"Bayou Teche Market"
Every last Saturday of the month from 8-12 noon
203 New Market Street
Vendors Welcome!
Call Danielle or Carrol for more info at
337-394-2230.


February

Every day in February
  • FREE admission into the African-American Museum.

  • Celebrate Black History Month.  St. Martin Parish Library.

Every Thursday in February
  • Stretch Your Potential.  Certified yoga instructor Joie Connelly will teach a one hour yoga class from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the historic Maison Duchamp, located in the heart of historic St. Martinville.  Students are asked to bring their own yoga mat and towls, and to wear loose fitting clothing.  Shoes will be left at the door.  Cost for the complete thirteen week yoga class will be $50.00.  For more information, contact Joie Connelly at joieconnelly@aol.com or telephone by phone at 337-278-3034. 

Every Saturday in February
  • Bayou Teche Farmers Market.  Free open-air market held inside a historical 1930s era pecan warehouse along the banks of Bayou Teche.  Open from 8 a.m. - 12 noon.  Those wishing to sell either produce, or arts and crafts are encouraged to RSVP St. Martinville City Hall at (337) 394-2230.

February 4, 2012
  • Moon Gazing 101.  Lake Fausse Point State Park.  Join us and gaze at the moon through powerful binoculars. Learn the basic moon features.  5:00 pm.  (337) 229-6173

February 7, 2012
  • Story Time.  St. Martin Parish Library.  Day cares ,Walk-ins, Head Start, Preschool children and their caregivers.  Thirty minute sessions of storytelling, songs, and play to increase the love of reading. 10:30-11:00 a.m.  St. Martin Branch, 201 Porter Street.  (337) 394-2207

February 8, 2012
  • Beettlejuice 101.  Beetlejuice – bug or star? Lake Fausse Point State Park.  Come to the Interpretive Center and use binoculars to learn about Betelegeuse and Rigel, who live as a part of Orion.  6:00 pm.  (337) 229-6173

February 10 - 11, 2012  
  • Rotary Club Mardi Gras Ball.  Annual formal Mardi Gras, sponsored by the St. Martinville Rotary Club.  This year’s theme is “King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.”  Tickets to the ball are $25 each, and each table seats eight people.  Dress rehearsal February 10 at 7:00 p.m., with the ball taking place on February 11 at 7:00 p.m.  Music provided by the band “Side Show.”  For more information, contact Brian Friend at the Teche Bank (337) 394-9726.

February 11, 2012 
  • Tree Artistry.  Lake Fausse Point State Park.  Using your senses, take a different look at trees and where they live. Take home product.  11 am.  (337) 229-6173

February 14, 2012
  • Romancing the Oak.  For anyone who has ever been either married or engaged under the Evangeline Oak, they are invited back to St. Martinville where the city will honor those who made a life-long commitment under the branches of the Evangeline Oak.  Call St. Martinville City Hall at (337) 394-2230 or the St. Martinville Office of Tourism at (337) 394-2233 for more information.

  • Story Time.  St. Martin Parish Library.  Day cares ,Walk-ins, Head Start, Preschool children and their caregivers.  Thirty minute sessions of storytelling, songs, and play to increase the love of reading. 10:30-11:00 a.m.  St. Martin Branch, 201 Porter Street.  (337) 394-2207

February 15, 2012 
  • Spring into History - FREE school program.  A special living history program about work and life in the 1800s will be held at Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site.  The program will include tours through the Olivier Plantation House c. 1815 and the Acadian Farmstead given by costumed interpreters.  Information about planting and the work that was done to prepare for spring will be the focus of this program.  Volunteers and crafts people will be demonstrating basket making, spinning and weaving, shooting black powder guns and the making of bousillage.  A hands on area where students can try out chores, toys and games from the period will be provided.

  • St. Martin Parish Library.  Author, Brandi Morrison will discuss her book A Southern Tale of Forgiveness.  6:00 - 7:30 p.m.  Those interested in attending are asked to register with the St. Martin Branch, 201 Porter Street, (337) 394-2207

February 17 - 18, 2012 
  • The Cornucopia Ball.  Annual Children’s Carnival,  sponsored by the Creole Farmer’s Market Committee of St. Martinville.  Every year the committee chooses a king and queen, debutantes and dukes, along with children ages pre-k to seventh grade to portray the theme’s characters.  Past themes have included Nursery Rhymes, Fairies, The Renaissance, Under the Big Top, and That’s Entertainment, just to name a few.  Every year a theme is chosen and the script is written to support the theme. This year the theme is “Louisiana Festivals”.  The event will take place on Friday and Saturday February 17 and 18, respectively, at the Cade Community Center, Smede Hwy.  The Friday, February 17th  performance is the dress rehearsal and it begins at 7:00 p.m. with admission being $ 10.00 per person.  The actual ball will take place on Saturday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m. and admission is $ 15.00 per person.  Tables are still available for the Saturday night if groups of 8 would like to purchase one.  A table of 8 sells for $100. There will be extra open seating that night, as well.  On Saturday night a DJ will play until 11:00 p.m. for the children and their parents to enjoy.  This is a non-alcoholic event.  Refreshments will be sold by a local youth / school organization.  For more information, please contact  Brenda Courville at 337-789-3592, Laurie Verret at 337-523-1640, or Gisele Buillard at 337-247-4392.

February 18, 2012 
  • La Grand Boucherie Des Cajuns.  Held in Magnolia Park, St. Martinville.  Cajun Bands, Arts & Crafts, Food, Fun, Refreshments and much more!  Butchering of the Pig, and Squeal like a Pig Contest.  Call Bert Bienvenue at (337) 680-6129 for more information.

  • Mardi Gras Parade.  Lake Fausse Point State Park.  Mardi Gras in the Park! Bring family, friends and a picnic. Join us the Saturday before Mardi Gras for fun parade through the Park. Parade starts at 2 pm.  10 am – 3 pm.  (337) 229-6173

February 19, 2012
  • Newcomers Social Civic Club's Traditional Annual Mardi Gras Parade.  Parade will travel down Hwy 31 (Main Street), starting at St. Martinville Senior High School, ending at Main and Denier Street, 1pm until 4pm.  For float participation please contact Clara Baptiste, President at 337-380-6031

February 23, 2012
  • Story Time.  St. Martin Parish Library.  Day cares ,Walk-ins, Head Start, Preschool children and their caregivers.  Thirty minute sessions of storytelling, songs, and play to increase the love of reading. 10:30-11:00 a.m.  St. Martin Branch, 201 Porter Street.  (337) 394-2207

February 29, 2012
  • Jupiter 101.  Lake Fausse Point State Park.  Join us and gaze at Jupiter through powerful binoculars. We might even be able to see a moon or two. Learn about the large planet and four of its most famous moons.  5:30 pm.  (337) 229-6173