Vermilion Parish Tourist Commission

06/04/2026

Collection Spotlight: Vermilion Parish—Bea Frederick Photographs 📸

Explore the artifacts, photographs, and stories that preserve the heritage of Vermilion Parish. Each week, we'll feature an item from the collections of the Abbeville Cultural Center. If you recognize a person, place, or event, leave us a comment or come visit and tell us about it!

06/04/2026

📢 IT'S OFFICIAL! 📢

We’re heading back to where it all started: MAURICE! 🎉

Our SECOND LOCATION is opening soon, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring Rachael’s Cafe to Vermilion Parish!

📍8218 Maurice Ave • Maurice, LA

👉 Follow & share our new page: 🦞 Rachael's Cafe Maurice
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05/30/2026

Happening now in Magdalen Square…Abbeville’s Daylily Festival until 3:00pm

05/29/2026

Great article on Dupuy’s in Abbeville…of course the locals know where the best crab cakes are located and they’re at Dupuy’s! Do yourself a favor and come try them (and everything else) for yourself!

Savor Louisiana's freshest seafood in charming Abbeville

05/28/2026

Happening this Saturday in downtown Abbeville's Magdalen Square!

05/26/2026

Enjoy some family fun in Abbeville’s AA Comeaux Park!

☀️💦 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐛𝐛𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞! 💦☀️

School is out but the splash pad at A.A. Comeaux Park is officially OPEN for the season!

Families are invited to come cool off, enjoy the sunshine, and make some fun summer memories right here in Abbeville.

🕘 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬: 𝟗 𝐀𝐌 – 𝟕 𝐏𝐌
📅 Open 7 days a week
🌤️ Weather permitting (any closures or updates will be announced)

The splash pad typically operates from late May through September, giving everyone plenty of time to enjoy a little extra fun this summer.

Grab the sunscreen, bring the kids, and come make a splash at A.A. Comeaux Park!

04/17/2026

Thank you to the Vermilion Chamber for allowing us to show the Leadership Groups, for the past 12 years, our wonderful parish! ❤️

04/08/2026

Palmetto Island State Park will be smelling delicious on Saturday!

Only 7 days and counting until the 13th annual Stir the Pot Seafood and Wild Game Cook-off! Clear your schedule for Saturday, April 11 and join us for a day filled with great Cajun food, refreshing drinks, dancing and exploring nature. Enjoy over 20 different mouth-watering dishes from the best local cooks. Plus, don't miss out on the opportunity to support a great cause, as all proceeds go towards funding a handicap playground and other projects for Palmetto Island State Park. Mark your calendars for April 11 and get ready for a fun-filled day of food, friends, and fundraising!

04/03/2026

The Tourist Center and Abbeville Cultural Center are closed today but will reopen on Monday.

03/03/2026

Boogie in the Park kicks off tomorrow night in Kaplan!

This Wednesday at 5:30!