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The welcome return of The Barceló Brothers
HI there folks! Really hope everyone is keeping well and happy in these ongoing trying times.. We have good news! to chase away those
Announcements
The Big Weekend Festival WILL be going ahead next year!
Hi friends and supporters of the Big Weekend! hope everyone is keeping well and staying positive in these continuing trying times.. We have good
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What is Cajun & Zydeco?
Cajuns les Cadiens or Les Acadiens, are descendants of the Acadian French from Acadia Canada, now settled in South West Louisiana.Cajun music is the
Friday 12th August
| 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Hank Sleek DJ | Honky Tonk Bar |
| 8:00 – 9:30 pm | Acadian Strings | Main Hall |
| 9:30 – 10:00 pm | Hank Sleek DJ | Honky Tonk Bar |
| 10:00 – 12:00 pm | Ruben Moreno Zydeco Band with Desiree Champagne | Main Hall |
| 12:00 – 2:00 pm | Camp fire & Jam | Festival tent |
Saturday 13th August
| 10:30 – 12:30 am | Beer and Breakfast jam with Tony Weatherall | The Sun Inn |
| 11:00 – 12:00 am | Cajun dance workshop with Carol Wilson | Main Hall |
| 12:15 – 1:15 pm | Cajun Accordion / fiddle workshop with Blake Miller | Festival tent |
| 12.30 – 2:30 pm | Desiree Champagne trio with Jock Tyldesley & Gavin Lewery | Back Porch Stage |
| 1:30 – 2:30 pm | Cajun Guitar and vocal workshop with Amelia Biere | Festival tent |
| 2:30 – 4:30 pm | Razor Hollar | Main Hall |
| 4.30 – 6.30pm | Whiskey River duo | Back Porch Stage |
| 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Hank Sleek DJ | Honky Tonk Bar |
| 8:00 – 9.30 pm | Barceló Bros with Ruben Moreno | Main Hall |
| 9:30 – 10:00 pm | Hank Sleek DJ | Honky Tonk Bar |
| 10.00 – 12.00 pm | Blake Miller & Amelia Biere Cajun Band | Main Hall |
| 12:00 – 2:00 pm | Camp fire & Jam | Festival tent |
Sunday 15th August
| 10:30 – 12:30 am | Beer & Breakfast Jam with Tony Weatherall | The Sun Inn |
| 11:00 – 12:00 am | Zydeco dance workshop with Desiree Champagne | Main Hall |
| 12:30 – 2.00 pm | The Barceló Bros | Back Porch Stage |
| 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Zydeco Accordion workshop with Ruben Moreno | Festival tent |
| 2.00 – 4.00 pm | Old Fashioned Aces with Desiree Champagne | Main Hall |
| 4.00 – 5.30 pm | Midnight Specials | Back Porch Stage |
| 5:30 – 7.00 pm | Truckstop Honeymoon | Main Hall |
| 7:00 – 7:30 pm | Hank Sleek DJ | Honky Tonk Bar |
| 7:30 – 9.30 pm | End of festival party with Ruben Moreno & friends | Main Hall |
