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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.
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.
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
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
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