Downtown Cajun Festival

May 12, 2012 12:00pm - 10:00pm

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Aiyeeee! Laissez les bon temps rouler y’all!

Are you ready for boiled crawfish and the best Cajun food around? Cajun Fest is full day of music, Cajun and Creole foods, children's activities and all around ragin' Cajun fun! Downtown Wichita Falls Development and the Elks Lodge #1105 once again put a Texoma twist on The 5th Annual Cajun Festival taking place Saturday, May 12th at the Farmer’s Market in historic downtown Wichita Falls; Gates will open at 12:00pm and the event will last until 10:00pm. Grab your friends & family, find your old Mardi Gras beads, slap on your craziest hat and Cajun attire and head downtown to shop, eat, play & dance! You can participate in our Annual Downtown Proud Gumbo Cook-Off and Crawfish Eating Contest.

Enjoy delicious dishes ALL ranging in price from $2.00-$5.00

Boudin, Cajun Catfish, Red Beans & Rice, Corn & Potatoes, Crawfish Etoufee, Crawfish pie, Gumbo, Jambalaya, Cajun Chicken on a stick, Cajun Shrimp on a stick, Cheeseburger baskets, Kettle Corn, Roasted Corn, Chili Dogs, Frito Pie, Nachos, Funnel Cakes....and of course, CRAWFISH, CRAWFISH, CRAWFISH!!!

Cajun Fest is extremely proud to welcome back our headliner Gregg Martinez who was born, raised and still lives in south Louisiana. His music is a blend of blues, R&B and swamp pop music he describes as “bayou blues and Creole soul”. His powerhouse voice has been compared to Sam Cooke and Luther Vandross. Gregg’s 2006 “Big Bad Daddy” and music from his other recordings can be found on airwaves through out the US and abroad. Gregg will also bring his full piece band The Delta Kings, direct from Cajun country! All the talented musicians in this group have quite impressive musical careers and will put on a show that will have everyone out of their seats dancing!

Other performers at the event include: Matt Castille, direct from Louisiana, returning as Cajun Fest’s favorite MC and captivating the audience through out the day with his charming wit, authentic Cajun/Zydeco musical performances and skill in playing instruments ranging from the Squeezebox, harmonica and the guitar!

Debuting on the Cajun Fest stage is a group called The Mudbugs Cajun & Zydeco Band. Their music is a mix of French and English, original songs and Cajun classics, as well as a few popular songs that they "Cajunify", such as Bruce Springsteen's "I'm On Fire." The Mudbugs blend elements of Cajun, Zydeco, Country, Swamp Pop and Rockabilly into their instantly contagious Louisiana dancehall style. The group is well-known for their smiling faces and energetic live performances.

The Black and White Band is an area band that plays Old School Soul for the 21st Century. The seven piece band plays the music of artists like Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Chicago, and the Blues Brothers. If you know the music, sing along, and if you don't, come and enjoy it! JazzE has been astounding local audiences with their blend of timeless classic Jazz standards, and original songs. The group plays Cline covers such as "Anytime" "Crazy" and "Back in Baby's Arms" and jazz standards like "Blue Skies," "Summertime" and "Fly Me to the Moon."

In addition, this family friendly event has a giant kids area featuring a quad jump, inflatable obstacle courses, games, toys, crafts and Petting Zoo. Also enjoy the variety of specialty vendors and merchandise booths.

Bring your own lawn chair for the best seat in the house!

Entertainment Line-up

12:00-2:00 Matt Castille

2:00-3:30 JazzE

4:00-5:30 Mudbugs Cajun & Zydeco Band

5:30-6:00 Crawfish Eating Contest

6:00-8:00 Gregg Martinez & The Delta Kings

8:30-10:00 The Black & White Band