The Mike Bernard Acadiana Chapter is a member of the American Hibiscus Society serving the Acadiana region of Louisiana. We were formed in 2000 and have grown to over 80 members. Monthly meetings are held at the Ira Nelson Horticulture Center located at 2206 Johnson Street in Lafayette, LA. Meetings are held from February to November and start at 6:00 P.M. on the first Tuesday of every month.

Every year in April we participate in the Festival des Fleurs flower show that is sponsored by the Ira Nelson Horticulture Center, which is an instructional laboratory facility of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

The Mike Bernard Acadiana Chapter also sponsors its own flower show and sale held annually at Cathedral-Carmel School. The show is open to the public free of charge, and anyone who wishes to exhibit blooms may do so. Entry times are 8:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. with the sale portion beginning at 1:00 P.M. Hundreds of blooms will be on display, and numerous varieties of Cajun Hibiscus provided by Dupont Nursery from Plaquemine, LA will be available for sale.

The chapter also has other activities such as our annual chapter barbecue, guest speakers, demonstrations, and more!