Acadiana’s biggest and most anticipated music festival is finally here – the 2016 installment of Festival International de Louisiane will be held next week from Wednesday, April 20 to Sunday, April 24 in Downtown Lafayette. This family-oriented event is free for all to attend!
Since 1986, Festival International has aimed to enrich the community with a celebration of its native cultures through performing arts, educate the public of the historical achievements and artistic expressions of related global cultures, and develop culture and tourism, as well as enhance economic development by expanding Louisiana’s reputation as an arts center and a destination for artistic events.
The Festival brings a variety of unique and emerging performers from across the globe to Southwest Louisiana. Each year, artists from Europe, Africa, Canada, the Caribbean and the Americas are invited to share their talents with the community. In addition to music, the event also features workshops, theater, and other forms of performance arts.
Music lovers, foodies, and art aficionados alike will be pleasantly surprised by just how much Festival International has to offer. This year’s food vendors include some of Lafayette’s most prestigious local eateries, such as Fezzo’s, Bon Temps Grill, Blue Dog Cafe, Poor Boy’s Riverside Inn, and over a dozen regional brewing companies. More than 150 artists’ booths will display unique artwork from around the world.
Head over to festivalinternational.org to check out the full music lineup and other experiences such as Cirque de la Rue and Rhythms and Roots series. Be sure to head Downtown next weekend to help celebrate 30 years of Festival International de Louisiane!
Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News
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