Early 2010 Cajun Festival Lineup

This is an early list of 2010 Cajun festivals in cajun country. Many of the festivals have not made public declarations of schedules and/or performing artists for 2010 yet, so this list will surely improve over time. If you have a festival you want listed, please provide a comment below.

AUGUST

Duck Festival
August 26th – 29th, 2010
Location: Gueydan, Louisiana
Info Link: http://www.duckfestival.org

The Duck Festival is held yearly in the cajun town of Gueydan. The Duck festival kicks off the cajun festival season. There are alot of fun events and features at the festival including a skeet shooting contest , an outdoor cookoff , and a goose and duck calling contest. There is also a grand parade associated with the festival on Saturday and begins at 9 a.m.

The festival also always offers an array of live music throughout the event. This year’s music schedule was not out when this article was prepared. Last year’s entertainment included some great cajun and local artist like Jaryd Lane , Jamie Bargeron and Kickin’ Cajuns, Travis Matte , and Geno Delafose. If your in the Gueydan area and looking for a good time then the Duck Festival is a must attend event.

SEPTEMBER

Lafayette Reggae and Cultural Festival
Sept 4th-5th, 2010 – Labor Day Weekend
Location: Pelican Park
Info Link: http://www.lafayettereggaefest.com

This is another one of the great music cultural festivals in cajun country. The Reggae and Cultrual festival is held every year in Carencro. This festival offers some great music along with alot of cultural booths and a great time.

OCTOBER

Louisiana Cattle Festival
Oct. 7th-10th, 2010
Location: Abbeville
Info Link: http://www.louisianacattlefestival.org

The Louisiana Cattle Festival is a celebration of the Cattle Industry in southwest Louisiana. The festival is held every year in the town of Abbeville. The festival offers some great activities such as a livestock showings and judgings, a beef cookoff , and many booths offering an array of great food and street fair. There is also a grand parade for the festival on saturday.

The festival also features a cajun Fais-do-do. There is as always a great lineup of music on tap for the festival including Wayne Toups, Jamie Bergeron & the Kicking Cajuns, Jaryd Lane, Schel Reaux, Beau Young Trio, Richard LeBouef, 5th Avenue, Geno Delafosse, Warren Storm and Willie Tee, and Timbo. There will also be some great events for the kids on sunday including a parade and Gospel Extravaganza. This festival as always will offer a great time for the whole family.

Festivals Acadiens et Creoles
Oct. 8th – 10th
Location: Lafayette
Info Link: http://www.festivalsacadiens.com

This is one of the bigger festivals held in cajun country. It once again brings the festival atmosphere back to the town of Lafayette. This festival offers a wide array of activities that celebrates the cajun and creole cultures. Events and activities will include Louisiana Folk Roots workshops and demonstrations , arts and craft shows and displays, a cajun/creole food festival , and tons of great cajun music.

This year’s musical lineup has not been released. But you can tell from last year’s lineup that this a great musical festival as well. Last year’s lineup included Nathan Williams , Feufollet , Jimmy Breaux, Balfa Toujours, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, Bonsoir Catin , Cedric Watson, and WAYNE TOOPS.

We’ll have more to come as the schedules are released. Got a festival you want to promote? Let us know in the comments below.

March 17th, 2010 by Ragin Cajun / 1 Comment »

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1/2 cup Celery (chopped)
1 clove of Garlic
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