Louisiana Swamp Festival
Audubon Zoo

November 6 & 7, 2010

Swamp Fest celebrates Louisiana Cajun culture and heritage through education and entertainment. This family-oriented festival gives visitors insight into the Cajun way of life through cultural demonstrations, music, food and crafts. The weekend salute to Louisiana's Bayou country at the Zoo features hands-on encounters with live Louisiana swamp animals and special animal feedings. Swamp Fest is free with Zoo admission. Audubon Zoo members get in free!

Music 


Come down to hear some of the best cajun and zydeco music around, including several of your old favorites and a few new sounds, too.

Food 


Food
Fest-goers can taste the local flavor in the main festival area of the Zoo with Cajun favorites and much more. Some dishes you can try are Shrimp & Crabmeat Gumbo, Spinach & Crawfish Bread Bowl, Gator Burgers, Soft-shell Crab Po-Boy, Alligator Sauce Picante and much, much more.

Crafts


Bring home a piece of Louisiana's heritage with unique Cajun creations. Genuine Louisiana arts and crafts will be sold throughout the Zoo.

Louisiana Swamp Exhibit


The Louisiana Swamp Exhibit is where is all started. It was the inspiration for the Louisiana Swamp Fest and central point for meeting Swamp creatures of all kinds. Audubon Zoo's Louisiana Swamp Exhibit is the most authentic swamp exhibit in Louisiana. Fest-goers can experience traditional Cajun music or learn about the Cajun culture. There will also be animal feedings throughout the exhibit including a scheduled alligator feeding!

2010 Louisiana Swamp Fest Schedule

Saturday, November 6

Louisiana Heritage Stage

• 10:45-11:15 AM — Old School Zydeco History Trio with Lil' Nate
• 11:50 AM-12:20 PM — Forum featuring Members of Lafourche
• 12:35-1:05 PM — The History of BeauSoleil
• 1:15-2:00 PM — Cajun Musical Instument Petting Zoo
• 2:15-2:45 PM — Femaile Perspective in the World of Zydeco, Featuring Rosie Ledet

Swamp Exhibit

• 12:00-1:00 PM — Steve Bing & the Bayou Hot Shots *Cajun Dance Instruction*
• 1:10-1:30 PM — Comparing and Contrasting  Cajun and Zydeco Dancing
• 1:30-2:30 PM — Steve Bing & the Bayou Hot Shots *Cajun Dance Instruction*
• 2:50-4:00 PM — Steve Bing & the Bayou Hot Shots *Cajun Dance Instruction*

Capitol One (Main) Stage

• 10:15-11:30 AM — Lafourche Cajun Band
• 11:55 AM-1:10 PM — Lil' Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers
• 1:35-2:50 PM — BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet
• 3:15-4:45 PM — Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys

Sunday, November 7

Louisiana Heritage Stage

• 10:45-11:15 AM — Comparing & Constrasting Accordion Styles with J.J. Callier
• 11:50 AM-12:20 PM — The History and Evolution of Cajun Music with Jonno Frishberg
• 12:35-1:05 PM — Growing Up Cajun with Wilson Savoy; Tales From a Musical Family
• 1:15-2:00 PM — Cajun Musical Instrument Petting Zoo
• 2:15-2:45 PM — Road to the Grammy's; The Fight to Have Cajun/Zydeco Music Recognized

Swamp Exhibit

• 12:00-1:10 PM — Choupique *Cajun Dancing Instructions*
• 1:10-1:30 PM — Comparing & Contrasting Cajun & Zydeco Dancing
• 1:30-2:30 PM — Choupique *Cajun Dancing Instructions*
• 2:50-4:00 PM — Choupique *Cajun Dancing Instructions*

Capitol One (Main) Stage

• 10:15-11:30 AM — Jonno & Bayou DeVille
• 11:55 AM-1:10 PM — J.J. Callier & the Zydeco Knockouts
• 1:35-2:50 PM Pine Leaf Boys
• 3:15-4:45 PM Terrence Simien & the Zydeco Experience

Audubon Zoo


Kids of all ages can learn about our Zoo animals in their natural habitats including rare white tigers, white alligators and orangutans and more! Read more about Audubon Zoo.

Audubon Zoo is located at 6500 Magazine Street in New Orleans.
No outside food or beverage allowed during special events and festivals.
For more information about Swamp Fest at Audubon Zoo, please call (504) 581-4629 or 1-800-774-7394.