The Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival brings the rich traditions of southwest Louisiana to New Orleans’ Armstrong Park over two days from June 11-12. The combination of rollicking two-step music and spicy seafood is a potent example of how we in Louisiana love to “pass a good time.”

Saturday, June 11

11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band

12:45–2:15 p.m. Soul Creole

2:30–4 p.m. Corey Ledet & his Zydeco Band

4:15–5:30 p.m. Sean Ardoin

5:45–7 p.m. Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience

Sunday, June 12

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes and the Louisiana Sunspots

12:45–2:15 p.m. Yvette Landry & the Jukes

2:30–4 p.m. Rosie Ledet

4:15–5:30 p.m. Chubby Carrier

5:45–7 p.m. Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers

Admission to the Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival is free, but organizers will place donation boxes at most of the park entrances.

The festival will include a large arts market, with dozens of local artists showcasing handmade fine art and home furnishings. Organizers are currently accepting applications for the arts market: apply here.

The festival is also currently accepting food vendors: apply here. Except for those with small children or dietary restrictions, outside food or beverages are not allowed the event—no coolers are permitted.

The Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival is a presentation of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. The broadcast partner is WWOZ New Orleans 90.7 FM.

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is the nonprofit organization that owns the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell. The Foundation uses the proceeds from Jazz Fest, and other funds, for year-round programs in the areas of education, economic development and cultural events. For more about the Foundation, visit jazzandheritage.org.