Annual three-day free Cajun and Zydeco music festival announces music lineup

Festivals Acadiens et Créoles announced the music lineup for the 49th annual music festival, which will take place Oct. 13-15 at Girard Park in Lafayette.

This free Cajun and Zydeco festival will feature performances by local and international legends like Sonny Landreth, C.J. Chenier, Roddie Romero and Corey Ledet, Amis du Teche, Luke Huval Band, and Alphonse Ardoin, and the Zydeco Kingz. In addition to the music line up, Visit Lafayette, Festival International de Louisiane and the Center for Louisiana Studies will host interactive workshops and performances.

Each day, Festivals Acadiens et Créoles will broadcast live for fans throughout the world via KRVS.org. Festival visual artist Jeromy Young's official pin and poster will be revealed at 6 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Hilliard Art Museum’s Fall at 6:00 pm.

"We are particularly excited about the lineup for this year," said Patrick Mould, vice president of programming and development for Festivals Acadiens et Créoles. "Our musical and cultural heritage has its roots dating back three centuries, with Clifton Chenier playing a pivotal role in showcasing it on a global platform. Our commitment and dedication lie in upholding the customs that hold immense significance in Acadiana's history and identity. As the singular destination and festival, we take pride in being home to a genuine Cajun and Creole community."

Here's the official music 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

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