For our 13th episode we hope to bring you something you can't miss. Join us for a unique festival that you will not find anywhere else. It's real and it's here. Let's find out everything you need to know about the Rougarou.....Festival. This year is the 13th Annual Rougarou Festival in Houma, Louisiana (that's Terrebonne parish Wendy!)

This year it's October 18th, 19th, and 20th.

Visit the website for more information:

https://rougaroufest.org/

#destination #louisiana #rougarou #acadian #festival #houma #itsreal #howl #newiberia #acadiana #lucky13

Join us for a literal trip through a distillery. In this episode we don't interview anyone in our studio. We travel down Highway 90 in New Iberia to visit the birthplace of T-Moon whiskey, Distillerie Acadian.

And you are in luck, their next Open House is scheduled for September 14th, 2024. Don't hesitate and go sign up for the tour that we took and taste the great drinks we did.

Be sure to bring some of these great products home as well, we did.

https://distillerieacadian.com

#destination #louisiana #distillerie #acadian #tmoon #bonvale #solou #cajuncut #newiberia #acadiana

On today’s first Christmas episode of Destination Louisiana we have a present for everyone. We will give you the gift of Zydeco music in the form of an intimate interview with a Grammy award winner, Chubby Carrier. https://chubbycarrierzydeco.com/ If you are listening to this episode in December 2023, you can see Chubby Carrier in person on the following dates and places:

Dec 9th, 2023 - Christmas in the Park - Scott, LA

Dec 10th, 2023 - Rock n'Bowl - Lafayette, LA

Dec 15th, 2023 - Moncus Park - Lafayette, LA

Jan 7th, 2024 - Rock n'Bowl - Lafayette, LA

Jan 13th, 2024 - Buck and Johnnys - Breaux Bridge, LA

Feb 2nd, 2024 - Rock n'Bowl - Lafayette, LA

and many more.

Visit https://chubbycarrierzydeco.com/ for more information on upcoming shows.

Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook at Destination Louisiana and check out our website, destinationlouisiana.us for more updated and behind the scenes content. Joyeaux Noel et Bonne Annee (Merry Christmas and Happy New Year) from all of us at DestinationLouisiana.

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On today’s episode of Destination Louisiana, we have a special early holiday treat for you! We’re taking you to Acadian Village in Lafayette, Louisiana, where we’ll chat with Simone and Karen who work at the Village. They’ll give us all the inside scoop on the festivities along with the history of the Village.

Get ready because the holiday season kicks off on December 1st. You won’t want to miss out on the amazing food, drinks and entertainment they have in store. Don't forget, Santa will be there to!

Plus, it’s all for a great cause, supporting LARC. For more information you can visit their website at acadianvillage.org or check out their Facebook page, LARC’s Acadian Village. Enjoy this episode!

Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook at Destination Louisiana and check out our website, destinationlouisiana.us for more updated and behind the scenes content. Stay tuned for this festive and enlightening episode!

#destinationlouisiana #louisiana #destination #acadiana #newiberia #lafayette #christmas #lights #history #cajun #culture #santa #acadianvillage #larc

On today’s episode of Destination Louisiana, we don’t have any tricks for you this Halloween, but a special treat for all you ghost enthusiasts out there. We’ll be chatting with Marci Lee and Melinda Breaux from Louisiana Spirits, who are experts in the field of ghost hunting. They’ll be sharing their knowledge on how they locate spirits during their investigations and everything you've ever wanted to know about ghost hunting. But, that’s not all! Louisiana Spirits has something exciting coming in March of 2024. They’ll be hosting a “Para-con” event in New Iberia, Louisiana where ghost hunters, investigators, mediums, believers, and fans of the paranormal can gather and connect. It’s going to be an incredible opportunity to explore the world of the supernatural. If you want to find out more information on Louisiana Spirits, you can find them at LaSpirits.com, on Facebook and Tiktok. If you are listening to this episode before October 27th, 2023, Louisiana Spirits will be having a ghost hunt at Acadian Village, please contact Marci Lee or Melinda at LaSpirits.com. Email mlee@laspirits.com for more information Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook at Destination Louisiana and check out our website, destinationlouisiana.us for more updated and behind the scenes content. Stay tuned for this spooky and enlightening episode!

#destinationlouisiana #louisiana #spirits #louisianaspirits #destination #ghosts #ghosthunting #acadiana #newiberia #lafayette

Talk to most people outside of Louisiana and the two things they know about Louisiana are Mardi Gras and LSU. This month join Destination Louisiana as we touch on one of those topics that's close to our heart, LSU. We talk to Verge Ausberry, Executive Deputy Director of Athletics and Executive Director of External Relations. Verge hails from our hometown of New Iberia and we have a great chat about all things LSU, from athletics to Mike the Tiger.

Geaux Tigers!!!

For more information about LSU and LSU athletics visit this websites.

https://www.lsu.edu

https://lsu.gold

https://www.tigerdroppings.com

https://lsusports.net/staff/verge-ausberry/

#destination #louisiana #newiberia #acadiana #lsu #verge #ausberry #football #athletics #geaux #tigers

Join Destination Louisiana as we talk to the top Louisiana Government official in charge of tourism, Lt Governor Billy Nungesser.

We hear about how he got started in politics, what he's done for Louisiana and plans for the future. We talk about Mardi Gras, Lainey Wilson (a Louisiana native), Rose Bowl parade, and much more. Join us for a fun informative chat with the Lt Governor.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Nungesser

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lainey_Wilson

https://www.explorelouisiana.com/rose-parade/volunteer-information

#destination #louisiana #ltgovernor #billy #nungesser #lainey #wilson #rose #bowl #acadiana #newiberia #neworleans #hotelstpierre #mardigras #festivals

Join Destination Louisiana to learn more about Wanderlust Rentals, a local company trying to make the outdoors more accessible.

https://wlrental.com

Paddle along with our hosts as they learn more about outdoor adventures with Kris and Yen from Wanderlust Rentals.

If you are listening when we release this episode you are just in time to sign up for the June 11th Rougarou Kayak Swamp Tour and have a really good time out on the water.

#destination #louisiana #destinationlouisiana #acadiana #newiberia #kayak #outdoors #adventure #wanderlust #gators #lakemartin #bayouteche #vermilionriver #rougarou

Join us today and grab your favorite drink as we talk to the good folks at Bayou Rum.

Bayou Rum is a high quality rum made right here in Louisiana. They are located in Lacassine, LA off of I-10 between Lake Charles and Lafayette. To schedule a tour or to visit their gift shop go to their website: https://bayourum.com

There's more to rum than Rum and Coke and Hurricanes. Learn a whole lot about a great destination: Bayou Rum.

#destination #louisiana #destinationlouisiana #rum #bayourum #lacassine #acadiana #newiberia #drinkresponsibly #hurricane #longislandicedtea #rumandcoke

Join us today to talk Spanish....Festival that is....in New Iberia, Louisiana. Louisiana is more than just French culture.

Our home city of New Iberia was founded by 7 families from Spain and we are twinned with a sister city near Malaga Spain. We talk to the president of the festival association and the current king and queen of the Festival. Come celebrate the 10th anniversary of the New Iberia Spanish Festival! Vamanos!

#destination #louisiana #destinationlouisiana #spanish #festival #newiberia

http://www.newiberiaspanishfestival.com/

April 19th - 21st, 2024

New Iberia, LA

Join us today as we monkey around and have a very interesting conversation with the wonderful workers from Chimp Haven, a chimpanzee rescue organization in northern Louisiana.

Visiting the Haven is not easy but you are in luck. They have some rare events such as the upcoming Chimpanzee Discovery Day, on April 13, 2024, where you can purchase a ticket and get a look at these funny, intelligent, and very interesting animals.

Visit their site for more information:

https://chimphaven.org/

#destinationlouisiana #destination #louisiana #newiberia #travel #acadiana #chimphaven #chimpanzee #chimp #discoveryday

Join us as we talk to one of the most diverse Krewe in New Orleans. Co-founded by famous singer and actor Harry Connick, Jr., learn about the upcoming parade on February 12th, 2024 in New Orleans put on by the Krewe of Orpheus, and their 8 hr party ball that's open to the public, Orpheuscapade. This year's monarchs are Neil Patrick Harris, his husband David Burtka, and Harry Connick Jr. Some of the entertainment at this year's Orpheuscapade will include Taylor Dayne, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and many other local acts.

Come on a journey with us as we learn all about this fascinating Krewe.

https://www.kreweoforpheus.com

#destinationlouisiana #travel #orpheus #krewe #mardigras #carnival #neworleans #louisiana #harryconnick #harryconnickjr #taylordayne #bigbadvoodoodaddy #orpheuscapade #throwmesomethingmister #cookeart #beads #favors #brettmichaels #nph #neilpatrickharris #davidburtka

Have you ever visited a plantation home in Louisiana? If you did, which one did you visit? If you haven't visited one in Louisiana yet, then join us on a journey through the captivating history of the Laura Plantation in Vacherie, Louisiana, where the past comes alive through the stories told to us by our guest, Joseph Dunn. Get ready to listen to the stories, secrets and enchantment that makes this place truly special.

#plantation #laura #vacherie #louisiana #destination #travel

This episode Destination Louisiana brings you 12 places to visit for Christmas (well, maybe a couple Langiappe too). Merry Christmas!!!

#destination #louisiana #christmas #acadian #newiberia #acadiana

This episode is a little different. Join us for a kitchen table chat about Louisiana's best Renaissance Festival (RenFest).

Located near Hammond, Louisiana and running in November and December 2024.

For more info visit their website or look them up on Facebook and Youtube.

https://www.larf2023.org/

Our 2024 Dates:

NOV: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17,

23, 24, 29, 30 DEC: 1, 7 & 8

(Rain or Shine)

9:45 AM to 5:00 PM

This episode is special. If we get 1000 listens, then Wendy will pierce her belly button and release the video.

#bellybutton #wendy #piercing #1000 #listens

#destination #louisiana #renfest#acadian #festival #hammond #milady #milord #newiberia #acadiana #renaissance

In this episode of Destination Louisiana, we take you through another Louisiana made movie called the Haunted Mansion.  this movie was inspired from the Disney ride the haunted mansion which stars Eddie Murphy. Watch our episode and don’t forget to listen to our podcast and subscribe and don’t forget to leave a comment and let us know. What do you think about haunted mansions do you go to any or do you stay home?

#hollywoodsouth #destination #louisiana #newiberia #acadiana #movies #disney #haunted #mansion #eddiemurphy

This episode Destination Louisiana brings you some high quality H....2....O!!! Learn more about Hollywood South.

#destination #louisiana #hollywood #south #acadian #newiberia #acadiana #filming #youcandoit #bobby #boucher#waterboy#h20

This episode Destination Louisiana brings you to meat up (pun intended) with dinosaurs in Louisiana. Learn more about Hollywood South.

#destination #louisiana #hollywood #south #acadian #newiberia #acadiana #dinosaurs #jurassicworld #roar #sixflags #chrispratt