Le Grand Hoorah is a celebration of Cajun and Creole culture that kicks of the beginning of the Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week. The Chicot State Park festival showcases music, food, and fun from some of the most talented cooks, dancers, and musicians in Acadiana!
Schedule of events – including culturally relevant cooking
Friday, April 20, 2018
7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Preston Frank and the Frank Family Band
8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Balfa Toujours
Saturday, April 21, 2018
8:00 a.m. – TIL Boucherie – Au Vieux Temps with educational demonstrations
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Cajun jam, lead by the Brazos School of Music
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The Brazos School of Music All Stars
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Belisaire Cajun Band (from France)
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Evangeline Made
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Courtney Granger
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Kyle Huval and the Dixie Ramblers
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Revelers
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The Lost Bayou Ramblers
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Horace Trahan & the Ossun Express
Location: Chicot State Park, 3469 Chicot Park Rd., Ville Platte, LA 70586
Tickets: May be purchased at the gate for $10.00