Events at the Pet Friendly RV Park Near Abbeville, Lafayette, New Iberia & Opelousas, LA
September 21st
Enjoy the best BBQ burgers
and refreshments!
- 8:00 AM - 1 PM
September 21st
Free Admission / Food Trucks / Vendors / Kids Activities & Live Music!
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cattle Festival 2025 Schedule
- 26 & 27 September
- Fri 26
- 6:00 PM
Cattle Show: Showmanship Begins
- Sat 27
- 9:30 AM
Cattle Show: Exhibiting Begins
- 11:00 AM
BB Gun Tournament, Ends at 1:00PM
- 28 September
- 6:30 PM Cattle & Cocktails
“Honorees and Sponsors Social Gathering” *Invite only
- 3 October
- 6:00 PM
Festival Grounds, Vendors, Exhibits/Activities Open
Festival Opening Ceremonies on Main Stage
- 6:30 PM
Music Entertainment Begins
- 11:00 PM
All Festivals Activities Conclude & Close
- October 4
- 10:00 AM
Vendors & Kids Activities Area Open
Ice Cream Eating Contest
(Festival Grounds, Downtown Abbeville)
- 10:30 AM
Live Cattle Demonstrations Begin, Dairy & Beef
(Festival Grounds, Downtown Abbeville)
- 2:00 PM
Grand Parade
- 3:00 PM
Whip Cracking Contest
(Festival Grounds, Downtown Abbeville)
- 4:00 PM
Timed Rib Eating Contest
(Festival Grounds, Downtown Abbeville)
- 5:00 PM
Music Entertainment Begins
(Festival Grounds, Downtown Abbeville)
- 11:00 PM
All Festival Activities Conclude & Close
- October 5
- 9:00 AM
Cattle Industry Dedication Mass at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church (300 Pere Megret Street)
- 11:00 AM
Festival Grounds, Vendors, Exhibits/Activities Open
Music Entertainment Begins
(Festival Grounds, Downtown Abbeville)
- 1:00 PM
Fais-Do-Do Dance Competition at Main Stage
- 2:30 PM
All Festival Activities Conclude & Close
November 2nd and 3rd 2024
Stop and dance to some of Louisiana's best music
- 9:00AM
