFORMATION Maracas in May is proudly sponsored by Jose Cuervo and presented by Corona. Additional Maracas sponsors include Coyote Blues, Crescent Crown, La Carreta, Legends Downtown & Annex, Marley’s Sports Bar, Schlotzsky’s Lafayette (both locations) and Swamp Vapor. ...

Parking is easy. You can park at Cajun Field, and take the shuttle to downtown Lafayette. Service Chevrolet is sponsoring the shuttles again this year.

Lafayette Police remind everyone that glass containers are illegal in public and all animals must be on a leash.

It's a good time to be in south Louisiana. The weather is great and good times are a-plenty.

HEADS UP! The following is to answer a lot of Frequently Asked Questions: GENERAL INFORMATION Patty in the Parc is proudly sponsored by Jameson Irish Whiskey and presented by Hampton Toyota. Additional Patty sponsors include Cajun Market Donut Company, The Lazy Leprechaun, Legends Downtown & Annex, Marley's Sports Bar, Schlotzsky's Lafayette (both locations). ...

Monster Jam and LARC are teaming up to hold an operation bead collection event.

Farrah's treatments are causing terrible diaper rash issues and her Mom has found that one brand of diaper is better suited for the baby's needs, and that brand is not available through St. Jude's.

Here is the list of canceled parades as well as parades that are still scheduled to roll.

Mardi Gras 2014 is officially here good people of south Louisiana!

We want you to wear your craziest wig to the UL basketball game on Saturday night as the Cajuns take on the Arkansas State Red Wolves at 7:15 p.m. At the "Wig Out The Wolves" game, you will also have the chance to win prizes.

Have you ever dreamed of being royal? Enter the Red Hot Mardi Gras Ball Costume contest for a chance to be royalty.

This New Year's Eve we're gonna party like it's 1989...or 1999...or whatever year you choose it to be. And chances are when we do said partying, it'll be at The District in Lafayette for Stevie B and Spank the Monkey live on stage!