VC-Carmel May Fest

Held annually the first weekend in May, this family festival features live music, food, raffle and games for all ages.

VC-Mt. Carmel School Grounds

Abbeville 70510

Phone: 337-893-6636

See map: Google Maps

Link to website

Activities

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What is "dirty rice"?

Dirty rice is simply rice dressing. While some parts of the nation may eat cornbread dressing, Louisianans maintain their love affair with rice. In our section of the country, when we have holiday, Sunday or even everyday meals that include dressing, chances are pretty likely that it will be made with rice.

Bouquet Garni (boo-kay gar-nee)

An herb bouquet. A small cheesecloth bag containing 1 large bay leaf, teaspoon thyme, teaspoon dried basil, about 8 sprigs fresh parsley, teaspoon dried tarragon, 3 chopped green celery tops, 6 whole peppercorns and a slashed clove of garlic used in Cajun cooking