Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
October 10-12, 2008
Girard Park & Downtown
Lafayette, Louisiana

Celebrate the rhythm of Cajun and Creole life at Festivals Acadiens et Créoles in Lafayette, the heart of French Louisiana. Dance to a traditional waltz. Two-step to the upbeat rhythms of accordions, fiddles and ti fers (triangles). Step back in time as traditional crafters demonstrate their artistry. Festivals Acadiens et Créoles pays tribute to the Cajun and Creole cultures with a combination of FREE festivals. Held the second weekend in October! 

Honoring Zachary Richard
The 2008 Festivals Acadiens et Créoles is dedicated to musician, singer and composer Zachary Richard for his many contributions to the preservation and promotion of Cajun and Creole music. He opened doors to the rest of the Francophone world, including Québec, the Acadian Maritime provinces and France, where he has become a major musical figure. Richard has also long been active in the effort to preserve our French Language and culture through organizations including Action Cadienne and other efforts such as documentary films, literary publications and public readings.

2008 Pin & Poster
The original painting of Zachary Richard used as inspiration for the 2008 poster and pin is by Thad Matthew Morgan. Morgan's paintings are masterpieces of vibrant color as he pays homage to the early 20th century Fauvist movement. His work explores the symbolic use of form and movement, havng the ability to influence feelings, trigger emotions and alter moods. Morgan focuses on jazz and blues musicians, cultural icons, children and animals, and South Louisiana people. More information on Thad Morgan can be found at www.thadmorgan.com. The pin and poster were designed by award-winning and GRAMMY-nominated graphic artist Megan Barra.

In the News!
* On KHOU TV 11, Houston - http://www.khou.com/greatday/hollywood-houston/?nvid=286765&shu=1

2008 Schedule

Festivals Acadiens et Créoles Kickoff
Downtown Lafayette
Friday, October 10

Bach Lunch and Boudin Cutting
Parc Sans Souci, Downtown Lafayette
Sponsored by Lafayette Natural History Museum & Planetarium
11:30 - 1:00 - Cajun du Nord

Downtown Alive!
Friday, October 10
Parc International, Downtown Lafayette
5:30 Roddie Romero and the Hub City All-Stars
7:30 Zachary Richard


Lafayette Breakfast Sertoma Club Festivals Acadiens 5K Run
Saturday | October 11 | Girard Park
806 E St Mary, Lafayette
5K run through Girard Park and Oil Center. Registration at 7 a.m., start at 8 a.m. $15 early registration, $20 race day.
(337) 988-5199 (Glenn Ory), gory@bellsouth.net


Festival de Musique Acadienne Acadienne et Créole
Saturday & Sunday | October 11 - 12 | Girard Park
Festival de Musique Acadienne, celebrating 32 years of entertainment, showcases the best of Cajun and Zydeco music at the annual Festivals Acadiens beneath the spreading oaks of Girard Park in Lafayette, LA. It originated as the Tribute to Cajun Music Festival, an event that was designed to attract and educate the younger generation to the traditional values of the Cajun culture. Festival de Musique Acadienne now attracts Louisiana's best Cajun and Zydeco bands and draws thousands of people from across the country and around the world.

Scène Ma Louisiane
Sponsored by Office of Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu
Saturday, October 11
10:30 - 11:30 Jesse Legé and the Southern Ramblers
11:30 - 12:30 Robert Jardell and Pure Cajun
12:30 - 1:30 Horace Trahan, Matt Doucet and the Huval Family
1:30 - 3:00 Jambalaya + Belton Richard + D.L. Menard
3:00 - 4:00 Feufollet
4:00 - 5:30 Geno Delafose
5:30 - 7:00 Steve Riley and The Mamou Playboys

Sunday, October 12
11:00 - 12:00 Jason Frey and Friends
12:00 - 1:00 Cedric Watson and Friends
1:00 - 2:00 Racines
2:00 - 3:30 Lafayette Rhythm Devils
3:30 - 4:00 Zachary Richard
4:00 - 5:30 1755
5:30 - 7:00 Wayne Toups ZydeCajun

Scène Heritage 
Sponsored by LUS
Saturday, October 11
11:00 - 12:00 Briggs Brown and the Bayou Cajuns
12:00 - 1:00 Dog Hill Stompers
1:00 - 2:00 Lost Bayou Ramblers
2:00 - 3:15 Cory Ledet Zydeco Band
3:15 - 4:30 Savoy Family Band
4:30 - 5:45 Red Stick Ramblers
5:45 - 7:15 Bonsoir Catin

Sunday, October 12
10:30 - 11:30 Magnolia Sisters
11:30 - 12:30 T-Salé
12:30 - 1:30 Keith Frank and The Soileau Zydeco Band
1:30 - 2:30 The Bluerunners
 2:30 - 3:45 Balfa Toujours
3:45 - 5:00 Pineleaf Boys
5:00 - 6:30 Roddie Romero and The Hub City All Stars

La Salle de Danse 
Sponsored by World Cultural Economic Forum
Saturday, October 11
11:30 - 12:45 Jackie Callier and the Cajun Cousins
12:45 - 1:45 Classic Cajun and Creole Dancing facilitated by Harold Bernard and Millie Ortego
1:45 - 3:00 Dexter Ardoin and The Creole Ramblers
3:00 - 4:15 Sheryl Cormier and The Cajun Sounds
4:15 - 5:30 Nathan Williams and The Zydeco Cha Chas

Sunday, October 12
12:15 - 1:30 Donny Broussard and Cajun Stars
1:30 - 2:45 Jeffery Broussard and Creole Cowboys
2:45 - 4:00 Felton Lejeune and The Cajun Cowboys
4:00 - 5:30 Walter Mouton and The Scott Playboys

Scène Atelier 
Sponsored by Louisiana Folk Roots
Saturday & Sunday | October 11 - 12 | Girard Park
Louisiana Folk Roots celebrates Louisiana's culture at the source and explores the cultural traditions that make this corner of the world such an amazing place.

Have the urge to learn Cajun accordion? Need to knock the dust off the fiddle that's been in your closet for too long? Want to know how to make your very own Mardi Gras costume for your next courir? Want to find out what in the world a courir is? Then you've come to the right place!

The Louisiana Folk Roots Workshop Stage will immerse you in these different aspects of culture that are unique only to Louisiana. Whether it's the music, the dancing, the language and oral traditions, the natural history of this beautiful state, or all these things that draws you here, Louisiana Folk Roots is your connection at Festivals Acadiens.

Saturday, October 11
11:00 - 12:00 Inside "Zydeco!" with Elisa Monte, Jonno Frishberg and Jeffery Broussard
12:15 - 1:15 Cajun and Creole Accordion Styles with Kristi Guillory and Dexter Ardoin
1:30 - 2:30 Music from Old Upper Louisiana with Dennis Stroughmatt et L'Esprit Créole
2:45 - 3:45 Red Stick Swing with Chas Justus, Eric Frey and Glen Fields
4:00 - 5:15 A cappella French songs from across North America with Lucie LeBlanc Ouellette, Marce Lacouture, Dennis Stroughmatt, and Isabeau
5:30 - 6:30 Old-Time Zydeco Duo with Corey "Lil' Pop" Ledet

Sunday, October 12
11:30 - 12:30 Old-Time Cajun Duo: Chris Segura & Peppy Carmello
12:45 - 1:45 Acadie meets Acadiana: 1755 with Barry Ancelet
2:00 - 3:00 From Scott to Québec: A conversation with Zachary Richard and Barry Ancelet
3:15 - 4:15 Songs and Stories with Jane Vidrine & Ann Savoy
4:30 - 5:30 Lap Steel Guitar in Cajun and Zydeco Music with Mark Meaux, Willy Golden and Adrian Huval

Louisiana Folk Roots Jam des Amis Tent
Saturday & Sunday | October 11 - 12 | Girard Park
1:00 - 4:15 Cajun and Creole Jam des Amis sessions led by accomplished musicians. All players are welcome!

La Place des Petits
Sponsored by Alliance Française de Lafayette and Les Amis de L'Immersion
Saturday & Sunday | October 11 - 12 | Girard Park
Festivals Acadiens 2008 invites all the little ones to La Place des Petits! Enjoy games, crafts, face painting and music focusing on the rich francophone culture of Acadiana. Be sure to check out the tent behind the Folk Roots Workshop near the playground at Girard Park both Saturday and Sunday for tons of fun and a great way for les petits to learn about the heritage of francophone Louisiana.

Saturday, October 11
12:00 - 5:00  Les Amis and Alliance Française Information table
Face painting - by Les Amis
Inside tent:
12:00 - 2:00 Instrument Making (Banjos, Kazoos, Rub Boards/Accordions) - by Alliance Française
1:15 - 2:15 Music-Dance Circle - by Jim Phillips and Christy Leichty
2:30 - 3:30 Guitar Ensemble - by Jane Vidrine
4:00 - 5:00 Kids' Jam - by Kristi Guillory or others
Outside tent:
12:00 - 3:00 Games - by Lyne Mitchell, Catherine Bricelj, and the French Immersion teachers
3:00 - 5:00 Pétanque Demonstration - by Mike LeBlanc

Sunday, October 12
All Day Les Amis and Alliance Française Information table
Face painting - by Les Amis
Inside tent:
12:00 - 2:00 Instrument Making (Banjos, Kazoos, Rub Boards/Accordions) - by Alliance Française
1:15 - 2:15 Music-Dance Circle - by Jim Phillips and Christy Leichty
2:30 - 3:30 Music and Danses Rondes - by Marce Lacouture
4:00 - 5:00 Kids' Jam - by Kristi Guillory or others
Outside tent:
12:00 - 3:00 Games - by Lyne Mitchell, Catherine Bricelj, and the French Immersion teachers
3:00 - 5:00 Pétanque Demonstration - by Mike LeBlanc



Louisiana Crafts Fair
Saturday & Sunday | October 11 - 12 | Girard Park
The Louisiana Crafts Fair presents traditional and fine artists and craftspeople from across Louisiana.The Louisiana Crafts Guild, a non-profit statewide organization created for the professional craftsperson, hosts the Louisiana Craft Fair. The Craft Fair will be held in Girard Park near Girard Park Lake and admission is free, making the entire festival a free event. The Louisiana Craft Fair will feature dozens of crafts booths. Dozens of craftspeople will be on hand selling their wares. Some of the crafts available include wood furniture, jewelry, Houma Indian crafts, gourds, pottery, kaleidoscopes, stained glass, soaps, musical instruments, photography, pen and ink drawings and silk.

Artists:
Kenny Greig, Copper Fish/Stained Glass/Wood
Tommy Myers, Birdhouses
Phoebe Tarver, Clay Pendants
Herbert Johnston, Turned Wood
Pa Juneau, Metal Sculpture
Suzanne Juneau, Jewelry
Kelly Guidry, Sculpture
Laura Teague, Jewelry
Deborah Byrd, Stained Glass
Luis Perez, Wood Sculpture
Sher Chappell, Icon Art
David Varnado, Handmade Soaps
Janet Theriot, Jewelry
Frank Thompson, Glass Crosses
Gerald Judice, Turned Wood
Lee Palmer, Jewelry
Sherry Lutz, Pottery
Babeth Schlegel, Jewelry
Carnie Frizzell, Stained Glass
Jerilyn Lavergne, Fused Glass Chimes
Michelle Fontenot, Stained Glass
Allen Crochet, Wood Relief Carvings
Carol Thibodeaux, Gourds/Painted Screens
Bebo Daniel, Wood Art
Chris des Jardins, Jewelry
Nancy Eaves, Jewelry
Chap Gary, Blown Glass
Miles Peterson, Wood Furniture
Betsy Meyers-Green, Jewelry
Phil Coghill, Kaleidoscopes & Turned Wood
Leslie Leonpacher, Mosaics/Tile Art
Susan Carver, Metal Sculpture
William Sonnier, Metal Sculpture
Shine Sonnier, Metal Sculpture
Cindy Adams, Candles
David Bergeron, Wood Accessories
Lori Felix, Mixed Media
David Wortman, Pottery
Emily Wortman, Pottery
Michaelene Mouton, Mosaics
Don Brasseaux, Wood Furniture
Jeff Aucoin, Carved Wood
Rocky Broome, Pottery
Candice Alexander, Print Making
Tom Glorioso, Turned Wood
Luann Duhon, Pottery & Clay Fish
Hal Guidry, Wood Crosses
Shirley DeVard, Jewelry
Beatrix Bell, Jewelry
Terri Kennedy, Pottery
Ann Odell, Necktie Accessories
Cathy Cooper-Stratton, Metal Accessories
Annie Hendrix, Clay Chimes & Sculpture
Anita Hughes, Pottery
Angi Riehl, Lampworked Glass

Invited Guests: 
Terry Thibodeaux, Books
T Don Landry, Rubboards
Children's Museum of Acadiana  
Faith House
Sierra Club
Thad Morgan, Painter

Bayou Food Festival
Saturday & Sunday | October 11 - 12 | Girard Park
C'est bon (That's good) is the best way to describe authentic Cajun and Creole cooking, and nowhere in the world is the variety greater than at the Festivals Acadiens Bayou Food Festival in Lafayette, LA. Try fried soft-shell crab, shrimp étouffée, barbecue boudin, crawfish fettuccine, corn and crab bisque, meat pies, catfish courtbouillion, wild game jambalaya, bread pudding and pralines. You can find all this and more as the area's best restaurants and caterers turn out to showcase their finest specialties.

Culture Sur la Table (Culture on the Table)
Sponsored by Electrolux USA
Saturday & Sunday | October 11 - 12 | Girard Park
Join us for one of Festivals Acadiens' newest features - a food demo tent. Culture Sur la Table will present area chefs, home cooks and others demonstrating how some of your favorite dishes get from the field to the table.

Saturday, October 11
12:00 - 12:45 Chef Jude Tauzin - Catahoula's
1:00 - 1:45 Chef Holly Goeting - Charley G's
2:00 - 2:45 Stan Dry - Oilfield Cooking
3:00 - 4:00 Floyd Poche - Smoked Meats

Sunday, October 12
12:15 - 1:00 Wanda Barras Goat Cheese Maker
1:15 - 2:00 Boudin Making - Masters Class
2:15 - 3:00  Crystal Rice Plantation - Rice & Crawfish Farming
3:15 - 4:00 Chefs Greg and Mary Sonnier (New Orleans)

  
À La Carte
Soft Shell Crab Poboy - $7.00
Meat Pies - $5.00
Fried Chicken on a Stick - $5.00

Bon Creole
Cajun Burgers - $4.00
Crawfish Spinach Boat - $6.00 
Red Beans & Rice w/ Sausage - $5.00  
Bon Creole Potatoes - $5.00
Crawfish Poboy - $6.00

Broussard's Cajun Cookin
Cabbage Roll w/ Rice - $4.00
Cabbage Roll w/ Cornmeal - $4.00 
Catfish Courtbouillon - $5.00
Chevrettes en Brochette - $6.00 
Tit Gateau sec "cookies" - $2.00 
Tarte - $4.00

Café des Amis
Meatball Stew - $5.00
Chicken Fricassee - $5.00
White Chocolate Bread Pudding - $5.00
Fresh Fruit Salad - $5.00

Cajun Unlimited  
Fried Shrimp on a Stick - $5.00 
Gator on a Stick - $5.00
Cajun Onion Blossom - $5.00 
Grilled Pork Kabobs - $4.00
Grilled Chicken Breast on a Stick - $5.00 
Spicy Potato Ribbon Fries - $4.00

Charlie T's 
Cracklins - $4.00
Boudin - $2.00 
Boudin Balls - $1.00
BBQ Pork Chop Sandwich - $4.00

Chet's Grill
Philly Cheesesteak - $6.00
Cajun Sausage on a Stick - $5.00
Meatball Sandwich - $6.00

Creole Lunch House
Creole's Stuffed Breads - $4.00
Creole's Old Fashioned Syrup Cake - $2.00

Fezzo's Crowley - Scott
Seafood Étouffée over Fried Catfish - $7.00
Seafood Étouffée over Rice - $6.00 
Fried Catfish Poboy - $6.00
Seafood Nachos - $7.00

iMonelli's
Smoked Shrimp & Tasso over Penne Pasta - $5.00
Seafood Gumbo - $7.00
Crab Cakes - $5.00
Sausage Poboys - $5.00
Homemade Ice Cream - $3.00

Landry's Café
Fried Crawfish Pies - $4.00
Sweet Potato Fries - $3.00
Shrimp Stew with Rice - $6.00
Louisiana Rum Cake - $6.00
Louisiana Rum Muffins - $2.00
Mini King Cake - $7.00

Lagneaux's  
Seafood Jambalaya - $5.00
Shrimp Étouffée - $4.00
Fried Shrimp Poboy - $5.00
Alligator Poboy - $5.00
Fried Frog Legs - $5.00

Miss Mary's Pralines 'n' Things
Celebrity Pralines - $1.50
Almond Crunch - $1.50
Sugar Dipped Pecans - $2.50
Cajun Spiced Pecans - $2.50
Chocolate Covered Pecans - $2.50
2 Chocolate Chip Cookies - $1.50

Original Don's Seafood
Bite size Fried Catfish - $5.00
Crawfish Fettuccine - $5.00
Shrimp Jambalaya - $4.00
Bread Pudding w/Rum Sauce - $3.00

Pat's Downtown  
Crawfish Enchilada - $5.00
Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya - $4.00 
Crawfish Étouffée Potato - $5.00 
Plain Stuffed Potato - $4.00
Fried Shrimp Potato - $5.00 
Fried Shrimp Wrap - $5.00
Peach Cobbler - $2.00

Poopsie's Beignets
Beignets - $4.00

Poupart Bakery
Shrimp Fríant - $5.00
French Spinach Bread Bowl - $5.00
Crawfish Pistollette - $4.00
Shrimp & Tasso Pasta - $5.00
Pepperoni Basil Bread - $5.00
Chocolate Éclairs - $2.00
Cookies - $2.00

Randol's  
Crawfish Corn Macque Choux - $5.00 
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo - $5.00
Bacon Jack Chicken Pasta - $5.00

Taylor's Snowballs
Snowballs - $3.00

Restaurants accept CASH only. Drink vendors accept TICKETS only.10 tickets are $5. Tickets are sold ONLY in strips of 10.

Absolutely no ice chests allowed on festival grounds. For safety purposes, barbecue pits, glass containers, bicycles, RV's, pet and skateboards are also not allowed.

Official festival site: www.FestivalsAcadiens.com

Schedule subject to change.