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Le Grand Hoorah at Chicot State Park continues tomorrow

Posted at 7:18 PM, Apr 20, 2018
and last updated 2018-04-20 20:18:58-04

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