The Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival celebrates the spicy culture of the Creoles of Louisiana by highlighting, documenting, preserving and enhancing their rich heritage. Not only does the annual Festival spotlight the talent of both seasoned and new Zydeco artists, but it also has grown to new heights to encompass and share all avenues of the region's rich culture. It is an annual cultural production of Southern Development Foundation in its commitment to promote the cultural awareness of Zydeco music & its heritage.
Zydeco Festival 2008 Schedule of Events
Friday, August 1, 2008
Zydeco Media Event Kick Off
Old City Market, Court House Square (General Public Invited)
Saturday, August 2, 2008
ANNUAL ZYDECO KING & QUEEN BALL
North Park Center - $10 per person
Contest information available by contacting SDF office, 337-942-2392.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
18th ANNUAL FUN RUN
Early Registration - by Aug. 1, 2008
~ 5K - $15 in advance · $20 on-site/late, 8-8:40 a.m.
~ 1 Mile - $12 in advance · $15 on-site/late
Thursday, August 28, 2008
ZYDECO JAM SESSION and PARADE
~ The Parade lines up at 5 p.m. at South Park and leaves at 6 p.m. down Market Street to North Park.
~ Jam Session at Slim's Y-KiKi (approx. 8 p.m.) - FREE admission
Friday, August 29, 2008
KICK-OFF DANCE
Slim's Y-KiKi - (approx. 9:30 p.m.) - $10 admission
Saturday, August 30, 2008
ZYDECO BREAKFAST (8-10:30 a.m)
The Opelousas Courthouse Square. Free Admission.
Sponsored by the City of Opelousas, Zydeco Capital
26th ANNUAL ZYDECO FESTIVAL
10:30 a.m.-1 a.m.
Zydeco Park - Plaisance, LA
$10 Admission
ZYDECO DAY TIPS:
~ NO ICE Chests on grounds
~ Other Activities for Enjoyment include Creole Food, Games for the Kids, Art and Craft Booths
~ Gate opens @ 7 a. m.
~ FREE public parking
~ $10 fee for RV for parking. No electrical hook-up. Access to water.
~ You are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and assemble tents/tarps to provide shade.
~ ABSOLUTELY NO BBQ PITS, GLASS CONTAINERS, OR OPEN FLAME BURNERS (A SAFETY REQUIREMENT).
Future Festival Dates:
2009 - August 29
2010 - August 28
For more Zydeco Festival information, go to www.zydeco.org.
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