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Crawfish, dancing, live music, food and more will be on the menu Saturday, April 1, during the Cajun Heritage Music Fest from noon to 9 p.m. at the Carl A. Parker Multipurpose Center on the campus of Lamar State College Port Arthur (1800 Lakeshore Drive).
Enjoy live music from Jamie Bergeron & The Kickin’ Cajuns, Travis Matte & The Kingpins, Dylan Aucoin & The Judice Ramblers, and Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunners.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the gate or online at cajunheritagefest.com.
From March 31 to April 2, experience a self-guided tour through the area’s Cajun historical markers and restaurants and attend special Cajun-themed events. Be sure to check out of these Cajun restaurants while you are in Mid-County including Judice’s 1927, Judice’s Café, Reel Cajun, The Schooner and Touch of Cajun.
On Friday, March 31, the Museum of the Gulf Coast (700 Procter St.) in Port Arthur will host screenings all day of the award-winning documentary, “Roots of Fire: A Louisiana French Music Documentary Project” by Lavoi Creative LLC. The film follows the efforts of Cajun musicians to keep their music and heritage alive in the face of fading memories and language. Featuring electrifying performances, this vibrant documentary examines the intersection between music and preserving tradition for future generations.
Also on Friday evening, Clifford Distilling (235 Procter St.) will host the Cajun Eatz food truck and Humidor Cigar Lounge at 6 p.m. Local Cajun musician and accordion expert Jude Moreau will also perform.
To end the weekend, the Nederland Chamber of Commerce will be at La Maison Acadienne (1500 Boston Ave.) on Sunday, April 2, from 1-4 p.m. performing an historical reenactment of Acadian life.