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SOUTH LOUISIANA | CAJUN COUNTRY

ACADIA PARISH

FARM-TO-FORK SPECIALTIES
Acadia - Cajun Harvest Country boasts amazing specialty meats like boudin and sausage originating from our Cajun-German heritage. We
have even created a food trail to make it easy to find all of the delicious offerings! The Specialty Meats & Cracklin’ Trail fills your belly with the
bounty of farm-to-fork goodness at spots like Nonc Kev’s, Richards, or Coleman’s Sausage, where you can fill your belly and your fridge with
boudin, cracklin’ or smoked sausage selections!

ACADIA #1 PRODUCER OF RICE AND CRAWFISH
Acadia Parish is the #1 producer of rice and crawfish in Louisiana, so you know there is an abundance of these Cajun staples throughout Acadia
- Cajun Harvest Country! You can dine on dishes with exotic-sounding names like crawfish étouffée, jambalaya, and seafood gumbo, and
you can even learn more about how these products get from farm or pond to table. Rice growers like Supreme Rice Mill offer tours and Kelly’s
Landing has hands-on learning about both rice and crawfish production with lunch available for group tours.

SAVORING TRADITION: ACADIA’S HOMEMADE SWEETS & CAJUN BAKED GOODS
Beyond boudin and crawfish, Acadia Parish serves up an irresistible side of sweet, slow-made tradition. In Cajun Harvest Country, bakeries like
Café Maison, The Cake Bar, and many more turn out treats rooted in French and Acadian heritage — from pralines and sweet dough pies to
king cakes and cane syrup-laced goodies. Ruddock’s Bakery even adds a cheery, “Thank you, Cher!” (Dear in Cajun French) to their receipts!
Visitors can enjoy a sampling of rich coffees and signature desserts throughout the parish. Check out the Cajun Mamas from Church Point,
who have an avid social media following and podcast “Coffee Talks” with occasional tips on sourdough baking and starter they can ship to
you! Whether it’s a cup of café au lait or pie made from recipes passed down for generations, Acadia Parish’s desserts offer a warm, nostalgic
bite of Cajun hospitality.

Acadia, Cajun Harvest Country | 337-783-2108 | AcadiaTourism.com

CAJUN COAST

SUGAR
St. Mary Parish is home to over 30,000 acres of sugar cane. Louisiana has long been known for its importance in the world’s sugar industry
with sugar mills throughout Louisiana producing over 2 million tons of raw sugar providing an economic value of almost $4 billion to the
state’s economy. Sugar, this sweet commodity, is the main ingredient to Louisiana’ cozy relationship with dessert. It’s the main ingredient
in bread pudding, a staple in homes and menus across Louisiana, pralines, a wonderful caramelized sweet treat with pecan, as well as
other delicious treats including Mardi Gras King Cakes and Morgan City’s famous pecan logs by the Candy Cottage. Come indulge in your
personal dessert trail on the Cajun Coast!

ATCHAFALAYA AND ALL THAT JAZZ!
St. Mary Parish is the southern-most gateway to the Atchafalaya Swamp Basin, the largest overflow swamp in the US and home to most of the
wild crawfish caught in Louisiana. More than 1,000 commercial fishermen harvest crawfish from the Atchafalaya Basin. The combined annual
yield ranges from 100 million to 120 million pounds. The total economic contribution to the Louisiana economy exceeds $300 million annually,
and more than 7,000 people depending directly or indirectly on the crawfish industry. Crawfish are seasonal from mid-January to June and are
not only served in restaurants and boiling places, but are the great excuses to gather family and friends

SHRIMPLY DELICIOUS FOOD TRAIL
Come explore the Cajun Coast’s Shrimply Delicious Food Trail. With over 30 locations to choose from, you can enjoy Louisiana’s favorite
seafood until your heart’s content. Morgan City is home to the oldest state chartered harvest festival in Louisiana, the Louisiana Shrimp
& Petroleum Festival. Over 15,000 jobs are attributed to the shrimping industry with an annual impact of over 1.3 billion per year. Shrimp
bread, shrimp dip, fried shrimp, shrimp poboy are not just Forest Gump talk – but authentic cuisine on the Cajun Coast.

Carrie Stansbury | Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau | cstansbury@cajuncoast.com | 800-256-2931 | cajuncoast.com
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