Festivals Acadiens et Créoles

October 10-12, 2025
Girard Park

Lafayette, LA's annual Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, held the second full weekend in October, provides the ideal opportunity to discover Lafayette, LA's blend of food, music and culture that makes the city so unique. Since 1974 this free festival has offered locals and visitors alike the opportunity to experience three days of nonstop music, dancing, food as well as crafts and a genuine Cajun and Creole experience like no other. See below for a complete list of performers.

2024 Performance Schedule

Friday, October 11

Scène Ma Louisiane
5:30-8:30 50th Anniversary Revue with Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys & special guests, Joel Savoy, Linzee Young, David Greely & Beau Thomas, Marc Savoy & Family, Dexter Ardoin & Cedric Watson, Christine Balfa & Peter Schwarz, CJ Chenier, Robert Jardell, Donnie Broussard & Sheryl Cormier and Gary Newman.

Saturday, October 12

Scène Ma Louisiane
10:30-11:30 Joe Hall & the Cane Cutters
11:45-12:45 The Daiquiri Queens
1:00-2:00 Balfa Toujours
2:15-3:15 CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band
3:30-4:45 Feufollet & Friends honor Chris Stafford
5:00-6:00 Lafayette Rhythm Devils
 6:15-7:30 The Revelers

Scène Mon Héritage  
10:30-11:30   Jambalaya Cajun Band
11:45-12:45   Bruce Daigrepont
1:15-2:15    Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet (50th Anniversary)
2:30-3:30    Roddie Romero & the Hub City Allstars
3:45-5:00    Magnolia Family Band
5:15 -6:15    Wayne & Same Ole Two-Step
6:30-7:30  Bonsoir, Catin

Scène La Salle de Danse
10:30-11:30 Kyle Huval & the Dixie Ramblers
11:45-12:45 Jesse Legé & the Bayou Aces
1:00-2:00 Corey Ledet Zydeco
2:15-3:15 Donnie Broussard & the Louisiana Stars
3:30-4:30 Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas
4:45 -6:00 Cameron Dupuy & the Cajun Troubadours
               
Scène Atelier
11:45-12:45 Jerry Devillier – Tradition Bearer Award – w/ Jeb & Chad Huval and Chris Segura
1:00-2:00 One Generation at a Time: Family Bands across the Generations:  Steve Riley w/ Elise, Burke & Dolsy – Moderated by Ben Sandmel
2:15-3:15 New Songs in the Tradition:  Jourdan Thibodeaux, Bruce Daigrepont & David Greely – Moderated by Kristi Guillory
3:30-4:45 Ed Poullard & Cedric Watson
5:15-6:15 Joel Savoy & Linzey Young

Jam Ça!
11:00-12:15 Sheryl Cormier
12:45-2:00 Cedric Watson
2:15-3:30 Gina Forsyth
3:45-5:00 Jesse Legé            

Sunday, October 13

Scène Ma Louisiane
10:30-11:30 Amis du Teche
11:45-12:45 Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band
1:00-2:00 Kevin Naquin & Cajun Preservation w/ special guests Virgil and Terry Montoucet
2:15-3:15 Lost Bayou Ramblers
3:30-4:30 Jourdan Thibodeaux  et les Rôdailleurs
4:45 -5:45 Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie
6:00-7:30 Wayne Toups & ZydeCajun
   
Scène Mon Héritage   
10:45-11:45 Luke Huval Band           
12:00-1:00 Chère Elise
1:15-2:15 Horace Trahan & the Ossun Express
2:30-3:30 Frank Family Band
3:45-4:45 Pine Leaf Boys
5:00-6:30 Lil’ Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers
 
Scène La Salle de Danse
 9:00-10:30 French Mass
10:45-11:45 Sheryl Cormier & Cajun Sounds
12:00-1:00 Four Horses
1:15-2:15 Cedric Watson & Bijou Créole
2:30-3:45 Creole String Beans
4:00-5:00 Alphonse Ardoin & the Zydeco Kingz
5:15-6:30 The Traiteurs
 
Scène Atelier
12:00-1:00 One Generation at a Time:  Family Bands Across the Generations:  Nathan Williams Sr. & Nathan Williams, Jr., Christine Balfa, Sophie & Amelia Powell – Moderated by Ben Sandmel
1:15-2:15 The Holiday Playgirls
2:30-3:30 The Life & Music of Chris Stafford
3:45-4:45 The Legacy of Jo-El Sonnier                         
5:00-6:00 T’Monde                                                                                               
 
Jam Ça!
11:00-12:15 Horace Trahan
12:30-1:45 Kelli Jones
2:00-3:15 Alphonse Ardoin
3:45-5:00 Kristi Guillory