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Cajun Heartland State Fair
May 25 - June 4, 2023
CAJUNDOME
The Cajun Heartland State Fair is an eleven day fair produced by an innovative and insightful team of professionals on the CAJUNDOME staff and North American Midway, priding themselves on knowing the right mix of entertainment arranged to provide maximum enjoyment for all ages. The ride specials, food, free attractions and family-oriented games make an outstanding summer experience. Truly, there is something for everyone to enjoy at the Cajun Heartland State Fair fairgrounds.
Interested in learning more?
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2022 Music Line-Up
Thursday, May 26
5:30 PM Angel the Don
6:20 PM Kiy Laeson
7:25 PM Anudasun
8:25 PM OGBrey
9:30 PM Julian Primeaux
Friday, May 27
5:00 PM Lowerline
6:00 PM Sydney & the Sams
7:05 PM Undivided Band
8:25 PM After Midtown
9:30 PM Drew Parker
Saturday, May 28
12:00 PM Electric Age
2:40 PM Medicine
4:30 PM Dustin Dale Gaspard
7:10 PM Clay Cormier & the Highway Boys
9:00 PM Rodney Atkins
Sunday, May 29
12:15 PM Small Crowd
2:25 PM Bayou Cajun Band
4:15 PM Redrock Down
6:05 PM FXRLY
7:10 PM Sarah Russo
9:00 PM Jameson Rodgers
Monday, May 30
1:25 PM Acoustisonic
3:15 PM Joe Guidry & Reloaded Zydeco
5:05 PM Full Circle
6:55 PM The Almas
8:00 PM 308 Ghost Train
Tuesday, May 31
5:15 PM The Eighties Experience
7:00 PM Night Revival
8:30 PM Scotty Austin (formerly of Saving Abel)
Wednesday, June 1
5:00 PM Steve Judice
6:20 PM Tyler Joseph Music
8:00 PM Running on Empty
Thursday, June 2
5:15 PM Moose Harris
6:30 PM Kyante
7:10 PM Stella Vir
8:15 PM LVVRS
Friday, June 3
5:00 PM Mathew Ewing Band
7:20 PM Mind of Fury
8:25 PM SINthetik Messiah
9:30 PM Black Heart Saints
Saturday, June 4
12:00 PM New Natives Brass Band
2:15 PM sevVven
3:30 PM Shotgun Lillie
5:50 PM One Trick Pony
8:10 PM Canaan Cox
9:00 PM Joe Nichols
Sunday, June 5
2 PM - 8 PM CUFEST - CUPID & Friend Ft. CUPID, Koryn Hawthorne, J Paul Jr., Justin Champagne, Audi-Yo, Mr Phat, Jarvis Jacob, Donnie Bolden Jr., and more!
Black History Month in Lafayette
February may be one of the shorter months jam-packed with celebratory events like the Superbowl, Valentine's Day, President's Day, and Mardi... Read More
Black-Owned Restaurants
In celebration of the region’s black community, we’re exploring the Creole and soul food restaurants the area offers. Lafayette has a... Read More
Lafayette Weekly
New Orleans’ keyboardist John Gros and his group Papa Gros Funk will pass through town Friday night for a special performance at The Grouse Room... Read More
Spring Has Sprung in Lafayette
In Lafayette, Spring parades in like a Mardi Gras and two-steps out like a Zydeco Queen. Gardens burst with azaleas in every shade of pink, peach, red,... Read More
Getting to Lafayette
The city of Lafayette, LA is located in the center of Lafayette Parish at the intersection of I-10 and I-49 between New Orleans and Houston and only 35 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico. The eight parishes that comprise the area are Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion. Acadiana is made up of 22 South Louisiana parishes that extend from south of Alexandria in the center of the state, to Lake Charles on the west, south of New Orleans on the east, and to the Gulf of Mexico in the south.
Plan Your Escape
Lafayette, LA is at the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Country, an area known as the ‘Happiest City in America’ and it’s no mystery. Whether your passion is for our rich cultural history, the bustling culinary scene or distinctive blend of Cajun and Zydeco music, you can be sure you will leave beaming from ear to ear. Plan your escape to the Happiest City in America.
1400 NW Evangeline Trwy|Lafayette, LA 70501-2829
800-346-1958 (U.S.)|800-543-5340 (Canada)|Ici, on parle Français
800-346-1958 (U.S.)|800-543-5340 (Canada)|Ici, on parle Français
