Cajun Zydeco Festival
When:
Sat, September 22, 2007 at 11:00 AM
Where:
Ardenwood Historic Farm
34600 Ardenwood Blvd.
Fremont, CA
Lat/Lon: 37.5535, -122.061
What:
Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont will host the 11th Annual Cajun Zydeco festival on Saturday, September 22. The festival will showcase some of the best Louisiana French Cajun/Zydeco music and dancing. Musical entertainment will feature Tee Fee Swamp Boogie, Motor Dude Zydeco, Corey Ledet & his Zydeco Band, Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic, Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie. Treat yourself to a delicious variety of Cajun food, specialty vendors, and dance lessons. Gates open at 10am, live music will play from 11am until 7pm.
Enjoy the day at Ardenwood Farm surrounded by fields of organic produce, farm animals, and the historic Patterson House. Take the train from the entrance to the festival site. Bring a blanket, low-back lawn chair, sunblock, and hat. Wear your dancing shoes!
Proceeds benefit the Park Express Transportation Program for low-income schools and groups serving senior or disabled persons visiting the East Bay Regional Parks. Additional donations welcome. Tickets at the gate are $20, children 5-15 are $3.