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A LISTING OF HELPFUL/EMERGENCY NUMBERS CITY OF RAYNE Rayne Police, Fire and Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Rayne Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-4215 (Non-emergency calls) Mayor’s office . . . . . . . . . . 334-3121 City Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-3121 Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-4215 Water Department . . . . . . . . . . . 334-6631 Electrical Department . . . . . . . . . . . 334-6670 Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . 334-2332 raynechamber@earthlink.net City Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-9677 #
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City Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City Judge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rayne Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Civic Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gossen Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Civic Center Mural Room. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southside Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northside Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . School Board Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tourist Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Police Jury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registrar of Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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We invite you and your group to a real Cajun experience in the heart of Cajun Prairie Country. !0' our history and folklore; 4-$-" our elegant architecture of Crowley's huge historic district and The Art Gallery. Visit Crowley's Ford Motor Company building that is City Hall and is home to the Rice Interpretive Center and J.D. Miller Recording Studio. All this and more here in Crowley, the Rice Capital of the America, also known as Tree City U.S.A. South of Crowley on Hwy 13 tour Crystal Rice Heritage Farm with its Blue Rose Museum, collection of vintage antique cars and for the unique experience of rice and crawďŹ sh on a working farm. The .!06 of the Frog Murals and Tree Frogs explains why Rayne is the Frog Capital of the World and Louisiana City of Murals, with its St. Joseph's Cemetery graves facing North and South, which is listed in "Ripley's Believe It or Not". Travel the Zydeco Cajun Prairie Scenic Byway to Church Point, tour the Le Vieux Presbytere (parsonage home) and le Vieux Moulin (Cajun gift shop), Buggy Town Playground, a unique playground, imagined by children, built by the community in Church Point, home of the Buggy Capital of the World. Visit Charlene Richard's grave for prayer and meditation. ( A proposed Cajun Saint in nearby Richard, La.) 7 0- ' the local heritage at the tiny pilgrim's chapel and tour the German Heritage Museum in the German settlement called Robert's Cove and Kelly's Landing Agriculture Museum and Aqua-Culture Tour on crawďŹ sh and rice to learn about the importance of agriculture in our parish while viewing the antique farm equipment and the remarkable collection of toy farm implements. Travel over to Iota home of Tee-Mamou-Iota Mardi Gras Folklife Festival and view the Murals. Visit the Iota Mercantile & Museum. 0!" with us at our fairs and festivals; '8 9 the taste you long for that begins right here in Acadia Parish Louisiana, the Heart of Cajun Prairie Country. That remarkable Cajun cooking is at its best in any of our local restaurants. And by all means, you must dance the 'Cajun two step' or tap your feet to the unique beat of the Zydeco music! After a day of touring, 0 !7 in one of our ďŹ ne Hotels or unforgettable Bed & Breakfast or at an RV Campground. All are centrally located and within minutes of all major parish attractions. And so, consider this an invitation to experience what the locals callâ&#x20AC;Ś.8 ) : : / %% ; , : *1
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History of the parish called Acadia The Attakapas Indians were the early inhabitants of Acadia Parish. Claimed by France in 1682, the Louisiana territory was held as a French colony until 1763, when it was ceded to Spain. Louisiana was returned to France in 1800 under Napoleon. Three years later, the United States purchased the Louisiana territory. During the French regime Acadia Parish was a part of the district known as Poste des Opelousas, later known as St. Landry Parish, from which several southwest parishes were formed. Under United States jurisdiction, Opelousas became the seat of all legal transaction. As more and more small communities sprang up in the area, long distances of travel became a hardship. St. Landry Representative J.C. Lyons of Plaquemine Brulee in 1886 introduced a bill into the Louisiana legislature calling for the creation and organization of the parish Nicholls. GWEN HANKS, executive director of the Acadia Parish Tourist Commission, can provide you with any and all information on numerous points of interest in Acadia Parish. The Tourist office is located at 401 Tower Road, exit 82 off Interstate 10, near Crowley. She can also be reached at 337-783-2108 or by fax 337-783-2142.
The suggested name for the new parish was subsequently changed to Acadia. Act #39 was passed and signed by Governor McEnery. On October 6, 1886, the election was held to decide if St. Landry Parish would be divided. The vote was 2516 for and 1521 against and so the parish of Acadia was created by the vote of the people. There was a bitter fight as to which town would be parish seat. In the election of March 1887, the city of Crowley was chosen with 698 votes, while Rayne received 560 and Prairie Hayes 519.
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LaQuinta Inn 9565 Egan Hwy. - Crowley Crowley Exit 80 off I-10 on Hwy 100 (337) 783-6500
Super 8 Motel 3001 Daulet Dr. - Duson I-10 Duson Exit 92 on Service Road (337) 873-8883
La Maison Pointe Aux Loups Bed & Breakfast and Gift Shop 2165 Eunice-Iota Hwy. in Iota (337) 779-2485
Days Inn of Crowley 9571 Egan Hwy - Crowley I-10 Crowley Exit 80 on Service Road (337) 783-2378
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The Carriage House Bed & Breakfast I-10 Crowley Exit 80 220 East Third St. - Crowley (337) 783-1744
Best Western Inn of Rayne 1422 N. Polk St. - Rayne I-10 Rayne Exit 87 (337) 334-0060
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Rayne Frog Festival City Fairgrounds 206 Frog Festival Dr. Rayne, LA 70578 Phone: (337) 366-2884 www.raynefrogfestival.com Second full weekend in November. Monsieur Jacques invites you to hop on over and participate in the fun activities and enjoy the delicious food at the Frog Festival in Rayne. Music headliners and events for the entire family awaits you under the new and spacious pavilion. Only place in Louisiana where you can jump your own frog during the racing and jumping contest, followed by a meal of delicious fried frog legs at the many food booths provided. Traditional Frog Derby Queen and numerous events take place in the shade of the Festival Pavilion offering protection, rain or shine! In the shadow of a spectacular carnival, attendees can enjoy froglegs as well as local Cajun specialties. An Arts and Crafts show is held at the adjoining Civic Center, as well as a Poker Run and Grand Parade jump throughout the Frog Capital of the World for this festive event. International Rice Festival Downtown Crowley Crowley, LA 70527 Phone: (337) 783-3067 Third weekend of October www.ricefestival.com Sponsored by the Rice Festival Association, the International Rice Festival is one of Louisiana's oldest and largest agricultural festivals. The celebration calls attention to the importance of rice as food and emphasizes its place in the world's economy. The festival takes place in historic downtown Crowley and is one of the few festivals still free to the public. The Festival features numerous Cajun and Zydeco bands on two stages, two parades, Queen's Ball, rice cooking contest, rice eating contest, arts & crafts booths, carnival rides, and numerous food booths featuring great Cajun food. Arts and Crafts Show held at city's park just blocks from the main events.
Roberts Cove Germanfest St. Leo IV Catholic Church grounds Hwy 98 (Three miles north of Rayne) Roberts Cove Germanfest Association 7166 Roberts Cove Road Rayne, LA 70578 Phone: (337) 334-8354 E-Mail: www.germanfest@aol.com A unique in that this cultural event takes place in a small community whose roots are of German origin and is situated in the middle of "Cajun Country." The two-day event provides activities for all ages with a central theme expressed with native foods and drinks. Celebrate German music, food, crafts & much more whilw touring the new German Heritage Museum. Admission is free. First full weekend in October. Buggy Festival Lougarre St. City Park Church Point, LA 70525 Phone: (337) 684-2739 1st full weekend in June Friday, Saturday and Sunday www.churchpointbuggy festival.com Queen pageants, Grand Buggy Parade, carnival, crafts, live music (Cajun and Zydeco) and Cajun food. Accordian Extravaganza features 10 professional musicians. Antique Buggy Display on Festival grounds. Courire de Mardi Gras 1036 East Ebey St. Church Point, LA 70525 Phone: (337) 349-0618 Weekend prior to Mardi Gras Saddle Tramp Club sponsors run beginning at 8:30am with 250+ riders and wagons. Authentic Mardi Gras costumes and masking, live music, gumbo, and traditional parade. Chase the chickens, catch the greased pig, spectacular events for the entire family. Since 1961 :The Best Traditional Mardi Grass."
Wheelin' and Peelin' City Fairgrounds 206 Frog Festival Dr. Rayne, LA 70578 Car show and crawfish cook-off held at festival fairgrounds annually in May. Best of show in multiple categories of cars, trucks, and other, as well as pro and amateur cook-off. Get your motor running and your tummy full by contacting (337) 334-2332 for more info. Festival Ray*la*ne 110 Habetz Loop Rayne, LA 70578 Phone: (337) 334-4470 E-Mail: mmhabetz@cox.net April - Int'l experience featuring children's activities, music, pageant, food & fun contests. Tee Mamou - Iota Mardi Gras Folklife Festival Held on Mardi Gras Day Downtown Iota www.iotamardigras.com Prairie Cajun Mardi Gras at its best. See the last of the totally traditional Prairie Cajun Mardi Gras groups singing, dancing and chanting their 400-year-old chant in French, all wearing handmade screen masks, costumes, and capuchons. Traditional Cajun foods are served and Cajun arts and crafts are displayed and sold. Live Cajun and Zydeco music all day, along with a Children's Tent featuring the best young Cajun musicians in the area. Call 337-779-2456 or 337-224-1525. Cajun Woodstock - Church Point Benefit for St. Jude Hospital 337-280-8710 Last weekend in April www.cajunwoodstock.com A beautiful two-day festival to help a cure for the kids of St. Jude's Hospital. A weekend of food, fun, and the greatest music in the state. Joing everyone at the City Payk Pavilion and make a difference for the children.
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Opera House of the South box seats next to stage.
The historical district of Crowley is ďŹ lled with beautiful homes as pictured above.
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Die-hards will stick a pinkie in the head and scoop out the fat.
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FOOD AND MORE - Frank Hash displays one of many dishes available during the annual Germanfest held every October in Roberts Cove on the grounds of St. Leo IV Catholic Church.
UNIQUE CHAPEL: This historic structure, called the Waldfahrtskappelle, was restored following Hurricane Lili to its 1890 splendor near St. Leo IV Catholic Church in Roberts Cove. It is still used as a pilgrimage church.
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1. Leap On In.............................................................. I-10 Embankment 2. Welcome To Rayne ......................................................Police Station 3. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cooking.........................................................Mr. Gattiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza 4. Waiting For The Train.................................... Kouryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewelry Store 5. Smelling Good...........................................Worthmoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Five & Dime 6. Stringed Quartet........................................Worthmoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Five & Dime 7. Frog On a Log....................................................Dollar General Store 8. & 9. Down The Street Where We Lived......................J & J Cleaners 10. Frog In Your Throat.........................................Camelot Health Care 11. Guilty Or Not..........................................................Rayne City Court 12. Hi (Street Frog)............................Corner Parkerson and Louisiana 13. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s In The Mail..........................................................U.S. Post Office 14. Singing In Rayne...............................................Fontenot Insurance 15. Froggy Folks..................................Russellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Furniture Warehouse 16. Glad Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Not Us...............................................True Value Hardware
17. The Easy Life..............................................The Rayne Independent 18. Sunday in Rayne............................................Dr. Jim Bushâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office 19. The Loafer....................................................................Piggly Wiggly 20. Lemonade Corner .....................................Yesterdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fire Station 21. Bayouland Party.................................................Rayne Civic Center 22. Bienvenue/Welcome...................................................Depot Square 23. Fais Do Do Musicians.................................................Depot Square 24. The Terrarium....................................................Rayne Kindergarten 25. The Rice Harvest...........................................Frog City Travel Plaza 26. Old-time Rayne..............................................Frog City Travel Plaza 27. Frogtown News (2 murals)......................Rayne Acadian-Tribune 28. Yankee Doddle...................................................Doug Ashy Lumber 29. Bullfrog Brand...................................................Doug Ashy Lumber 30. Cypress Circle................................................Frog City Travel Plaza 31. Jacquesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Business..........................Rayne Chamber of Commerce ***Stop by the Rayne Chamber for your walking map of the city.
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Church Point Fun
Buggy Festival Parade.
Accordian Extravaganza.
Cajun Woodstock. Riders of the Courir De Mardi Gras.
City parks welcome Church Point visitors.
Children enjoy traditional Mardi Gras chicken run.
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