UPCOMING HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL JAMBOREES AND ZYDECO MUSIC FESTIVAL!

Good Morning Foodies!

Yes, even with the hot temperatures, it is FOOTBALL SEASON! I know many of you will be out cheering on your favorite HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS! This is always the big-kickoff for the school year and the local communities! Hope all TEAMS have a great time and season!

Look here FOODIES! If you are searching for a family fun-filled weekend, look no further than the SOUTHWEST LOUSIANA ZYDECO MUSIC FESTIVAL!
Yes, LABOR DAY is just around the corner! Time is of the essence! Get on board and join in this great outing!

Here is the information on the ZYDECO MUSIC FESTIVAL!
• 35th Annual
The Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival
“All roads lead to Opelousas, its Zydeco Country”. Celebrate the oldest Zydeco Festival in the Zydeco Capital of the World, Opelousas Louisiana. All held at the Historic Yambilee Festival Grounds, taking you to the heart and roots of where Zydeco music originated.
• Schedule of Events
Friday, September 1, 2017- KICK-OFF DANCE Evangeline Downs Casino in Opelousas – (Time- 9:00 pm – until. Official Kick-Off Dance) Traditional Zydeco Artist
Saturday, September 2, 2017 – ZYDECO PARADE
o The Parade Lines Up at 8:00AM Hwy 190, Wallior St & Grolee St, Opelousas, travel through Landry St (Downtown Opelousas to Festival Grounds – Local Zydeco Artist, General Public, Party Wagons, Cars, Trucks, Truck/Trailers, RV and Political Showcase your Business, Group, Event and Enter for Fun (see Parade Application)
Saturday, September 2, 2017 – ZYDECO BREAKFAST Saturday morning – (Time 8:30am to 10:30am) The Opelousas Courthouse Square – Free Admission (Hosted by the City of Opelousas, Zydeco Capital)
Saturday, September 2, 2017 – BLACK POT COOK-OFF Saturday Morning 8:00AM starting time on Festival Grounds, all food prepared on site and served to Judges at 12:30PM (no exceptions) and Judging present Winner by 1:00PM. First Prize $100 and trophy awarded to 2nd and 3rd

Saturday, September 2, 2017 – ZYDECO ACCORDION CONTEST The Contest is open anyone that is not a Professional Artist, are welcome to compete Lines Up at 8:00AM on Festival Grounds and Judges will announce Winners on Festival Main Stage During “Grammy Winner”, Chubby Carrier Opening Set Saturday,

September 2, 2017 35th ANNUAL ZYDECO FESTIVAL Yambilee Festival Grounds, Opelousas, LA (12:00 PM – until, $15.00 Adults Kids $5:00 (Presale for Groups $12)
Come out and celebrate the Year of Music, fall in Love with Zydeco all over again.“Let’s bring it back to the Zydeco Roots. “
• Music Lineup
Saturday, September 2, 2017 Showtime: 12Noon to 12Midnight.
o Traditional Creole Food – Art & Crafts – Lots of Cold Beer & Beverages, Black Pot Cook-Off, Zydeco Parade, Zydeco Breakfast and non stop Zydeco Music.
Performers include:
o Grammy Winner – Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band 12N – 2:00PM
o Jamie Bergeron & the Kicking Cajuns 2:15PM – 4:15PM
o Nathan Williams & Zydeco Cha Cha ‘s 4:30PM – 6:30PM
o Lil Nate & the Zydeco Big Timers 6:45PM – 8:15PM
o Travis Matte & the Kingpins 8:30PM – 10:00PM
o Step Rideau & the Zydeco Outlaws 10:15PM – 12:00Mid
So as you can see, there is something for everyone to enjoy! You can purchase tickets on-line now! Google SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA ZYDECO MUSIC FESTIVAL! All the info is there!
Check it out! Put it on your BUCKET LIST!
HEADS UP AND PAY ATTENTION TO ANOTHER “HARVEY”—not the LSU NEW TIGER, but that pesky TROPICAL STORM in the GULF! Have a safe and productive weekend!