Festivals Acadiens et Créoles returns to Lafayette the weekend of October 13. For three days, dozens of artists will perform in Girard Park to celebrate cajun and creole culture across multiple stages. The full music lineup has been announced, as well as the official schedule:
Scène Ma Louisiane Presented By Capital One Bank:
Friday, October 13
5:30-7 p.m. Bonsoir, Catin
7:15-8:45 p.m. Jeffrey Broussard & the Creole Cowboys
Saturday, October 14
10:30-11:30 a.m. The Mid City Aces
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Wayne & Same Ol’ 2 Step
1-2 p.m. Marc à Paul à Jos
2-2:15 p.m. TintaMardiGras Line Parade
2:30-3:45 p.m. Kevin Naquin & the Ossun Playboys
4-5 p.m. Richard Lebouef & Two Step
5:15-6:15 p.m. Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys
6:30-7:45 p.m. Roddie Romero and the Hub City All-Stars
Sunday, October 15
10:30-11:30 a.m. The Pot Luck Band
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. The Magnolia Sisters
1-2 p.m. Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners
2:15-3:15 p.m. Lil’ Nathan and The Zydeco Big Timers
3:30-4:30 p.m. Jo-El Sonnier
4:45-5:45 p.m. Charivari Reunion
6-7:30 p.m. Wayne Toups & ZydeCajun
Scène Mon Héritage Presented By LUS
Saturday, October 14
10:45-11:45 a.m. Plaquemine Brûlée
Noon-1 p.m. Jambalaya
1:15-2:15 p.m. Jordan Thibodeaux & Les Rôdailleurs
2:30-3:30 p.m. Cedryl Ballou & The Zydeco Trendsetters
3:45-4:45 p.m. Savoy Family Band
5-6:30 p.m. Nathan & the Zydeco Cha-Chas
Sunday, October 15
10:45-11:45 a.m. Huval-Fuselier Cajun Band
Noon-1 p.m. Babineaux Sisters
1:15-2:15 p.m. Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie
2:30-3:30 p.m. Rusty Metoyer & The Zydeco Krush
3:45-4:45 p.m. BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet
5-6:30 p.m. Horace Trahan and the Ossun Express
Salle de Danse
Saturday, October 14
10:30-11:30 a.m. Kyle Huval and The Dixie Club Ramblers
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Donnie Broussard and The Louisiana Stars
1-2:15 p.m. High Performance + Accordion Kings
2:30-3:30 p.m. Paul Daigle and Cajun Gold
3:45-4:45 p.m. Terry & the Zydeco Bad Boys
5-6:30 p.m. Les Traiteurs Reunion
Sunday, October 15
9-10:15 a.m. French Mass
10:45-11:45 a.m. Jesse Legé & Bayou Brew
Noon-1 p.m. Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band
1:15-2:15 p.m. Robert Jardell and Pure Cajun
2:30-3:30 p.m. Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band
3:45-5:15 p.m. Gregg Martinez & the Delta Kings
Scène d’Anniversaire Presented By Yuengling Light
Saturday, October 14
11 a.m.-Noon Kegan Navarre & Louisiana Traditions
12:15-1:15 p.m. T’Monde
1:30-2:30 p.m. Chris Ardoin & NuStep
2:45-3:45 p.m. Balfa Toujours
4:-5 p.m. Travis Matte and the Kingpins
5:15-6:15 p.m. Feufollet
Sunday, October 15
12:15-1:15 p.m. Lee Benoit and the Family Band
1:30-2:30 p.m. Les Ferrailles
2:45-3:45 p.m. Lost Bayou Ramblers
4-5 p.m. Preston Frank and the Frank Family Band
5:15-6:15 p.m. Pine Leaf Boys
Scène Atelier Presented By Chevron
Saturday, October 14
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Stories: Mitch Reed, Barry Ancelet, Bill Matthews & Jim Phillips
12:45-1:45 p.m. Reinventing the Accordion: Marc Savoy, Randy Falcon & Junior Martin
2-3 p.m. The Falcons & The Breauxs with Wade Falcon and Dr. Barry Ancelet
3:15-4:15 p.m. Luthiers Playing Their Own Instruments: Matthew Doucet, Anya Burgess & Ed Poulard, moderated by Chris Segura
4:30-5:30 p.m. Jason Frey and Lagniappe
Sunday, October 15
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Steel Guitars: Marty Broussard, Richard Comeaux & Kyle Huval, moderated by Josh Caffery
12:45-1:45 p.m. Fiddle Kings hosted by Steve Riley
2-3 p.m. Guitars & Amps: Sonny Landreth, Sam Broussard & Roddie Romero, moderated by Joel Savoy
3:15-4:15 p.m. Courtbouillon
4:30-5:30 p.m. Ballads & Jurés: Cedric Watson, Kristi Guillory & Megan Brown, moderated by David Greely
Jam Ca! (Jam That!) Presented by Dr. Tommy Comeaux Endowed Chair for Traditional Music
Saturday, October 14
Noon-1:15 p.m. Kyle Huval
1:30-2:45 p.m. Terry Domingue
3-4:15 p.m. Sheryl Cormier
4:45-5:30 p.m. Ryan Brunet
Sunday, October 15
Noon-1:15 p.m. Ragin’ Steppers w/ Lil’ Nathan
1:30-2:45 p.m. Angelle Aces w/ Kristi Guillory
3-4:15 p.m. Kevin Wimmer
The Festival features more than music, however. Foods, a craft fair, and a child-friendly area are all additional draws to the cultural affair. For more information, make sure to follow the Fest on Twitter for news about tickets and more. Revisit the 2016 Festival, too.