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The premier celebration of Cajun and Creole music, food, and crafts. Three days of the finest bands in the state under the live oaks — and it is free.
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Cajun jams & cultural events in Lafayette
Lafayette is the hub of Cajun and Creole music in Acadiana. These listings cover weekly jams, dances, markets, and workshops in town.
8 events
Jam SessionEvery WednesdayFree
Blue Moon Wednesday Jam
An open Cajun and old-time jam at the Blue Moon Saloon. All skill levels welcome — the tunes run late into the night.
WorkshopEvery WednesdayFree
La Table Française
A weekly Louisiana-French conversation table over coffee and pain perdu. Fluent speakers and curious beginners share the same booth.
Jam SessionCajunMarketKidsFamilyEvery SaturdayFree
Cajun Jam at Moncus Park
Weekly Saturday Cajun jam at Moncus Park. The Farmers and Artisans Market starts at 8 AM.
Jam SessionEvery SaturdayFree
CFMA Cajun Jam
Vermilionville’s weekly Cajun jam, sponsored by the Cajun French Music Association. Held in the Performance Center and open to all skill levels — beginner to professional. Jam admission is free (park entry not included).
MarketEvery SaturdayFree
Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Market
Local produce, boudin, cane syrup, and handmade goods from Acadiana growers and makers, with live acoustic music each week.
WorkshopEvery Tuesday
Cajun Two-Step Dance Lesson
Learn the two-step and Cajun waltz from local dancers before the band starts. Come with a partner or find one on the floor.
Jam SessionCajunCreoleEvery 3rd TuesdayFree
Feed N Seed Jam Session
Monthly third-Tuesday jam session with a French Table from 6 PM to 7 PM and a Creole Jam Session from 7 PM to 9 PM. Free food is offered.