Come experience the spirit of Louisiana in Historic downtown Kent! We will transform downtown into a lively bayou celebration filled with music, flavor, and family-friendly fun.
Event features live Zydeco music, delicious Southern-inspired food, local vendors and artists, and a beer garden and kids’ corner with some fun activities.
From the infectious rhythms to the rich flavors, this festival brings the vibrant culture of Cajun and Creole traditions to the heart of downtown.
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.
HOUSE RULES – CODE OF CONDUCT
DUE TO THE GROWTH AND SIZE OF THE EVENT, WE KINDLY ASK YOU TO ACKNOWLEDGE:
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- No pop-up canopies or tents
- No pets; service animals are allowed
- No outside alcohol (as per liquor control rules—please help us stay compliant!)
- No unpermitted vending
MUSIC:
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 Zydeco Lowdown back to the stage, 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, AND Elegance Drill Team, who stole our hearts last year!
SCHEDULE:
1:00 pm Dance lessons — Gator Boy Productions
2:00 pm Zydeco Lowdown
3:15 pm America 1st Corp Band
4:15 pm 2nd Line Parade
5:00 pm Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble
HOTEL DISCOUNT
We’ve partnered with Best Western Plaza on the Green to bring you a 25% discount — use code CAJUN. Use link to secure your stay!
Downtown Restaurants:
Click HERE to view our downtown eateries.
PARKING
The bests parking option will be the Sound Transit Kent Station Parking Garage – a short 4 min walk to event location on Railroad Ave.
Event day only:
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- General On-street parking available, with relaxed enforcement after 2:00 pm.
- Relaxed enforcement for the Titus Street parking lot.
- Disabled Parking and Fire Lane are restricted and will be enforced.
- See parking map for more parking details:
VOLUNTEER
You can help bring Cajun & Creole Fest ’26 to life!
This Free access event is supported by 4Culture
Learn more about Creole culture at the Creole Heritage Center website.
ARTISTS/VENDORS: Apply HERE!
THANK YOU TO OUR VALUED PARTNERS & SPONSORS:
