The Opelousas Spring Music & Market series will return to the Farmers Market Pavilion beginning April 26.
Courtesy City of Opelousas
The five-week music series includes artists JC Melancon & the Bayou Rock Band, Bernie Alan Band, Lil Pookie & The Zydeco Sensations, Soul Creole and Jeremy Fruge & the Zydeco Hotboyz. Three of the concert events will feature first time performers for Music & Market.
The series will begin with JC Melancon & the Bayou Rock Band on April 26.
Organizers with the Music & Market series say that since 2007, the pavilion stage has seen over 120 performances and award-winning artists like the Lost Bayou Ramblers, Chubby Carriere, and Steve Riley.
The event is free to attend and takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 pm on Fridays during its five-week run. Music starts at 6:00 pm.
Designed to promote the area’s music heritage, the series also promotes local farmers and their produce. Each week features a locally grown product.
The Spring Music & Market 2019 lineup features:
Courtesy The City of Opelousas
4/26 JC Melancon & the Bayou Rock Band (Swamp Pop)
Farmers Market Pavilion
Produce Feature: cucumbers
5/3 Bernie Alan Band (Cajun/Zydeco)
Courthouse Square in downtown Opelousas
Produce Feature: pralines
5/10 Lil Pookie & The Zydeco Sensations/ Zydeco
Farmers Market Pavilion
Produce Feature: snap beans
5/17 Soul Creole (Cajun/Creole)
Farmers Market Pavilion
Produce Feature: corn
5/24 Jeremy Fruge & the Zydeco Hotboyz (Zydeco)
Farmers Market Pavilion
Produce Feature: kale
For more information call 337-948-6263 or visit www.cityofopelousas.com.
