2023 Festivals Acadiens et Créoles [photo from Lafourche Parish]
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles is one of the finest jamborees in a state filled with the best parties in the entire US.
It’s an embarrasment of riches if you have a passing interest in the world of Cajun and Creole culture with scores of bands, dozens of regional food vendors and thousands of hard-partying Louisianans from across the Ark-La-Tex area.
The festival began in 1974 and does not charge admission.
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
Friday October 13–Sunday October 15, 2023
Girard Park, 500 Girard Park Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503
The food on offer is staggering in variety and deliciousness but you would be wise to visit the Bon Creole Lunch House booth. It’s the cream of the crop although there are several contenders that make runs at this heavyweight outfit from New Iberia.
Band line-up
Friday, Oct. 13: Scène Ma Louisiane
5 p.m.: The official Cutting of the Boudin Festival Opening
5:30-6:45 p.m.: Roddie Romero & the Hub City Allstars: Tribute to Clifton Chenier featuring Sonny Landreth
7-8:30 p.m.: Corey Ledet Zydeco: Tribute to Clifton Chenier featuring Sonny Landreth and Sherelle Mouton-Sinegal
Saturday, Oct. 14: Scène Ma Louisiane
10:30-11:30 a.m.: Luke Huval Band
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.: Chris Miller and Bayou Roots
1-2 p.m.: The Daiquiri Queens
2:15-3:15 p.m.: Hert LeBlanc (New Brunswick)
3:30-4:45 p.m.: CJ Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band w/ special guest Sonny Landreth
5-6 p.m.: Lafayette Rhythm Devils
6:15-7:30 p.m.: Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys
Scène Mon Héritage
10:45-11:45 a.m.: T’Monde
Noon-1 p.m.: Balfa Toujours
1:15-2:15 p.m.: Frank Family Band
2:30-3:30 p.m.: Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie
3:45-4:45 p.m.: Feufollet
5:00-6:30 p.m.: Rusty Metoyer & the Zydeco Krush
Scène La Salle de Danse
10:30-11:30 a.m.: Les Amis du Teche
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.: Has Beans
1-2 p.m.: Kyle Huval and the Dixie Club Ramblers
2:15-3:15 p.m.: Savoy Family Band
3:30-4:30 p.m.: Creole String Beans
4:45-6 p.m.: Donny Broussard and the Louisiana Stars
Scène Atelier
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Historic Creole Neighborhoods: Presented by Lafayette Parish Bicentennial
12:45-1:45 p.m.: Life and Legacy of Clifton Chenier: Hosted by Todd Mouton
2-3 p.m.: Allons à Lafayette – The Hub City’s Musical Legacy: Presented by Lafayette Parish Bicentennial Hosted by Wade Falcon w/ Floyd Soileau, Johnnie Allan, Sid Williams and Christiaan Mader
3:30-4:30 p.m.: The Magnolia Sisters: Presented by Festival International de Louisiane
4:45-5:45 p.m.: Creole Trio ft. Terry Domingue, Jeffery Broussard & Chuck Bush
Jam Ça!
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: John and Jane Vidrine
12:30-1:45 p.m.: Luke Huval
2-3 p.m.: Adeline Miller
3:15-4:15 p.m.: Sheryl Cormier
4:30-5:30 p.m.: Joe Hall
Sunday, October 15: Scène Ma Louisiane
10:30-11:30 a.m.: Potluck Band
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.: Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band
1-2 p.m.: Jesse Legé and the Bayou Aces
2:15-3:15 p.m.: Jeffery Broussard and the Creole Cowboys
3:30-4:30 p.m.: Jourdan Thibodeaux et les Rôdailleurs
4:45-5:45 p.m.: Bonsoir, Catin: Presented by Festival International de Louisiane
6-7:30 p.m.: Wayne Toups and Zydecajun: Presented by Atchafalaya National Heritage
Scène Mon Heritage
10:45-11:45 a.m.: Terry and the Zydeco Bad Boys
Noon-1 p.m.: Kevin Naquin and Cajun Preservation
1:15-2:15 p.m.: Alphonse Ardoin and the Zydeco Kingz
2:30-3:30 p.m.: Horace Trahan and the Ossun Express
3:45-4:45 p.m.: Pine Leaf Boys
5-6:30 p.m.: Gerald Gruenig and Gentilly Zydeco
Scène La Salle de Danse
9-10:30 a.m.: French Mass
10:45-11:45 a.m.: Jambalaya Cajun Band
Noon-1 p.m.: Cameron Dupuy and the Cajun Troubadours
1:15-2:15 p.m.: Cedric Watson and Bijou Créole
2:30-3:30 p.m.: Gregg Martinez and the Delta Kings w/ special guests Johnnie Allan & TK Hulin
3:45-5 p.m.: Wayne and Same Ol’ 2 Step
5:15-6:30 p.m.: The Revelers
Scène Atelier
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Piano Accordion Workshop: Hosted by Chad Huval with CJ Chenier and Corey Ledet
12:45-1:45 p.m.: Radio en français et créole: Ashleé Wilson Michot, Blake Miller, Melvin Caesar and John Broussard
2-3 p.m.: Songs of Vermilion Parish w/ the Babineaux Sisters and Special Guests
3:15-4:15 p.m.: Women Bandleaders in Cajun and Zydeco Music: Kristi Guillory, Sheryl Cormier, Christine Balfa and Donna Angelle
4:30-5:30 p.m.: Cory McCauley & His Evangeline Aces
Jam Ça!
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Jimmy Breaux
1-2:15 p.m.: Drew Simon
3-4:15 p.m.: Jesse Legé