This free event celebrates the written and spoken word through public readings and performances, student creative writing contests, open mics, writing workshops in the school and community, and “drive by poetry". 2015 authors include: Jericho Brown, Kirby Jambon, Fabienne Kanor, Corey Ledet, and Kevin Waltman.

Festival of Words is proud to be listed in the Community Foundation of Acadiana's DONORSense database of Louisiana nonprofit organizations.

Locations through out Grand Coteau | Schedule is TBA | Free Admission