Get ready for a bayou-style celebration without leaving the Northwest! Historic downtown Kent will come alive with the sounds, flavors, and flair of Louisiana for a day packed with music, food, and fun.
Tap your feet to live Cajun and Zydeco bands, enjoy bold Southern-inspired eats, browse unique vendors and artists, and kick back in the beer and wine garden while the kids enjoy hands-on activities. From the rhythms to the recipes, this event brings a lively taste of Cajun and Creole culture to the heart of the city.
Join us for this FREE, all-ages festival at Burlington Green Park in downtown Kent.
Please RSVP for FREE tickets 
What to bring
New Orleans-style costumes are encouraged! Bring folding chairs and blankets to spread out on the grass while you enjoy the music–and don’t forget your sunscreen.
CODE OF CONDUCT
- DUE TO THE GROWTH AND SIZE OF THE EVENT, WE KINDLY ASK YOU TO ACKNOWLEDGE:
- Treat fellow event participants with respect
- No pets; service animals are allowed
- No pop-up canopies or tents
- No outside alcohol (as per liquor control rules—please help us stay compliant!)
- No unpermitted vending
Music line up
All the way from Sunset, Louisiana, Grammy Award winning Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble will headline this year’s festival. If they can’t get you jammin’ then no one can!
We’re thrilled to welcome Bayou Envie back to the stage for their 5th consecutive year, bringing their signature high energy performance. The popular Second Line Parade will come alive with the America First Corp Band, whose unmatched energy and spirit will lead the crowd into the streets for another unforgettable parade.
Volunteer
You can help bring Cajun & Creole Fest ’26 to life!
Keep Cajun & Creole Fest Free!
If you like this event free and want to keep it that way, please consider a donation! 
Learn more about Creole culture at the Creole Heritage Center website.
Artists & Vendors: Apply here!
THANK YOU TO OUR VALUED PARTNERS & SPONSORS:
