The Cajun Music and Food Festival returns for the 38th year on July 19, 2025. The indoor festival is held at the Burton Complex in South Lake Charles on the corner of Gauthier Road and Gulf Hwy.

Get ready for great authentic Cajun food and music from 9 AM to 10 PM Groove all day and into the night to live performances! Savor delicious meals including shrimp etoufee, jambalaya, gumbo, and more! Over 35 vendor booths will be on site ranging from hand-sewn and crochet items to tumblers and souvenirs. Come early for the second annual accordion competition for children and adults beginning at 9 AM. The kids zone will feature arts & crafts for children. A live and silent auction and raffle tickets for great prizes round out the excitement!

For more information: Contact Phyllis Guidry at 337-499-6474

General Admission: $10 
Children 10 and under: Free

Schedule:

8 AM: Doors Open
Arts and crafts, food vendors, cold drinks, cake walks, silent & live auctions, sweet shop
8:45 AM: Opening Ceremonies
9 AM: Introduction of CFMA Royalty
9:30 AM: Accordion Contest
10:30 AM: Bubba Hebert & Morse Playboys
12:30 PM: Introduction of Visiting Royalty
1 PM: 4 Horses
3 PM: Live Auction
3:30 PM: Dylan Aucoin & The Judice Ramblers
5:30 PM: Raffle Drawing & Live Auction
6 PM: Lakeview Playboys & Special Guest Ronnie Fruge
8 PM: Live Auction
8:30 PM: Cajun Strong