The sounds and smells of the bayou come to Fremont, CA, tomorrow when Ardenwood Historic Farm hosts the 10th annual Ardenwood Cajun/Zydeco Festival. I’ll admit to being taken in by the festival description in the Contra Costa Times that claims “the air will be redolent with crawfish etouffee, gumbo, fried beignets drenched in powdered sugar, and the joyous, rollicking sounds of accordion, fiddle, washboard and French-accented singing on Saturday.” I couldn’t get past the part about the beignets without drooling…
The festival boasts an impressive list of headliners: Mark St. Mary Blues & Zydeco band, Les Amis Creole, Queen Ida & Her Zydeco Band, Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic, and Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas. Tickets are $18, but parking is free and admission includes access to all of the farm’s activites, including tours of the historic Patterson House, a ride on the horse-drawn train, and visits with the farm animals. The festival runs from 10am to 7pm, and dance lessons will be offered for those of us who need the help.
4 Comments:
i wood like to buy tickets
by juanita ramsey on August 24th, 2007
Juanita, this year’s festival will be on Saturday, September 22nd. Here’s a link to buy tickets online. (You should also be able to get them on the day of the festival.)
by Chris on August 26th, 2007
WILL THERE BE A FESTIVAL THIS SUMMER
2008?
by LESLIE on June 23rd, 2008
Leslie, this year’s festival will be on August 23rd (a little earlier than previous years). Click here for more information.
by Chris on June 23rd, 2008