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The Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week 2008 Festival Days and Stompin at the Swamp Dance Band Schedule

OPENING NIGHT! 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, April 18: Balfa Toujours Admission is $5 for adults. Children 12 and under and members of Friends of Louisiana Folk Roots get in free.

ROOTS HERITAGE DAY FESTIVAL, Saturday, April 19
Admission is $7 for adults. Children 12 and under and members of Friends of Louisiana Folk Roots get in free.
10:30 a.m. Gates open
Noon Opening Ceremonies
12:30-2 p.m. Lil Wayne & Same Ol' Two Step
2:30-4 p.m. Jonno Frishberg & Bayou Deville
4:30-6 p.m. Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie
6:30-8:30 p.m. Bonsoir, Catin
9-11 p.m. Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys
1-5 p.m. Childrens Tent Activities
1-5 p.m. Heritage Stage Presentations
1-5 p.m. Artist-led Jam Sessions at the Jam Tent

ROOTS FAMILY DAY FESTIVAL, Sunday, April 20
Admission is $5 for adults. Children 12 and under and members of Friends of Louisiana Folk Roots get in free.
10:30 a.m. Gates open
Noon: Catholic Mass en français featuring The St. Joseph Catholic Church French Choir
1:30-3 p.m. Fricassée Cajun Band
3:30-5 p.m. Don Fontenot et les Amis de la Louisiane
5:30-7 p.m. Corey "Lil' Pop" Ledet & His Zydeco Band
7:30-10:30 p.m. The Red Stick Ramblers
1-5 p.m. Childrens Tent Activities

STOMPIN AT THE SWAMP NIGHTLY DANCES, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Nightly Admission is $5 for adults. Children 12 and under and members of Friends of Louisiana Folk Roots get in free.
Monday, April 21: The Pine Leaf Boys
Tuesday, April 22: BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet
Wednesday, April 23: Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys
Thursday, April 24: Keith Frank, Preston Frank & The Frank Family Band

Directions to Chicot State Park, (337) 363-2403 or (888) 677-2442
From Lafayette, take I-49 North to Exit 23/US 167 and turn left toward Ville Platte Once in Ville Platte, turn right onto LA 3042/North Dupre Street Then turn left onto LA 3042/W. Lincoln Road Veer right onto LA 3042/Chicot Park Road Park entrance is about 7 miles down LA 3042 on the right.
GPS Coordinates: N 30 48.0168; W 92 16.7832

Download a Printable pdf of the Complete 2008 DBCCHW Band Schedule