From Friday October 19 through Sunday, October 21, the 45th annual Andouille Festival will take place at the Thomas F. Daley Memorial (Hwy 51) Park in LaPlace, LA.

More than 25 entertainers will perform at this year’s festival, which will include a main stage and Gospel Tent. Some of the confirmed performers include:

Bucktown All-Stars
Mojeaux
90 Degrees West
Keith Frank and the Souileau Zydeco Band
Shot Time
Faith Becnel & the Music Krewe
Wayne Anthony from the James Cleveland Singers

Presented by Marathon Petroleum Company, this year’s Andouille Festival will, naturally, feature plenty of food. Twenty-four vendors will serve up andouille eggrolls, fried andouille chips, seafood pasta, crawfish bisque, jambalaya, pastalaya, gumbo, Cajun ribs, smothered okra, crawfish balls, Asian andouille shrimp and more. There will also be craft vendors on site selling unique items like jewelry, candles, bags, scarves, wreaths and food.

For a complete, day-by-day music schedule and general information, visit www.andouillefestival.com. Did we mention the festival is only $3 for adults?

Those interested in purchasing festival posters or carnival ride passes ahead of time may do so by visiting the St. John Parish Economic Development Department and Matherne’s Supermarket in LaPlace, Don’s Supermarket and Gregg’s Supermarket in Reserve or the Edgard Courthouse.