Live Zydeco
Two days of accordion, rubboard, and the best bands from Southwest Louisiana to the city.
Music · Food · Family · Culture
The Experience
Two days, every age
More than a concert.
Allons danser! Let's dance!
A celebration of Creole music, culture, food, and dance, this year on the bayou at Heritage Park. Legendary performers, heritage experiences, and real Louisiana vibes for every age.
Dance Lessons
Never two-stepped before? Learn on the spot, then take it to the floor.
Saturday
Gumbo Cook-Off
Cooks bring their best pot on Saturday for cash prizes, trophies, and bragging rights.
Sunday
Zydeco Dance Competition
Couples take the floor on Sunday. Come compete or come cheer.
Sat · 4 PM
Trick or Trunk Car Show
Decked-out rides and treats for the kids on Halloween.
Mardi Gras Indian Culture
Suits, song, and the living tradition of Black Masking Indians.
Family & Culture Corner
An interactive kids zone so the next generation grows up with the music.
Creole Genealogy Exhibit
Trace your roots with Louisiana Ancestry by Alex Genealogy.
40+ Local Vendors
Food, merch, art, and Louisiana makers all weekend.
Onsite Parking & ADA
Onsite lot, ADA shuttles from the main entrance and the lot, and accessible restrooms.
Creole food
Gumbo first. Then the dance floor.
Saturday's Gumbo Cook-Off puts family recipes side by side, with tastings from late morning as the gates open. Around it, Louisiana food vendors keep the plates coming all weekend.
