Author: Scott Fehan

Lafayette, LA – Festival International de Louisiane is proud to announce a revised Festival Pass program and the re-introduction of Amis du Festival! After 2015’s pilot year for the Festival Pass program, the organization has tweaked and simplified the options for pass holders. In addition, the organization revised the Amis du Festival program to show more gratitude to Festival supporters. The reworked Festival Pass program and Amis du Festival was announced at Saturday’s fundraiser, La Fête du Festival.

“Over the past few months, we’ve reached out to past Festival supporters. We need and value our community support,” says Scott Feehan, President of the Board of Directors. “We’re doing everything we can to reconnect with the community.”

Festival supporters have been anticipating the revamped Amis du Festival program for 2016. One of the main highlights is the FIRST EDITION of Live from Festival International de Louisiane 2015 – a live compilation audio CD featuring performances from 2015 Festival.  This is the first time that Festival has produced a CD of this nature and is thrilled to share this with donors.
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Join other Festival International supporters for a roaring good time at the Grouse Room on November 7th! Be among the first to see and get your hands on the 30th Anniversary Pin and Poster, listen to live performances by the Julie Williams Duo and festival favorite, Chic Gamine!

Enjoy a cocktail menu hand-picked especially for Festival supporters, nibble on delicious dishes from Poupart’s Bakery and much more!

Chic Gamine last wowed fans at Festival International de Louisiane in 2013. After a five year hiatus, they are back with a brand new album, Light a Match that is getting rave reviews. Check out a festival favorite by clicking on the photo below.

Each ticket includes two drink vouchers for select beer and wine, courtesy of Schilling Distributing Co. Of course, there will be a few more surprises (it wouldn’t be a true Festival International event without a bit of mystery) so reserve your tickets today! Learn more…

Lafayette, LA – Festival International de Louisiane is proud to announce the second annual La Fête du Festival, presented by Helmer Directional Drilling, to be held on Saturday, November 7, 2015 from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm at The Grouse Room.

“We’re looking forward to this event and are grateful for Helmer Directional Drilling for their continued support throughout the years. We had a great turn out last year, and are hoping for a successful second year with this fundraiser,” says Scott Feehan, President of the Board of Festival International.

“We are excited to be celebrating our 30th year of Festival and keeping it accessible for everyone to enjoy. However, we all know that the festival costs money to produce,” says Renee Helmer of Helmer Directional Drilling, the event’s presenting sponsor. “We’ve helped plan a wonderful fundraiser and it is sure to be one of the best events this year! Attendees can have a great time knowing their contribution is keeping the Festival free!”, says Helmer. Continue reading

Festival International is currently seeking an Executive Director. If you are a dynamite leader, a non-profit guru, perfect at grant-writing, we want to hear from you! The application window closes September 30, 2015 .

Click here for more information or to apply.

Lafayette, LA – Festival International de Louisiane, Festivals Acadiens et Creoles, and Downtown Alive! Have partnered to create a music triangle of support.

The three organizations have provided free music celebrations for over 100 years, collectively.

“Music is the heartbeat of any culture. But in Acadiana, that heart beats so loudly because of our free music culture that allows anyone and everyone to see world-class live music without paying admission. Supporting this free music culture is so important to keep the music playing, for free. We wanted to make it easier for anyone who loves our free music festivals to give and be rewarded for their love,” said Kate Durio, Director of Marketing & Events, Downtown Lafayette.

Funding for each music event comes from various resources such as sponsorships, grants, donations and beverage sales. Supporters who would like to donate to Festivals Acadiens et Creoles, Downtown Alive and Festival International de Louisiane, can now do so with one monetary donation through the website www.ILoveFestivals.org. Continue reading

Ladies & Gents! Party like it’s 1920 with Festival International de Louisiane for their annual fundraising celebration, La Fete du Festival! Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 7, 2015 from 6:30-9:30 pm at the Grouse Room, located at 1919 Kaliste Saloom Rd #303, Lafayette.

Get ready for a night of Gatsby-inspired glamour that will be a roaring good time with libations, food, entertainment and the return of a much anticipated international musical performance by a long-time Festival favorite! (Announcement coming soon.)

Stay tuned for more details and be among the first to snag special entry to the hottest bash of the season! Tickets go on sale September 25th.

Lafayette, LA –  Festival International de Louisiane is proud to announce the hire of Candace Gulotta-Haggart as its new Development Director. Mrs. Gulotta-Haggart comes to Festival from New Cardiovascular Horizons Foundation in Lafayette, LA where she was the Director of Development and Special Projects.

As Development Director, Gulotta-Haggart will work to secure all levels of sponsorships for the organization (over 20% of Festival International funding comes from sponsorships), coordinate fundraising events and manage the organization’s donor programs, Amis du Festival and Rain Angels. Continue reading

Complete your pin collection. All vintage Festival Pins are $3!

Select years available. Excludes 2015 pin.

Get the latest Festival gear, now available online! Complete your collection of pins and posters. Grab a koozie just in time for summer!

Available in limited quantities.

A big thank you to all the volunteers that helped out last week! You make festival happen!

If you see someone wearing an orange shirt, be sure to give them a high-five and thank them for their time!