The Port Barre Cracklin Festival starts tonight with family night at the carnival, and the festivities continue through the weekend.
The festival started in 1985, and now serves as the main annual fundraiser for the Port Barre Lions Club. It is celebrated on the Veterans Memorial Park grounds.
There is a CLEAR BAG POLICY in effect for the festival and its events.
Here's the schedule:
Thursday, November 7, 2024
5:00 - 10:00 pm - Family Night - FREE ADMISSION
Buy a ride bracelet & ride the carnival rides for one price
Friday, November 8, 2024
5:00 pm - Opening Ceremonies (Festival Opens)
7:00-9:00 -Tommy G & Stormy Weather
9:30-11:30 - Louisiana Red
Saturday, November 9, 2024
10:00 am - Festival Opens & Parade begins down Saizan St.
11:30-1:30 -TJ Gautreaux & Louisiana Soul
2:00-4:00 - The 4 Horses
5:00-6:30 - Jamie Bergeron & the Kickin’ Cajuns
7:00-9:00 - Richard Lebouef
9:30-11:30 - 80’s Experience
Sunday, November 10, 2024
10:00 am - Festival Opens
11:00-12:30 - Robert Jardell & Pure Cajun
1:00-3:00 - Kevin Naquin & The Ossun Playboys
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Cracklin Cookoff Results & Awards
Reverse Drawing & Auction
Crowning of 2024 Miss, Teen, & Ms. Cracklin
4:00-6:00 - Three Thirty-Seven Band
For more details on the festival and events, visit the website here.
