8th Annual Cajun Crawfish & Music Festival

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Come enjoy the spirit, music, food and fun of Louisiana. Together we'll be there for the lively Cajun and zydeco music of the Porchdogs band from 4:30-6 p.m but you're welcome to come well before that for a whole lot more music and festivities at this daylong celebration. The earlier bands are also great and there's plenty of room for dancing. "Laissez les bons temps rouler." NOTE - This Meetup will be lightly hosted.

In addition to boiled crawfish, the authentic Cajun food includes jambalaya, gumbo, shrimp po' boys, etouffee, gator tail, beignets, muffelettas and much more. You can learn how to make several Creole favorites during the free cooking demonstrations by local chefs and celebrities. And you can enjoy such Bourbon Street classic cocktails as Hurricanes, Hand Grenades and a specialty Champagne Hurricane. Atoll Vodka will be giving free samples throughout the day. Other food options are available at the many restaurants within one block.

Virginia Sinicki from The KVJ Show on 97.9 WRMF is the master of ceremonies. There will be beads giveaways and raffle prizes as well as vendors of colorful clothes, jewelry and more. There might even be a second-line parade.

The $5 admisssion benefits two local children's nonprofits, Maddie's Fight
Foundation and Little Smiles. Payment is at the gate. Parking is free in the
nearby public garages and along the streets.

The Porchdogs in action -
https://www.facebook.com/rex.blazer1/videos/741789828138318
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=667028399310113
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1663881927582618
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdfPIHF1-Fc

This is a multi-group Meetup. Ours is sponsored by Walls R Us Painting.