On the weekend of October 12, Festivals Acadiens et Créoles will return to Lafayette for the 2018 manifestation. With a focus on the lyrical legacy of Caesar Vincent and the 50th anniversary of CODOFIL, this year’s event continues the Festival’s tradition of celebrating the heritage of French songs in the region. Additionally, songs spawned during the last 50 years will be of special interest.
Returning to perform are Steve Riley, Roddie Romero and Wayne Toups. Making Festival debuts are Autumn Wild, Daiquiri Queens and Mason Trail. Of special note is the reunion of Veillée, an appearance from Tiny Band O’ Gold and the Caesar Vincent tribute. “As always,” say organizers, “festival-goers can get up close and personal with many of these musicians at the air-conditioned Scéne Atelier and our Jam Ça tent.”
This is a free festival, but attendees are encouraged to become a “Festival Friend” to help sponsor the event. For more information, visit the Festival’s website.
The lineup and schedule for the 2018 Festivals Acadiens et Créoles is as follows:
Scène Ma Louisiane Presented By LUS Fiber
Friday, October 12
30th Anniversary Celebrations for Grammy Winners:
5:30-6:45 p.m. Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band
6:45-7:15 p.m. UL Lafayette Pep Rally
7:15-8:30 p.m. Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys 30th anniversary
Saturday, October 13
10:30-11:30 a.m. Ervin Frey and Cajun Prairie
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Wayne & Same Ol 2 Step
1-2 p.m. Caesar Vincent Tribute
2:15-3:15 p.m. Kevin Naquin and the Ossun Playboys
3:30-4:30 p.m. Robert Jardell and Pure Cajun
4:45-5:45 p.m. Terry & the Zydeco Bad Boys
6-7:30 p.m. Pine Leaf Boys
Sunday, October 14
10:30-11:30 a.m. The Pot Luck Band
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Huval-Fuselier Cajun Band
1-2 p.m. Jesse Legé & Bayou Brew
2:1-3:15 p.m. Jourdan Thibodeaux et les Rôdailleurs
3:30-4:30 p.m. Jambalaya with John Trahan
4:45-5:45 p.m. Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys
6-7:30 p.m. Wayne Toups & ZydeCajun
Scène Mon Heritage Presented By LUS
Saturday, October 13
10:45-11:45 a.m. Babineaux Sisters
Noon-1 p.m. Autumn Wild: The Granddaughters of D.L. Menard
1:15-2:15 p.m. Lafayette Rhythm Devils
2:30-3:30 p.m. Lost Bayou Ramblers
3:45-4:45 p.m. Feufollet
5-6:30 p.m. TBA
Sunday, October 14
10:45-11:45 a.m. Mason Trail & Zydeco Rhythm
Noon-1 p.m. Savoy Family Band
1:15-2:15 p.m. TBA
2:30-3:30 p.m. Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie
3:45-5 p.m. Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble
5:15-6:30 p.m. Roddie Romero & the Hub City All-Stars
Salle De Danse Presented By Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
Saturday, October 13
10:30-11:30 a.m. Donny Broussard and the Louisiana Stars
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Richard LeBouef & Two Step
1-2 p.m. Kyle Huval and the Dixie Club Ramblers
2:15-3:15 p.m. The Revelers
3:30-4:45 p.m. Balfa Toujours
5-6:30 p.m. T.K. Hulin & Smoke
Sunday, October 14
9-10:30 a.m. French Mass
10:45-11:45 a.m. Blake Miller and the Old-Fashioned Aces
Noon-1 p.m. Radio Zydeco
1:15-2:15 p.m. Creole String Beans
2:30-3:30 p.m. Has Beans
3:45-5 p.m. Our Swamp Pop Songbook featuring Tommy McLain, CC Adcock and Steve Riley
Scène d’Anniversaire Presented By Yuengling
Saturday, October 13
11 a.m.-noon Paul Daigle and Cajun Gold
12:15-1:15 p.m. Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band
1:30-2:30 p.m. Seth Spell and Cajun Strong
2:45-3:45 p.m. Corey Ledet & his Zydeco Band
4-5 p.m. Keagan Navarre & Louisiana Traditions
5:15-6:15 p.m. Horace Trahan and the Ossun Express
Sunday, October 14
12:15-1:15 p.m. Ray Landry and the Vermilionville Ramblers
1:30-2:30 p.m. Rusty Metoyer and the Zydeco Krush
2:45-3:45 p.m. Travis Matte and the Kingpins
4-5 p.m. Jo-El Sonnier
5:15-6:15 p.m. Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas
Scène Atelier Presented By Chevron
Saturday, October 13
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Veillée Reunion
12:45-1:45 p.m. Travailler, c’est trop dur: Caesar Vincent’s Iconic Song
2-3 p.m. Mardi Gras Music & Traditions
3:15-4:15 p.m. Joel Savoy & Linzay Young
4:30-5:30 p.m. Daiquiri Queens
Sunday, October 14
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CODOFIL’s Legacy: Immersion & Music
12:45-1:45 p.m. Children’s Books with Jo-El Sonnier, Yvette Landry & Barry Jean Ancelet
2-3 p.m. Les Étoiles de la Louisiane
3:15-4:15 p.m. Roger Mason
4:30-5:30 p.m. Brazos Huval School of Music
Jam Ca! (Jam That!) Presented by Dr. Tommy Comeaux Endowed Chair for Traditional Music
Jam leaders TBA
Saturday, October 13
Noon-1:15 p.m. TBA
1:30-2:45 p.m. TBA
3-4:15 p.m. TBA
Sunday, October 14
Noon-1:15 p.m. Sheryl Cormier
1:30-2:45 p.m. Luke Huval
3-4:15 p.m. TBA
