The planned events for the year are as follows. These special events are in addition to our monthly meetings. More events will be added as they are planned.
The quarterly drive and dines are rotated amongst the chapters each quarter. This event is always held on a Saturday, and gives the members a chance to drive their classic car to host restaurant, dine and visit with other chapter members.
Louisiana Fall Tour hosted by Cenla.
September 18 & 19, 2026 Friday & Saturday. See flyer for registration.
Third Quarter Drive & Dine
August 8, 2026 Saturday hosted by Contraband at Knott’s Restaurant in Lake Arthur at 11:00 a.m.
Classic Car Appreciation Luncheon
July 11, 2026 Saturday at Regatta’s Seafood & Steak Restaurant in Lake Arthur at 11:00 a.m.
Second Quarter Drive & Dine
June 13, 2026 Saturday, hosted by Cenla in Ville Platte at Cajun Catfish.
2026 Louisiana Region Tour – May 1-3, 2026
2026 Louisiana Tour
The 2026 Louisiana Tour is being hosted by the Baton Rouge Chapter. The tour will be held in Gonzales, Louisiana. See the entry form and the dinner menu below. You must mail in both forms to register for the event.
Club Bar B Que – October 4, 2025
To be held at Jim & Marguerite Ortego’s Shop
4th Quarter Drive & Dine – Oct. 25
We will drive to Jim & Marguerite Ortego’s home in Lafayette.
November 15th meeting – Gumbo
The November meeting will be held at Harold Breaux’s shop.
2025 Fall Tour hosted by Lagniappe Chapter – November 7-8, 2025
Thanksgiving Tour – November 18-23, 2025
The Thanksgiving Tour is a hit with our members every year! Held in different places for the past 20+ years, this week before Thanksgiving is filled with lots of laughter and memorable experiences. Every day explore the areas local activities then finish off the evenings in the hotel banquet room playing bouree’, dominoes, or just visiting.
Evangeline Chapter AACA 