Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week
The 21st Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week will take place March 19-24, 2024, in Eunice, Louisiana at Lakeview Park & Beach. Highlights include top-notch Louisiana-style entertainment, education, and hospitality with public and enrollment-based activities. The schedule, Camp registration, and lodging information are found at LAfolkroots.org.
WHY BALFA WEEK?
Balfa Week classes are immersive, multi-day lessons and workshops that have you studying face-to-face with master musicians, cooks, and craftspeople in a nature-based setting. Spontaneous jams, lakeside campfires, new friends from around the world.
Schedule a one-to-one lesson with Louisiana master musicians to conquer a tune that’s stuck in your head. Discuss the creative process with Louisiana folk craft artisans. Learn some tricks for Louisiana cooking during sessions with regional chefs. Imagine yourself peeling and eating a pile of crawfish. Wander into the nightly barn dances with friends to test out moves you practiced in dance class.
That weekend, play in the music jam and sample great food at the 37th Annual World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cookoff, and explore cultural events in the region.
Housing options are available. Bring your RV, rent or share a deluxe cabin, pitch a tent, or stay at a local B&B or hotel. Visit Evangeline Parish Tourism and St. Landry Parish Tourism for more ideas.
Tuition rates range from a Full-Time 5-day rate to a Daily rate.
Friends of Folk Roots membership discounts are offered on Registrations.
Play. Dance Eat. Repeat. That’s Balfa Week! Get details at: balfaweek@gmail.com
