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SUMMARY:Cajun & Creole Fest
DESCRIPTION:Spice up your taste buds and experience the soul of Louisiana in the Pacific Northwest.  Dance\, dine\, and have a ragin’ Cajun good time where Southern culture and hospitality turn historic downtown Kent into our own “Little Louisiana”! \nLive music and dancing will keep festival-goers entertained throughout the day\, with performances by Cajun and Zydeco bands.  It’s a perfect opportunity for locals and visitors to experience the vibrant and lively culture of Louisiana\, Cajun- and Creole-themed food trucks\, beer/wine garden\, vendors/artists\, and activities for the kids.  We promise a feast for the senses! \nThis FREE family event will be held in downtown Kent Burlington Green Park. \n  \nGet your free tickets here \n  \nCheck out the program & map \n  \nWhat to bring\nNew 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. \nMusic line up\nAll the way from Louisiana\, we are excited to welcome Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble to the Cajun & Creole Fest Stage from 2pm to 3:45pm! \nThe American First Corp Band will play from 3:45pm to 4pm\, then kick off our lively 2nd line parade from 4pm to 4:30pm! \nLongtime favorite\, Bayou Envie   returns with their signature energy—get ready to tap your feet and groove to the rhythm from 4:30pm to 5:45pm! \nJoining the celebration is Lady A —bringing soulful vibes and high energy from 6pm to 7pm! \nFeatured food vendors\nEat delicious Cajun & Creole food provided by Altha’s\, Abair’s\, Action Sports Bar & Grill\, Al’s Gourmet Sausage\, Creole Soul\, Dirty Cajun Balls\, Gumbo hospitality\, Homebites\, Jerk An Tingz\, Jumpin’ Jambalaya\, Kairos Ice Cream\, Philly Water Ice\, Puddin Cakz\, South 2 West Boiled Peanuts\, The Man BBQ\, Tipping Point Kettle Corn\, and Where Ya At\, Matt? \nView the menu \n  \n \nVolunteer\nYou can help bring Cajun & Creole Fest ’25 to life!     Sign up to volunteer. \nDiscounted Hotel Rates\nGet 25% off your stay at the Best Western Plus Plaza by the Green! Simply go to www.bestwestern.com and choose the Best Western Plus Plaza by the Green when searching for hotels in Kent\, WA. Then choose “Promotional” for special rates and enter CAJUN for Cajun & Creole Fest (August 15-17) when asked for Promo Codes in order to activate the 25% discount. \nWhere to park\n \n  \nLove the Cajun & Creole Fest?  Consider making a tax-deductible donation to the good times rollin’! \n \n  \nGet your free tickets here \n  \nLearn more about Creole culture at the Creole Heritage Center website. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR VALUED PARTNERS & SPONSORS:\n                   \n 
URL:https://www.downtownkentwa.com/event/ccf25/
LOCATION:Burlington Green Park\, 201 E. Meeker Street\, Kent\, WA\, 98032
CATEGORIES:Beer garden,Community,Family-Friendly,Wine & Spirits Tasting
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SUMMARY:Cajun Fest '24
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to spice up your taste buds and experience the soul of Louisiana in the Pacific Northwest.  Dance\, dine\, and have a ragin’ Cajun good time where Southern culture and hospitality turn historic downtown Kent into our own “Little Louisiana”! \nLive music and dancing will keep festival-goers entertained throughout the day\, with performances by local and regional Cajun and Zydeco bands.  It’s a perfect opportunity for locals and visitors to experience the vibrant and lively culture of Louisiana\, Cajun-themed food trucks\, beer/wine garden\, vendors/artists\, and activities for the kids.  We promise a feast for the senses! \nThis FREE family event will be held in downtown Kent Burlington Green Park. \nGet your tickets now\nRegister here for FREE tickets:    \n  \nHelp us bring Cajun Fest to life–volunteer! Sign up here. \n  \n \nMusical performances\n2:00pm-2:45pm – Swamp Thang\n3:00pm-4:00pm – Zydeco Locals\n4:00pm-4:25pm – America’s First Corp Band leads the Second Line Parade\n4:25pm-5:20pm – Lady A\n5:35pm-7:00pm – Bayou Envie \nFeatured food\nCreole Soul\,  Po Boys n Tings\, The Man BBQ\, Where ya at Matt\,  Al’s Sausage\, Jerk an Tingz\, Puddin’ Cakes\, Home Bites\, Dirty Cajun Balls\, and All City Ice Cream. \nBeer & Wine Garden\nThe beer & wine garden features beers by Logan Brewing Company\, ciders from 2 Towns Ciderhouse\, and a selection of wines. \nWhat to bring\nNew 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. \nMap\n \nClick here for the full-sized map. \nWhere to park\n \nVendors\nAltha’s Cajun Spices\nBlessings and Things\nBling Jewelz 4 U\nChiro One Wellness Centers\nColors Colliding Art Studio\nDistinctively U Artisan Bath and Body\nEdward Jones\nHarborstone Credit Union\nKafei Creative Inkworks LLC\nKDP Info Booth\nKent Chamber of Commerce\nLanier`s Fine Candies\nMerle The Art Lady\nNikky’s Niche Designs\nOlu Productions\nPapa Tony’s Hot Sauce\nRAM Mountain Studio\nRenewal by Andersen\nSouth 2 West Boiled Peanuts\, LLC\nSouthern Sno Buzz\nSparked Creations\nThe Glass Puddle\nVoter Registration\nWholly Shea \nLove the Cajun Fest?  Consider making a tax-deductible donation to the good times rollin! \n \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR VALUED PARTNERS & SPONSORS:\n            
URL:https://www.downtownkentwa.com/event/cajun-fest-24/
LOCATION:Burlington Green Park\, 201 E. Meeker Street\, Kent\, WA\, 98032
CATEGORIES:Beer garden,Community,Family-Friendly,Wine & Spirits Tasting
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SUMMARY:Salsa in the Streets!
DESCRIPTION:Spicy Beats and Sizzling Moves; Shake it up with Salsa in the Streets!   \nSalsa in the Streets is set to be an electrifying 1st time event celebrating the vibrant rhythms and passionate dance moves of salsa. Set against the backdrop of the city’s diverse community\, this festival brings people of all ages and backgrounds together for a night of music\, dancing\, and cultural exchange. Salsa in the Streets invites everyone to join in the fun and experience the magic of Latin American culture under the open sky.  \nGet your FREE tickets below!\n\n  \nLive salsa music sets the stage for an afternoon of dancing you won’t soon forget\, with performances by Mambo Cadillac\, Flor de Luna\, Supersones\, and Elere Salsa!  This event is featured during the Kent Cornucopia Days\, a 3-day street fair in historic downtown Kent produced by the Kent Lions Club. \nTantalize your taste buds with mouthwatering food from Azteca Kent and Bakescapade and refreshing drinks at our lively beer and wine garden\, featuring 23rd Avenue Brewery\, 2 Towns Ciderhouse and Washington wine selections. With live music filling the air and the streets transforming into a dance floor\, this event promises an unforgettable experience for all who dare to join the rhythm revolution!  \nSchedule\n2:00pm – Mambo Cadillac\n3:10pm – Flor De Luna\n4:25pm –  Supersones\n5:30pm – Eléré \nParking\nCheck out our parking map for parking locations around Kent. \nVolunteer\nHelp us make Salsa in the Streets happen-–sign up to volunteer! \nThank you to our partners and valued sponsors! \n  \n          \n  \n 
URL:https://www.downtownkentwa.com/event/salsa-in-the-street/
LOCATION:Downtown Kent
CATEGORIES:Beer garden,Community
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SUMMARY:Cajun Fest '23
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to spice up your taste buds and experience the soul of Louisiana in the Pacific Northwest.  Dance\, dine\, and have a ragin’ Cajun good time where Southern culture and hospitality turn historic downtown Kent into our own “Little Louisiana”! \nLive music and dancing will keep festival-goers entertained throughout the day\, with performances by local and regional Cajun and Zydeco bands.  It’s a perfect opportunity for locals and visitors to experience the vibrant and lively culture of Louisiana\, Cajun-themed food trucks\, beer/wine garden\, vendors/artists\, and activities for the kids.  We promise a feast for the senses! \nThe event will be held in downtown Kent Burlington Green Park. \nMUSICIANS:   Bayou Envie\, Too Loose Cajun/Zydeco\, Zydeco Locals \, Eric “Two Scoops” Moore\,  JBLM Military Bigfoot Brass Band \nBEER GARDEN:  Logan Brewing \nFEATURED FOOD:  Po’Boy & Tings\, Dat Creole Soul\, Al’s Sausage\, The Man BBQ\,  Where Ya at Matt\,   The Village Perk\, Altha’s Louisiana Cajun Spices  \nNew Orleans-style costumes encouraged washboards\, folding chairs\, and blankets. FREE family event\, guaranteed good time \nRSVP requested (entry is FREE\, this helps us track interest/attendance)   \nWhere to park  \nLove the Cajun Fest?  Consider making a tax-deductible donation to the good times rollin! \n \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR VALUED PARTNERS & SPONSORS: \n              Club Wyndham Timeshare – Adventure Is Calling (wyndhamdestinations.com) \n 
URL:https://www.downtownkentwa.com/event/cajun-fest-23/
LOCATION:Burlington Green Park\, 201 E. Meeker Street\, Kent\, WA\, 98032
CATEGORIES:Beer garden,Community,Family-Friendly,Wine & Spirits Tasting
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SUMMARY:Cajun Fest '22
DESCRIPTION:Dance\, dine and have a ragin’ Cajun good time at the Cajun Food and Music Festival- where Southern culture and hospitality turns historic downtown Kent into our own “Little Louisiana”! \nThe event will be held in the Burlington Green Park and Railroad Avenue; the adjacent street be closed and will come alive with music performances\, food\, beer garden\, artists/makers\, 2nd line parade\, vendors\, kid’s activities and more. \nMUSICIANS:   Bayou Envie\, Zydeco Lowdown\, Swamp Soul\,  Nick Vigarino’s Meantown Blues\,  Jukebox Jamzz \nBEER GARDEN:  Half Lion Brewing \nFOOD:   Crawfish King\,  Po Boy n’ Tings  Dat Creole Soul Full Tilt Ice Cream\, Cheddarboy     Plus local restaurants and pubs downtown on the same block or a short walk. \nARTISTS & MAKERS:  Featuring 20+ local and regional artists and makers. \nNew Orleans style costumes encouraged\, wash boards\, folding chairs and blankets.   FREE family event\, guarantee’d good time. \nThis is free event\, RSVP requested!  Be sure to check out the Pre-Sale T-shirts below \n \nWe need volunteers!   \n  \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: \n          \n  \n 
URL:https://www.downtownkentwa.com/event/cajun-fest-2022/
LOCATION:Burlington Green Park\, 201 E. Meeker Street\, Kent\, WA\, 98032
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