Georgetown, DE, Lewes Historical Society Campus, 110 Shipcarpenter Street, Lewes, DE 19958, CALVIN CARRIERE (1921-2002) was an American fiddler who was known for his Zydeco music. //-->, Copyright FestivalNet 2023. Our team at FestivalNet has worked with independent musicians for many years now. It was a natural extension of the local Zydeco radio show, The Cravins Brothers, hosted by Donald and Charles Cravins. If his father was the King of Zydeco, then C.J. Hartford XL Center, The trail ride consists of mule drawn wagons, party wagons, and horse riders while listening to Zydeco, the music of the Creole heritage. Another Chenier zydeco legend is C.J. is the prince. During the 1990s, he often played with his band, the Magic Sounds (sometimes spelled Majic Sounds). With the guidance and sponsorship from the Southern Development Foundation, the first Zydeco Festival in 1982 was started in a bean field in Plaisance, Louisiana on the outskirts of Opelousas. Join us for a lively and unforgettable celebration of Cajun and Zydeco music and dance at our annual 4-day festival! Local downtown eateries will feature an assortment of breakfast items for sale. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent. Both share common origins and influences, and there is much overlap in the repertoire and style of each. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Zydeco Music Festival-Dancing-Beaumont, Texas- Bill Picket Trail Ride and Ro. The music will be Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun/Zydeco, Folk, Jam, Jazz, Metal, Old-time, R & B/Soul, Rock, Rockabilly, Roots and Variety, and there will be other activities like kids korner, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, frisbee, giant jenga, corn hole. If you are sick, please stay home and catch the next event. They became an even greater hit as they performed live at . . 359 Third Street | Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(903) 586-2217. The colorful group rolls at 10 a.m., passing by the Zydeco Breakfast on Landry, as they head to the Festival Grounds. The music will be Children's, DJ/Dance/Techno, Rock, Top Forty/Pop and Variety, and there will be other activities like teddy bear parade, teddy bear hospital, games/prizes, adoption center. Festival executive director Lena Charles says that locally and nationwide, music fans are eager to return to Southwest Louisiana to experience firsthand the original keepers of the culture, the tellers of the stories. The festival takes place on September 3rd, Yambilee Festival Grounds with multiple activities leading up to that date. Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival, Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival, Twelfth Boothe Memorial Park Antique & Classic Car, Orange Congregational Church Strawberry Festival. The Zydeco Historical Preservation Society. September 3, 2022Yambilee Festival Grounds1939 W Landry StreetOpelousas, LA 70570. When youre consistently putting yourself out there with a great live show, word is bound to get around, which means youll have a better chance of getting picked for the festivals. The NICE Festival Series celebrates the rich global heritage and culture so evident in the music, food, art, and talent of which we in Norwalk, CT are so proud. Dewey Beach, DE, Lewes Historical Society's Campus, This event is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Gulf Coast and experience the sounds of Cajun accordions, fiddles, and washboards. Stockton Flavor Fest, an award-winning festival, will take place May 19-21, 2023 at the Weber Point Events Center in Downtown Stockton. ZYDECO SEASON OPENING - THURSDAY AUGUST 4: Zydeco Festival Season party begins at the Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center. Lena Charles notes that it is important to support the festivals mission in preserving creole culture and zydeco music in St. Landry Parish. Visit Website. There will be 1 stage with Local talent. Wilson Anthony Chavisknown better as BooZoo Chavislearned to play the accordion as a young boy growing up in the Lake Charles region of Louisiana. Donate via Cash App @$MUZIKITIS. 02 . The NICE Festival Series hosts dancers, musicians, and food and craft vendors from multiple traditions and customs; we encourage the community to spend the day together. Collaborating with top performers such as U2 and Eric Clapton, Buckwheat Zydeco also performed on the Tonight Show, President Clintons inaugurals, and the closing ceremonies for the 1996 summer Olympics. Featuring Lil' Nathan & The Zydeco Big Timers and Keyun & The Zydeco Masters! Lewes, DE,