Welcome to
16th-18th August 2019
A joyous celebration of Cajun – Creole and Louisiana roots music, dance and culture – set in the heart of the beautiful North Shropshire Lakelands!
We are proud to present a rich variety of music, dancing and cuisine at this year’s Big Weekend festival. Featuring our international Artists from Louisiana and Europe, as well as the very best of our own homegrown UK Cajun & Zydeco bands, much more to be announced over the coming weeks! – a truly hot and spicy Gumbo of dancing delight!
And if that’s not enough, we can also offer you:
- Cajun & Zydeco dance workshops
- Instrument workshops (led by international Louisiana musicians)
- Festival campsite and late-night camp fire area including the festival tent which will be hosting jam sessions, workshops and informal gatherings.
- Jam sessions at the Sun Inn featuring our popular ‘Beer & Breakfast’ sessions led by prominent UK Cajun & Zydeco musicians to keep the party rolling
- Cajun and Creole cuisine all weekend presented by the mouth wateringly tasty Cajun Food Company, featuring our legendary giant barbeque!
We look forward to welcoming you to the hottest weekend of Louisiana roots music, dance and cuisine on the UK Summer calendar!
Photos By: www.nickbarberphotography.co.uk
News
The biggest Christmas present we could have ever hoped for! So excited to announce our Zydeco Artist for the Big Weekend 2019 is none other than the incredible,.. The legendary ‘Accordion Dragon’ himself! Grammy nominated!… Mr Corey “Lil Pop” Ledet!!! Yes indeed its true! Corey Ledet is coming to the Big Weekend 2019!!
So here it is! Our Louisiana Cajun Artist who will be playing at the Big Weekend 2019 is
As well as fronting an all-star Cajun dance band at the Big Weekend, backed by the very best musicians on the UK Cajun scene, Courtney will also be treating us to an afternoon of classic country for our Sunday afternoon Honky-Tonk!
Food at the Big Weekend is once again brought to you by The Cajun Food Company, a small family run business, cooking South Louisiana food located in the South East of England. Each dish they make uses a rich sauce and amazing spice mixes! And, most using the ‘holy trinity’ of ingredients (celery, green pepper and onions). It’s warmth and happiness for the heart, tummy, and soul! Vegetarian dishes will be available to purchase.
Please note, the listing of any accommodation provider on this site does not constitute a recommendation on behalf of NorthShropshireCajun.co.uk Please check them out for yourself before booking. The Big Weekend Campsite The campsite is situated in Welshampton village, close to the Parish Hall. Campsite facilities will include portable toilets, running water and a wash-up area. Showers are also available to campers in the Parish Hall from 9am until mdnight. A large tent will also be erected for informal gatherings. […]
Important ticketing info: The ticketing structure for 2019 has changed! We have been listening to feedback and tried to strike a better balance between having an easy to manage ticketing system, keeping fees to a minimum and being able to keep the festival afloat. Therefore we now have three tiers of tickets: Tier 1: Early Bird Ticket £50 +fees (£53.89) – These have been frozen at the 2018 price of £50 and are limited to the first 30 tickets; after […]