14th - 16th August 2020
set in the heart of the beautiful North Shropshire Lakelands!
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Its time to reveal our Louisiana Cajun headline Artist for 2020
Cajun Accordion and Fiddle maestro! The man who founded the world renowned Pine Leaf Boys.. a member of the premiere Louisiana roots Band The Red …
Exciting News
Hi everyone! Very excited to let you know we have now booked our Louisiana Cajun headline Artist for the Big Weekend 2020! I’m so thrilled …
Big Weekend 2020 is on!
I’m delighted to announce that the Big Weekend 2020 is officially happening! Dates 14th to the 16th of August, make a date with us.. you …
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Its time to reveal our Louisiana Cajun headline Artist for 2020
Cajun Accordion and Fiddle maestro! The man who founded the world renowned Pine Leaf Boys.. a member of the premiere Louisiana roots Band The
Information sheet – 2020
Welcome to the eighth seventh North Shropshire Big Weekend. Thank you for joining us for a foot-tapping, boogaloo-busting weekend of music, dance and cuisine.
The Cajun Food Company
Food at the Big Weekend is once again brought to you by The Cajun Food Company, a small family run business, cooking South Louisiana
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