South Louisiana Blackpot Festival and Cookoff

The South Louisiana Black Pot Festival & Cookoff is one of the most unique festivals in Acadiana. Held annually at Lafayette’s Acadian Village, the festival celebrates its 2nd year this November with two days of great music, dancing, food, camping & jamming.

The festival is a cooperative of south Louisiana musicians, artists and roots enthusiasts, creating an unprecedented gathering of south Louisiana’s hottest roots bands, as well as a number of groups from all over the country. Live performances range from Cajun & Zaricôt (zydeco), to Creole, Swing, Hot Jazz, Blues, Bluegrass, Americana, Irish & Old-Time, this festival has something for everyone. Plus, an old-fashioned black pot cook-off, accordion contest, called square dancing, and ample camping space for tents & RV’s and much more!

Performers at this year's festival include:

* Bonsoir, Catin
* The Figs
* Ann Savoy & Her Sleepless Knights
* Belton Richard
* Pine Leaf Boys
* Acadien
* Jay & Bjorn Pederson
* Feufollet
* Karl & Kelly Jones
* Lafayette Rhythm Devils
* Matt Kinnman
* Squaredance
* The Mayhem Stringband
* Balfa Toujours
* Ginny Hawker & Tracy Schwarz
* Ed Poullard & Preston Frank
* Tony Davoren
* The King Bees
* Racines
* Red Stick Ramblers