Welcome to the
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!
Location
Welshampton Parish Hall
Station Road A495
Ellesmere
SY12 0PY
Big Weekend 2019 Lineup
Friday
(Doors open from 7pm)
(Cajun Food Co serving food from 6:30 til 10:00)
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20:00 – 21:30 |
Main Hall |
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21:30 – 22:00 |
Back Porch Stage |
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22:00 – 0:00 |
Main Hall |
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0:00 – 2:00 |
Camp Fire & Jam |
Festival Tent |
Saturday
(Cajun Food Co serving food from 12:00 til 10:00)
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10:30 – 12:30 |
Beer And Breakfast Jam With Cheryl & Ian McIlroy |
The Sun Inn |
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11:00 – 12:00 |
Zydeco Dance Workshop (Beginners) With Carol Wilson |
Main Hall |
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12:30 – 14:00 |
Back Porch Stage |
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14:00 – 16:00 |
Main Hall |
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16:30 – 17:30 |
Zydeco Accordion Workshop With Corey Ledet |
Festival Tent |
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16:30 – 18:00 |
Back Porch Stage |
Evening (Doors open from 7pm)
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20:00 – 21.30 |
Main Hall |
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21:30 – 22:00 |
Back Porch Stage |
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22:00 – 0:00 |
Main Hall |
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0:00 – 2:00 |
Camp Fire & Jam |
Festival Tent |
Sunday
(Cajun Food Co serving food from 12:00 til 8:30)
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10:30 – 12:30 |
Beer & Breakfast Jam With Pon Bro |
The Sun Inn |
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11:00 – 12:00 |
Cajun Dance Workshop (Beginners) With Carol Wilson |
Main Hall |
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12:30 – 14:00 |
Back Porch Stage |
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14:00 – 16:00 |
Main Hall |
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15:00 – 16:00 |
Cajun Fiddle Workshop With Courtney Granger |
Festival Tent |
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16:00 – 17:30 |
Back Porch Stage |
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17:30 – 19.00 |
Main Hall |
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19:30 – 21:00 |
Main Hall |
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21:30 – 23:30 |
Lil Jim & Friends |
Sun Inn |
Welcome to the seventh North Shropshire Big Weekend. Thank you for joining us for a foot-tapping, boogaloo-busting weekend of music, dance and cuisine. Here’s just a few points of information to help you have a safe and fun-filled event. Crossing the road Please take great care at all times when crossing the road in Welshampton. It is a main road and although there is a 30mph limit, vehicles often travel much faster. Night time revels The village of Welshampton always […]
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. […]