South Louisiana Blackpot Festival
When:
Fri, October 30, 2009 at 3:00 PM to
Sat, October 31, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Where:
Acadian Village
200 Greenleaf Dr
Lafayette, LA
Lat/Lon: 30.1761, -92.0948
What:
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 4th year this October 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:
* Red Stick Ramblers
* Pine Leaf Boys
* Corey Ledet
* Bonsoir, Catin
* Horace Trahan
* Lost Bayou Ramblers
* Little Freddie King
* Walter Mouton and the Scott Playboys
* Jesse Lege
* Ginny & Tracy
* Ed Poullard and Preston Frank
* ... and many more!
More Info:
http://www.blackpotfestival.com/