LAFAYETTE PARISH — Southern Fried Poetry, Inc. is bringing a celebration of the written and spoken word to Acadiana this fall. The inaugural Southern Fried Poetry Writing Conference will take place October 9–12, 2025, here:

The four-day event will feature workshops, breakout sessions, and live performances designed to inspire creativity, elevate emerging voices, and strengthen community connections. Organizers say the conference will welcome poets, writers, and performers of all levels to learn, collaborate, and showcase their work.

Thursday : Meet and Greet at Chez la Fête Downtown featuring DJ Eagle Eye

Friday : The day kicks off the writing conference with numerous workshops and poet laureates in attendance, teaching attendees about editing, publishing, and the creative process to

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