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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
🎨 Artist Vendors:
- Mattea Studio (Cayla Zeek)
- E.H. Glazz Co.
- Little Clay Bug
- Kelli Foret Richard
Additional vendors to be announced!
🚚 Food Trucks:
- Boba Baby
- Nina Creole
- 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, Cumulus Media, and News15.
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2913 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA, United States, Louisiana 70503
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