Acadiana's Louisiana Iris Festival

Name: Acadiana's Louisiana Iris Festival
Start: 2026-03-29T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-29T14:00:00-05:00
Location: 2913 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA, United States, Louisiana 70503

Schedule

Sun Mar 29 2026 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

2913 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA, United States, Louisiana 70503 | Lafayette, LA

Celebrate the beauty of Louisiana irises at Acadiana’s Louisiana Iris Festival at Moncus Park. Join us for a beautiful spring Sunday surrounded by one of the largest collections of cultivated Louisiana irises in the United States as they begin the first blooms of the season.
What to Expect
- Expert-led iris tours 🌱
- Interactive self-guided Iris Walks presented by Kathryn Leonard in honor of Jim Leonard 🥾
- A blooming artisans market featuring local creatives 🎨
- Live music by Q Major, The Violinist 🎻
- Food trucks serving sweet treats & lunch favorites 🍴
- Educational booths and hands-on learning throughout the Iris Zone 🌿
- Free iris-themed kids crafts hosted by Little Pearls Pediatric Dentistry 🖍️
- Fresh iris plants for sale from Louisiana Iris Farms 🛍️
- Refreshing mocktails by Service Chevrolet Cadillac 🍹
- A mimosa bar for adults 🥂
📅 Sunday, March 29, 2026
🕑 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Moncus Park | 2913 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503
Admission is free. A $5 parking fundraiser will support Moncus Park and help sustain the care of its gardens and natural spaces.
Educational Partners include:
- Moncus Park Conservation Team
- Louisiana Iris Conservation Initiative
- Greater New Orleans Iris Society
- Society for Louisiana Irises
🎨 Market Vendors:
- Mattea Studio (Cayla Zeek)
- E.H. Glazz Co.
- Little Clay Bug
- The Dirty Little Artist
- Magnolia Studios
- Jenifer Juniper Art
- Lemme Paint Dat
- Raven Bourgeois
- Earthly Arms
- Josey's Goods
🚚 Food Trucks:
- Boba Baby
- Nina Creole
- The Smokin Pitt
- Bayou Bao
- Southern Kreole
- Ice-a-licious
- Next Era Eats
- Sweet & Creamy Ice Cream
- Smiley Ice
- The Peach Cobbler Factory
- Mynee Mini Pancakes
- The Funnel Factory
Whether you come to learn, wander, shop, or simply take in the blooms, this festival is designed for families, gardeners, nature lovers, and anyone looking for a colorful spring day outdoors.
A special thank you to our sponsors: Little Pearls Pediatric Dentistry, The Leonard Family, Hilton Garden Inn Lafayette/Cajundome, Cumulus Media, and News15.