The 40th Annual Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival
Date/Time
Date(s) - September 3, 2022 - September 4, 2022
12:00 pm - 12:00 am
Location
Yambilee Building
Categories
The Treasures of Opelousas, a group of concerned citizens, feared that Zydeco and Creole music were dying; in response, they organized the first festival. 40 years later the festival continues. Today, the event features the zydeco, vendors, Social Groups, Family Reunions& Tailrides, and plenty to enjoy.
This year’s celebration features recorded performances by zydeco hit makers such as GRAMMY nominee Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie and GRAMMY winner Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band. The event will include interviews with zydeco all-stars and legends which include Anthony Dopsie, Geno Delafose, Chubby Carrier, Jeffery Broussard, and more.
For more information contact Lena Charles (Festival Director) at (337) 290-6048 or lenafcharles@bellsouth.net
