FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions : FAQ

What is Creole Cousins, a Family Reunion?
It started as a simple reunion of the families of my Mama's grandparents, Alcin Vidrine/Estelle Andrepont and Willian Denis Hargroder/Emilia Rivette.  However, it quickly expanded to include the descendants of the first Vidrine & Hargroder who settled here in the the Oplelousas Territory back in the late 1700's!

The first generation of Vidrine children married into the Brignac, Fontenot, Rozas and Soileau family... but once you get into that second generation... THAT IS WHERE THE FUN BEGINS......... and they settled from Post de Opelousas westward to the Louisiana/Texas Neutral Ground and south to the Gulf!

The Hargroder's had only one child in their first generation and he married one Micheal Prudhomme's daughters. Now the next generation of Hargroders have been a bit more difficult to track but what I have gathered so far they married into the Lanclos, Neurault, Louviere, Cochran families and they settled from the Post de Opelousas eastward down the Teche to the now parish line.
We don't expact hundred's of people!!! we want a good represenativie mix of cousins from all of the families so we can reconnect, share and preserve all of the stories before those who remember are gone.......

How much does it cost?   

$15 for adults, kids free   pay at the door, no pre registration. Just a $15 fee - to cover the building, parking, and food- no charge for a for full day of family, history, sharing!   LUNCH- right now the  menu is choice of gumbo or jambalaya

How do I register/where do I pay? -      Pay at the door that day


What about ice chests?  -     Bring your own drinks and snacks! NO GLASS OR BOTTLES!!!!!!

What is not allowed at the Reunion? -  Please no glass, bottles, skate boards, bicycles or pets!

Will there be an anticipated Mass? -     Yes, we are in the process of scheduling an anticipate Sunday Mass for Saturday afternoon to be celebrated by on of our own cousins, The Reverend Father Jason Vidrine.

Can I bring a blanket & chair? --      Yes, you may bring blankets & small collapsible chairs for outside.  We have plenty of tables and folding chairs set up on the inside but you may bring a colasapble chair if you have special needs for inside- just remember we have limited space inside!

Any tips on preparing for the Reunion? -     The weather in mid February ?   Dress comfortable!   You may want to bring jackets and extra change of clothes or shoes for the kids, it could be wet and the kids will be playing outside.

How do I get to the Yambilee Fair Grounds? -     it is on HWY 190 West on the western city limits. You can visit the St. Landry Parish Tourism website to get info directions, lodging and RV campsites.

Do you help booking hotel rooms or get camping & RV information? -    Please visit Cajuntravel.com  the official website of the St. Landry Parish Toursim Office. There you can click on accomodations and there are numerous local options from you to choose from.

Where is Registration, General Information, Security, Forst Aid and Lost & Found? -   Just go to the glass doors at the front entrance of the building. There you will find the 'brains' of our event.

Do you have a children's area? -     The building does not have separate rooms, so at this point we do not have specific areas for children. Any interested parents are more than welcome to help provide supervised group activities!

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!!!! - How can I help?   spread the word, encourage family members to attend. That will help everyone!

We will need to pick up all litter from the tables, floor and grounds- so be coutreous and watch your children and help keep the trash where it belongs... In the dumpster

Email me:    creolecousins@gmail.com   if you want to help, have questions, or have photo's 'news articles that you want to share (Jpeg please and identify who is in the photo)