Festivals Acadiens et Créoles

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Festivals Acadiens et Créoles is returning to pay tribute to the music, food, and arts passed down since the arrival of the Acadian pioneers 250 years ago—this year with an emphasis on its own origins at the seminal Tribute to Cajun Music that took place 50 years ago. Focusing on inter-generational connections and passing tradition from one generation to the next, this year's festival theme is "50 ans et demain" or "50 Years and Tomorrow". 

Non-stop cultural immersion includes the Bayou Food Festival, Louisiana Crafts Fair, workshops, cooking demonstrations, the Tour des Atakapas 5k, 10k, or duathlon, and a French Mass. There will also be multiple stages of live music, kicking off Friday night with a recreation of the original 1974 Tribute concert by mentees and legacies of the original performers. 

Throughout the rest of the weekend, expect performances by the likes of Balfa Toujours, CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana BAnd, The Revelers, Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet, Corey Ledet Zydeco, Amis du Teche, the Holiday Playgirls, and many more. This year will hold a special emotional resonance as musicians remember two important members of the Cajun/Creole music community who were lost last year, Jo-El Sonnier and Chris Stafford. 

 5 pm–8:30 pm Friday, 10:30 am–8 pm Saturday, 10:30 am–7:30 pm Sunday. Free. festivalsacadiens.com.