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****Clarence´s Louisiana Festivals Guide [offsite link]
This guide contains a huge listing for festivals in Louisiana. Clarence has links to lots of information specific to Louisiana with a focus on the Baton Rouce area.

****Zydeco Brad [offsite link]
Brad Sjoblom has done a great job of keeping Cajun Culture alive in Southern California. His non-commercial site lists local events plus info on events across the state.

August - Darlington, MD - Buffalo Jambalaya Cajun & Zydeco Dance & Music Camp [offsite link]
2nd weekend in August for over 20 years!Darlington, MD, Buffalo Jambalaya Cajun & Zydeco Dance & Music Camp at Camp Ramblewood. Four days of fun, food, dancing, dance lessons, and music. Great Cajun Food! Contact promoter for more information.

January - Gloucester, UK (England) - International Cajun & Zydeco Festival [offsite link]
4th Weekend in January: Gloucester, UK (England), International Cajun & Zydeco Festival Gloucester, UK at the Guildhall is advertised as Christmas, New Year’s Eve and your birthday all rolled into one! Three days of Cajun fun, food and music. Cajun and home-style cooking, instrument workshops, jam sessions, and more.

June - Long Beach, CA - Bayou Festival [offsite link]
3rd weekend in June: 21st Annual Bayou Festival at the Queen Mary Events Park. This family event includes music, dancing, cultural foods, a Mardi Gras parade, and a kids tent.

June - Preston, CT – Cajun/Zydeco Festival [offsite link]
2nd weekend in June: Blast from the Bayou Cajun/Zydeco Festival at Strawberry Park. 4 days of music, dance instruction, camping, Cajun food, and more. Times and prices vary.

June - Moodus, CT - Cajun and Zydeco Festival [offsite link]
3rd weekend in June: The Great Connecticut Cajun/Zydeco Music & Arts Festival at Sunrise Resort. Fun for everyone! Camping, music, food, and more. Be sure to check out their website for deals on ticket prices PRIOR this event.

May - Amana, IA - Cajun and Zydeco Festival [offsite link]
Last weekend in May Taste Louisiana Cajun and Zydeco Festival at the Amana Colonies Outdoor Convention Center. Toe-tapping entertainment and dance instruction. Food will range from jambalaya to crawfish to beignets, all cooked fresh by a crew of Cajun cooks from the French Quarter.

May - Shreveport, LA - Cajun Festival [offsite link]
Memorial Weekend: Mudbug Madness in downtown Shreveport, LA. This festival began in 1984 to ´prove´ to the rest of Louisiana that Shreveport´s culture and roots are part of the Bayou State and NOT Texas, as some folks believe! Check their website for current information. In 2006, this event was held in the Festival Plaza in downtown Shreveport - reasonable prices.

May - Breaux Bridge, LA - Crawfish Festival [offsite link]
First weekend in May: Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival at Parc Hardy. Crawfish eating contests, Cajun dance lessons, cooking demos, and so much more. CASH ONLY at the Gate! 2006/2007 prices: $5 on Fri & Sun, $10 on Sat, $15 for 3-day pass. Children under 12 Free.

May - Deerfield Beach, FL - Cajun & Zydeco Festival [offsite link]
3rd weekend in May Cajun - Zydeco Festival at Quiet Waters Park Deerfield Beach, Florida. Another family friendly festival, this one features a ‘Kids Kingdom’, 3 stages of continuous music, lots of crawfish, plenty of hot ‘n’ spicy Cajun/Creole food, dancing on covered dance floors, arts and crafts, and more. They have lots of special deals, so check out their website for times and pricing.

October - Bristol, UK (England) - Cajun & Zydeco Festival [offsite link]
3rd weekend in October: Bristol, UK (England), 4th Annual Cajun & Zydeco Festival at The Folk House on Park Street in Bristol. Three days of Louisiana fun, food and music. Cajun and home-style cooking, dance workshops, jam sessions, and more.

September - Morgan City, LA - Shrimp & Petroleum Festival [offsite link]
Labor Day weekend: Morgan City, LA, Annual Shrimp & Petroleum Festival Historical District – Morgan City. This annual event has been going on for over 70 years so it must be great! Enjoy classic Cajun culinary cookin’ like shrimp. Fried alligator, shrimp, jambalaya, and more shrimp. This event also has one of the largest arts and crafts fairs in the South! Great food - Great music!

September - Mariposa, CA - Blazin’ Hog BBQ Competition and Zydeco Music Festival [offsite link]
3rd Saturday in September (Sept. 20, 2008): Annual “Blazin´ Hog” BBQ Competition and Zydeco Music Festival at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds, CA. The stage will be alive with Zydeco dance music from Calif Central Valley & Bay Area recording artists. BBQ contest with cash prizes, evaluated by judges & the tasting public. One-of-a-kind Arts & crafts for sale plus activities for children. A delicious day of sun, fun and music! Admission is only $10 and $7.50 for senior groups.

September - Fremont, CA - Cajun/Zydeco Festival [offsite link]
3rd weekend in September Fremont, CA, Cajun/Zydeco Festival at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont. One day event featuring food and entertainment. Food, arts and crafts, and more. Ticket info on the website. Save by purchasing tickets 10 days in advance. Tickets at the door are $18 – special ticket prices for kids.

September - Lakehills (Medina Lake), TX - Cajun Festival [offsite link]
3rd weekend in September: 27th Annual Cajun Festival, Lakehills (Medina Lake), TX at the Lakehills Civic Center. Food, music, culture, and The Great Gumbo Cookoff! Hours are from 11:30am to 10:00 pm. Admission is $8.00, children under 10 free, parking free.

September - Sebastopol, CA - Cajun/Zydeco Festival [offsite link]
Weekend after Labor Day: Sebastopol, CA, Cajun/Zydeco Festival at Laguna Youth Park – Sebastopol Community Center. One day event featuring food and entertainment. Enjoy Gumbo, Red Beans & Rice, Etouffee and more. Dance on a 2500 sq foot COVERED dance floor, and so much more. NO coolers, dogs, outside food or drink. Tickets are $20 – kids under 12 are free

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