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With great excitement, the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce announces the date for it’s 16th Annual Gumbo-Cook off on Saturday, February 1, 2020 in Crowley, Louisiana. Teams vying for the title of Gumbo Champion will compete in three different categories including seafood, non-seafood with homemade roux and then a separate category for those using jarRead more

Taste of Crowley is Nov. 7th Art | Flavor | Music Mark your calendars, tell your friends, and make plans to attend the 11th Annual Taste of Crowley! It’s going to be the biggest one yet! Taste of Crowley presented by First National Bank will be held on Thursday, November 7th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Le Grand Hall, in theRead more

CROWLEY, La. – A Ribbon Cutting celebration held on Tuesday, October 15 celebrated a new partnership bringing together Acadia Extended Care Hospital to Acadia General Hospital. Formerly operated in Eunice as Eunice Extended Care Hospital, the hospital relocated to its current space on the second floor of the Crowley-based Acadia General Hospital.  The hospital continuesRead more

German immigrants founded the Roberts Cove community (about 20 minutes west of Lafayette, LA) in 1880. Their descendants started the Germanfest in 1995. The small community nestled in the heart of the Acadiana is where we celebrate our rich German heritage in Acadia Parish during the annual festival held during the first weekend of October. GermanRead more

Locally based Compass Health Expands to Central Louisiana SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 – CROWLEY, LA – Compass Health is pleased to announce the opening of its newest facility in Marksville Louisiana. Compass Behavioral Center of Marksville, located at 137 Dr. Childress Drive, consists of an 18-bed psychiatric inpatient facility as well as an outpatient department that canRead more

Fall is in the AIR! So is the smell of good food and lots of fun! This weekend is a busy weekend for Acadia Parish! Check out the events below and support these incredible community organizations! AGH: Colors of Hope 5K October marks the month of women’s health, particularly breast cancer awareness. This is aRead more

APRIL MIXON   Municipality you currently live in Crowley, Louisiana How long have you been on the Board of Directors? I am currently on my second year as an Acadia Parish Chamber Board Member. Who is your employer and title? What are your responsibilities/duties? Morse Elementary, Principal Set data driven goals with a vision forRead more

The Grand Opera House is excited to announce its 12th Season (2019-2020) featuring 12 “grand” performances that you won’t want to miss. Three premier Louisiana zydeco musicians, Horace Trahan, Chubby Carrier, and Geno Delafosse, kick off the 12th season at The Grand Opera House in Crowley with “Zydeco Experience” on Friday, September 6th @ 7:30Read more

KYLE GORDON   Municipality you currently live in Born and raised in Egan   How long have you been on the Board of Directors? I am currently on my second term as an Acadia Parish Chamber Board Member.   Who is your employer and title? What are your responsibilities/duties? I own and operate Gator CustomRead more

Acadia Chamber Events Network & Strengthen Relationships | Learn from Business Leaders & Community Stakeholders September 4th – Acadian Ambulance Iota Sub-Station: Ribbon Cutting September 11th – Acadia Parish Candidate Forum September 13th – Acadia Quarterly Luncheon: Dr. Gary Wagner September 17th – Business Over Breakfast: Commissioner of Insurance Candidates September 19th – Rehab XcelRead more