Acadiana Pirate Festival
- Dates
- Expected July 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- The Sidecar, 422 Refinery St
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Acadiana Pirate Festival's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 11 July 2026 in Lafayette, LA. Froligo tracks the confirmed lineup, ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Acadiana Pirate Festival is a young, community-run pirate day held at The Sidecar in downtown Lafayette, Louisiana. Launched in 2025 and returning for its second annual edition in July 2026, it packs a single venue and its shaded grassy grounds with live pirate performances and sea shanties, mermaid and belly dancers, costume contests, food and craft vendors, exotic-animal encounters, and a silent auction benefiting the local charity Hearts of Hope. All ages are welcome during the day, with the venue turning 18+ in the evening
What people love
Early attendees describe it as a small but fun local outing, a shaded grassy area filled with vendors plus an indoor space with two bars and a stage, and Lafayette locals have been rooting for the new festival to grow
Last time around (2026)
The second annual festival ran Saturday, July 11, 2026 at The Sidecar, with gates at 11:00 AM, live pirate music and performers, food and drink, unique vendors, and costume contests
See it before you go
On the lanes & stages
Lineup
Costumes & what to wear
Do I need a costume?
Costumes are highly encouraged and many attendees turn out in pirate finery, but they are optional, promotional coverage frames it as "go full captain or just throw on an eyepatch."
Joining in
Daytime programming includes live pirate performances, sea-shanty music, belly and mermaid performers, costume contests, exotic-animal encounters, fortune telling, food and craft vendors, face painting, and a silent auction benefiting Hearts of Hope
Getting there
How do I get to Acadiana Pirate Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Acadiana Pirate Festival. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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Where
Map shows the centre of Lafayette. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
The Sidecar, 422 Refinery St
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Acadiana Pirate Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Airport hotels 3
200 Hugh Wallis Road South, Lafayette, LA 70508
Link coming soon2501 Southeast Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, LA 70508
Link coming soon1910 South College Road, Lafayette, LA 70508
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Accessibility & comfort
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Pricing
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