Bayou Wilderness RV Park

10/14/2026

LOCAL FLAVOR WEDNESDAY

This week, we’re heading into Lafayette for breakfast or lunch at Ema's Cafe

Ema’s is the kind of local spot where you can start your morning with a classic breakfast or go a little more Louisiana with something like a Cajun Benedict or seafood omelet. And if you’re stopping in for lunch, you’ll find plenty of South Louisiana flavor there too, including crawfish étouffée, seafood, crab cakes and gumbo.

One of the things we love about Local Flavor Wednesday is finding those places where you can sit down, enjoy a good meal, and get another taste of what makes Acadiana such a great place to explore.

So now we need some help from the Ema’s Cafe regulars:

Are you going for breakfast or lunch, and what should a first-time visitor order?

10/12/2026

BAYOU WILDERNESS LIVING MONDAY

Some of the best parts of Bayou Wilderness aren’t listed on an amenities page.

Meet Jack and Jill, two of our favorite residents and a big part of the personality around Bayou Wilderness RV Park.

They’re always ready to say hello, pose for a picture, and make sure you don’t walk by without noticing them. Whether you’re here for a few nights or staying with us a little longer, it’s those small, unexpected moments that make a place feel memorable.

That’s part of what we love about Bayou Wilderness. It’s peaceful, comfortable, and just a little bit different from your everyday RV park.

So next time you’re out walking around the property, be sure to stop by and say hello to Jack and Jill.

Now we want to know: which one do you think has the bigger personality, Jack or Jill?

10/11/2026

SUNDAY IN ACADIANA!

If you didn’t make it to the World Championship Gumbo Cookoff yesterday, today is your chance.

Head to historic Downtown New Iberia for the final day of this FREE two-day event, where Sunday is all about the gumbo.

Cooking teams will be competing for bragging rights, the pots will be going, and this is the day to come hungry and see what the World Championship Gumbo CookOff is really all about.

It’s another great reason to get out and explore a little more of Acadiana while staying at Bayou Wilderness RV Park.

The event runs today from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Downtown New Iberia.

So tell us: what kind of gumbo are you hoping to find first?





Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce
World Championship Gumbo Cookoff

10/10/2026

HOW ABOUT A LITTLE GUMBO WITH YOUR SATURDAY?

If you’re looking for another FREE Acadiana adventure today, head over to New Iberia for the 36th Annual World Championship Gumbo CookOff!

Known as the “Superbowl of Gumbo,” this two-day event brings cooking teams and gumbo lovers together in Downtown New Iberia for one very Louisiana weekend.

Come hungry, enjoy the atmosphere and see who has what it takes to earn bragging rights in the world of gumbo.

And yes, admission to the Gumbo CookOff is FREE!

One weekend, two completely different ways to experience South Louisiana. That’s exactly why we love Explore Acadiana Saturday at Bayou Wilderness RV Park.

Now we have an important question:

What kind of gumbo gets your vote?



Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce
World Championship Gumbo Cookoff

10/10/2026

FESTIVAL REMINDER

IT’S EXPLORE ACADIANA SATURDAY!

Festivals Acadiens et Créoles is in full swing today at Girard Park in Lafayette.

Spend the day listening to Cajun and Zydeco music, dancing, enjoying Louisiana food, exploring local arts and crafts and celebrating the traditions that make South Louisiana so special.

And remember, the festival is FREE to attend.

This is one of those weekends when you really get to experience the heart of Acadiana, and it’s all within easy reach of Bayou Wilderness RV Park.

We tagged the festival so you can check today’s lineup and schedule before heading out.

What are you going for first: the music, the food or the dancing?



The official Saturday lineup is extensive, with artists including Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie, Chris Ardoin & NuStep Zydeko, Mike Dopsie & Zydeco Entourage and many more.

10/09/2026

FESTIVAL WEEKEND KICKOFF

READY FOR A FREE WEEKEND OF CAJUN & CREOLE CULTURE?

It’s time for Festivals Acadiens et Créoles in Lafayette!

This annual Acadiana favorite brings together Cajun and Creole music, food, dancing, arts, crafts and culture for a full weekend at Girard Park.

And one of the best parts?

ADMISSION IS FREE!

It’s a great opportunity to hear some incredible Louisiana music, try local food, browse the festival grounds and experience the culture that makes Acadiana unlike anywhere else.

If you’re staying at Bayou Wilderness RV Park, this is definitely one to put on your weekend list.

We’ll tag Festivals Acadiens et Créoles so you can check out the full schedule before you go.

Who’s ready for a weekend of Cajun music, good food and dancing?



The festival’s official site lists performers across the weekend and confirms free admission to all programming.

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

If the weather is bugging you, come see us at the bayou. The weather is calm and clear here.

10/07/2026

LOCAL FLAVOR WEDNESDAY

This week, we’re heading into Downtown Lafayette for a stop at Johnson's Boucanière

If you love discovering places with a little history behind the food, this one belongs on your list. Johnson’s carries on a family tradition that dates all the way back to 1937, serving up house-made boudin, smoked sausage, brisket, BBQ and plenty of other South Louisiana favorites.

You’ll find everything from smoked meat plates and po’boys to boudin and one menu item that definitely caught our attention: a boudin-stuffed grilled cheese.

This is exactly what Local Flavor Wednesday is all about. Finding those locally rooted places that give you a real taste of Acadiana.

Now we need to hear from the Johnson’s regulars:

If it’s your first visit, what are you ordering?

10/06/2026

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