Festivals Acadiens et Creoles has announced its music lineup for 2018.
This year, the festival is welcoming back Steve Riley, Roddie Romero and Wayne Toups, along with newcomers Autumn Wild, Daiquiri Queens and Mason Trail.
The Festival is scheduled for October 11-14, 2018 in Girard Park. It is free and open to the public. For those looking to volunteer, click here.
The music lineup is provided below (subject to change):
Scène Ma Louisiane Presented By LUS Fiber
Friday, October 12
30th Anniversary Celebrations for Grammy Winners:
- 5:30-6:45 p.m. Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band 30th anniversary
- 6:45-7:15 p.m. UL Lafayette Pep Rally
- 7:15-8:30 p.m. Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys 30th anniversary
Saturday, October 13
- 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ervin Frey and Cajun Prairie
- 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Wayne & Same Ol 2 Step
- 1-2 p.m. Caesar Vincent Tribute
- 2:15-3:15 p.m. Kevin Naquin and the Ossun Playboys
- 3:30-4:30 p.m. Robert Jardell and Pure Cajun
- 4:45-5:45 p.m. Terry & the Zydeco Bad Boys
- 6-7:30 p.m. Pine Leaf Boys
Sunday, October 14
- 10:30-11:30 a.m. The Pot Luck Band
- 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Huval-Fuselier Cajun Band
- 1-2 p.m. Jesse Legé & Bayou Brew
- 2:1-3:15 p.m. Jourdan Thibodeaux et les Rôdailleurs
- 3:30-4:30 p.m. Jambalaya with John Trahan
- 4:45-5:45 p.m. Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys
- 6-7:30 p.m. Wayne Toups & ZydeCajun
Scène Mon Heritage Presented By LUS
Saturday, October 13
- 10:45-11:45 a.m. Babineaux Sisters
- Noon-1 p.m. Autumn Wild: The Granddaughters of D.L. Menard
- 1:15-2:15 p.m. Lafayette Rhythm Devils
- 2:30-3:30 p.m. Lost Bayou Ramblers
- 3:45-4:45 p.m. Feufollet
- 5-6:30 p.m. TBA
Sunday, October 14
- 10:45-11:45 a.m. Mason Trail & Zydeco Rhythm
- Noon-1 p.m. Savoy Family Band
- 1:15-2:15 p.m. TBA
- 2:30-3:30 p.m. Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie
- 3:45-5 p.m. Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble
- 5:15-6:30 p.m. Roddie Romero & the Hub City All-Stars
Salle De Danse Presented By Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
Saturday, October 13
- 10:30-11:30 a.m. Donny Broussard and the Louisiana Stars
- 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Richard LeBouef & Two Step
- 1-2 p.m. Kyle Huval and the Dixie Club Ramblers
- 2:15-3:15 p.m. The Revelers
- 3:30-4:45 p.m. Balfa Toujours
- 5-6:30 p.m. T.K. Hulin & Smoke
Sunday, October 14
- 9-10:30 a.m. French Mass
- 10:45-11:45 a.m. Blake Miller and the Old-Fashioned Aces
- Noon-1 p.m. Radio Zydeco
- 1:15-2:15 p.m. Creole String Beans
- 2:30-3:30 p.m. Has Beans
- 3:45-5 p.m. Our Swamp Pop Songbook featuring Tommy McLain, CC Adcock and Steve Riley
Scène d’Anniversaire Presented By Yuengling
Saturday, October 13
- 11 a.m.-noon Paul Daigle and Cajun Gold
- 12:15-1:15 p.m. Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band
- 1:30-2:30 p.m. Seth Spell and Cajun Strong
- 2:45-3:45 p.m. Corey Ledet & his Zydeco Band
- 4-5 p.m. Keagan Navarre & Louisiana Traditions
- 5:15-6:15 p.m. Horace Trahan and the Ossun Express
Sunday, October 14
- 12:15-1:15 p.m. Ray Landry and the Vermilionville Ramblers
- 1:30-2:30 p.m. Rusty Metoyer and the Zydeco Krush
- 2:45-3:45 p.m. Travis Matte and the Kingpins
- 4-5 p.m. Jo-El Sonnier
- 5:15-6:15 p.m. Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas
Scène Atelier Presented By Chevron
Saturday, October 13
- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Veillée Reunion
- 12:45-1:45 p.m. Travailler, c’est trop dur: Caesar Vincent’s Iconic Song
- 2-3 p.m. Mardi Gras Music & Traditions
- 3:15-4:15 p.m. Joel Savoy & Linzay Young
- 4:30-5:30 p.m. Daiquiri Queens
Sunday, October 14
- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CODOFIL’s Legacy: Immersion & Music
- 12:45-1:45 p.m. Children’s Books with Jo-El Sonnier, Yvette Landry & Barry Jean Ancelet
- 2-3 p.m. Les Étoiles de la Louisiane
- 3:15-4:15 p.m. Roger Mason
- 4:30-5:30 p.m. Brazos Huval School of Music
Jam Ca! (Jam That!) Presented by Dr. Tommy Comeaux Endowed Chair for Traditional Music
Saturday, October 13
- Noon-1:15 p.m. TBA
- 1:30-2:45 p.m. TBA
- 3-4:15 p.m. Horace Trahan
Sunday, October 14
- Noon-1:15 p.m. Sheryl Cormier
- 1:30-2:45 p.m. Luke Huval
- 3-4:15 p.m. TBA
