Music, friends, and your very own space to fest and rest. Village de Tentes provides festival - goers with a dedicated area to enjoy the festival all weekend long.

Schedule:

Friday, October 11

Friday Night 50th Anniversary Tribute to the 1974 Concert House Band:

Scène Ma Louisiane

5:30 - 8:30: 50th Anniversary Revue with Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys & special guests: Joel Savoy, Linzay Young, David Greely & Beau Thomas, Marc Savoy & Family, Dexter Ardoin & Cedric Watson, Christine Balfa & Peter Schwarz, CJ Chenier, Robert Jardell, Donny Broussard & Sheryl Cormier and Gary Newman.

Saturday, October 12

Scène Ma Louisiane
10:30 - 11:30: Joe Hall & the Cane Cutters
11:45 - 12:45: The Daiquiri Queens
1:00 - 2:00:  Balfa Toujours Presented by National Park Services
2:15 - 3:15: CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band Presented by National Park Services
3:30 - 4:45: Feufollet & Friends honor Chris Stafford
5:00 - 6:00: Lafayette Rhythm Devils
6:15 - 7:30: The Revelers Presented by National Park Services

Scène Mon Héritage
10:30 - 11:30: Jambalaya Cajun Band
11:45 - 12:45: Bruce Daigrepont
1:15 - 2:15: Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet (50th Anniversary)
2:30 - 3:30: Roddie Romero & the Hub City Allstars Presented by National Park Services
3:45 - 5:00: Magnolia Family Band Presented by Nicholas Poulos, Berlin, MA
5:15  - 6:15: Wayne & Same Ole Two - Step Presented by Festival International de Louisiane
6:30 - 7:30: Bonsoir, Catin

Scène Atelier
11:45 - 12:45: Jerry Devillier – Tradition Bearer Award – w/ Jeb & Chad Huval and Chris Segura
1:00 - 2:00: One Generation at a Time: Family Bands across the Generations:  Steve Riley w/ Elise, Burke & Dolsy – Moderated by Ben Sandmel
2:15 - 3:15: New Songs in the Tradition:  Jourdan Thibodeaux, Bruce Daigrepont & David Greely – Moderated by Kristi Guillory
3:30 - 4:45: Ed Poullard & Cedric Watson
5:15 - 6:15: Joel Savoy & Linzay Young

Scène La Salle de Danse
10:30 - 11:30: Kyle Huval & the Dixie Club Ramblers
11:45 - 12:45: Jesse Legé & the Bayou Aces
1:00 - 2:00: Corey Ledet Zydeco Presented by Super One
2:15 - 3:15: Donny Broussard & the Louisiana Stars
3:30 - 4:30: Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas
4:45  - 6:00: Cameron Dupuy & the Cajun Troubadours

Jam Ça!
11:00 - 12:15: Sheryl Cormier
12:45 - 2:00: Cedric Watson
2:15 - 3:30: Gina Forsyth
3:45 - 5:00: Jesse Legé

Sunday, October 13

Scène Ma Louisiane
10:30 - 11:30: Amis du Teche
11:45 - 12:45: Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band
1:00 - 2:00: Kevin Naquin & Cajun Preservation w/ special guests Virgil and Terry Montoucet
2:15 - 3:15: Lost Bayou Ramblers Presented by Robert Frayne, St. Louis, MO
3:30 - 4:30: Jourdan Thibodeaux  et les Rôdailleurs
4:45 - 5:45: Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie Presented by National Park Services
6:00 - 7:30: Wayne Toups & ZydeCajun

Scène Mon Héritage
10:45 - 11:45: Luke Huval Band
12:00 - 1:00: Chère Elise
1:15 - 2:15: Horace Trahan & the Ossun Express Presented by Kitt Fedoroff, Alexandra, La.
2:30 - 3:30: Frank Family Band
3:45 - 4:45: Pine Leaf Boys Presented by Haynie Family Foundation
5:00 - 6:30: Lil’ Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers

Scène Atelier
12:00 - 1:00:  One Generation at a Time:  Family Bands Across the Generations:  Nathan Williams Sr. & Nathan Williams, Jr., Christine Balfa, Sophie & Amelia Powell – Moderated by Ben Sandmel
1:15 - 2:15: The Holiday Playgirls
2:30 - 3:30: The Life & Music of Chris Stafford
3:45 - 4:45: The Legacy of Jo - El Sonnier
5:00 - 6:00: T’Monde

Scène La Salle de Danse
9:00 - 10:30: French Mass
10:45 - 11:45: Sheryl Cormier & Cajun Sounds
12:00 - 1:00: Four Horses
1:15 - 2:15: Cedric Watson & Bijou Créole
2:30 - 3:45: Creole String Beans
4:00 - 5:00: Alphonse Ardoin & the Zydeco Kingz
5:15 - 6:30: The Traiteurs

Jam Ça!
11:00 - 12:15: Horace Trahan
12:30 - 1:45: Kelli Jones
2:00 - 3:15: Alphonse Ardoin
3:45 - 5:00: Kristi Guillory

Date: October 11 - 13, 2024

Location:

Girard Park - 500 Girard Park Drive Lafayette, LA 70503

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