NOW THROUGH NOV. 7
FANFARE: various days and times, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond. The university’s annual fall festival of the arts, humanities and social sciences is marking its 40th season as the university itself is in its year-long 100th anniversary celebration. Music events, theatrical productions, lectures, dance concerts, the world premiere of the film “Southeastern 100,” Day of Latino Culture and more. For complete schedule, go to https://www.columbiatheatre.org/fanfare.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
FESTIVALS ACADIENS ET CRÉOLES: Girard Park, 500 Girard Park Drive, Lafayette. The Cajun and zydeco festival features performances by local musicians, cultural workshops and culinary experiences, and is a showcase for local artisans. Also includes the Bayou Food Festival. https://festivalsacadiens.com/.
OLD SCHOOLHOUSE SEMI-ANNUAL ANTIQUE FAIR & YARD SALE: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Old Schoolhouse Antique Mall, 123 Church St., Washington. Featuring more than 200 vendors on six acres of land just outside the antique mall. Bargains, barbecue and more vintage items inside. https://oldschoolhouseantiquemall.com/.
SATURDAY
FALL ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., gardens of Shadows-on-the-Teche, 320 E. Main St., New Iberia. Original art, fall-themed decor, children’s clothing and tasty treats are some of what’s in store for shoppers. $5; children 12 and younger, free. IberiaTravel.com.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
HAMMOND NORTHSHORE REGIONAL AIRSHOW: 600 Judge Leon Ford Drive (off U.S. 190), Hammond. In addition to the airshow, there are, helicopter rides, a kids zone, food and more. hammondairshow.com.
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GUMBO COOK-OFF: downtown New Iberia. This free event showcases the best local gumbo chefs in New Iberia. Each year, dozens of cooking teams and thousands of enthusiasts gather to see who will take home trophies for each category and earn ultimate bragging rights. Also take a walking tour of the downtown’s historic buildings or pop into local art galleries, boutiques, antique shops and more. https://iberiatravel.com/.