Why Scott? Why Boudin? Scott is a community rich in Cajun heritage and our festival celebrates the spirit of that heritage. Boudin is a unique Cajun specialty that’s familiar recipe has been passed down from one generation to the next. It’s basically a combination of rice, a special blend of seasonings and traditionally, pork, but you may also find boudin made with shrimp, crawfish or even some alligator, and rolled up in sausage casing. With a number of different establishments selling this uniquely Cajun dish. It's why Scott's knows as "The Boudin Capital of the World!" For more information on The Scott Boudin Festival, follow the link for more details. If you can't wait for the festival, don't worry. Just follow our "Cajun Boudin Trail" for all of the "best stops" for boudin in and around the Lafayette area.
Friday, April 14
6:00p Kevin Naquin
8:00p Wayne Toups
10:30p Keith Frank
Saturday, April 15
10:30a Mac Comeaux
12:30p High Performance
3:00p Three Thirty Seven
5:30p Clay Cormier
8:00p Chee Weez
10:30p Chris Ardoin
Sunday, April 16
11:00a Geno Delafose
1:30p Ryan Foret
4:00p Lil' Nate
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