| Saturday | | July 5, 2008 |
| WI | Jul 2 (Wed)
thru
Jul 6 (Sun) | | Sawdust Days, Menominee Park, 215 Church Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54901-4747  
Info: (920) 235-5584  
Many other non Cajun/Zydeco bands
Kevin Naquin & The Ossun Playboys (LA Cajun)  (Sat to Sat)
Danny Collet and Louisiana Tremor (Sat to Sat)
Kevin Naquin & The Ossun Playboys (LA Cajun) (Sat to Sat)
Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble (LA Zydeco) (Sat to Sun)
Lafayette Rhythm Devils (LA Cajun) (Sat to Sun) | 44.020804 | -88.540441 |
| Sunday | | July 6, 2008 |
| WV | Jul 6 (Sun)
thru
Jul 11 (Fri) | | Ray Abshire, Paul Daigle, Jason Frey, Olivia Guillory, Michelle Kaminsky, Jackie Miller, Larry Miller, Edward Poullard, Lisa Reed, Ann Savoy, Joel Savoy, Wilson Savoy, Tracy Schwarz, Charlie Terr, John Vidrine, Jane Vidrine, Joe Vidrine, and more
Cajun/Creole Week, Augusta Heritage Center, Davis & Elkins College, 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV 26241 , Large Wood Dance Floor
room and food additional. Cajun/Creole Week celebrates the French traditions of southwest Louisiana through music, dance, song, crafts, folklore, and food. Classes include various levels of accordion, fiddle, guitar, dance, and more. Dance students will learn Zydeco and Cajun dance. Evening mini-classes will include, Creole Cooking, Zydeco Dance, and possibly others. Info: (304) 637-1209
Ray Abshire (LA Cajun)
Many other non CZ performers | 38.920042 | -79.844600 |
| Saturday | | July 12, 2008 |
NJ
 | Jul 12 (Sat)
thru
Jul 13 (Sun) | | HELP STILL NEEDED-please contact our volunteer coordinator. (scroll to end of this listing)
We need an able bodied strong person to help with floor setup on Friday and breakdown on Sunday night.
Also need a person or persons to help with performer pickup at Newark Airport starting Friday Jul 11 through Monday Jul 14.
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Purchase your money saving advance admissions ticket by clicking on this link.
View the 2008 Flyer with schedule and prices.
We just made some significant changes:
1. Mitchell's Cajun Aces is having a free raffle donating a three hour performance at a location of your choice in the coming year. More info below.
2. Deferring to the interesting weather here in the northeast USA and not wanting to risk the odds after five or six rain free years, the wooden dance floor will be covered with a 30x60 tent. We will have fans and night lighting.
3. The Elks are allowing us to park a few RVs on their property. We expect to accommodate about six in with electric, six without. No constant water hookups or dumping available. PortaPotties and sink available. There is a single water connection that may be shared during non Danceathon hours. The RV parking spots are available for purchase on the website shopping cart. The price per night is $20 no electric, $25 with electric, both require the purchase of a weekend ticket. Parking starts 10Am Saturday, ends Monday by noon. Tent sites are not available in the area.
4. The Marriott hotel pool will remain open until midnight on Saturday.
5. The potluck and breakfast move into the pavilion and hall.
6. Although the Elks are still constructing the bathrooms in the hall, we have secured use of their indoor bathrooms in their lodge supplementing the PortaPotties and sink out front.
7. You may purchase beverages of your choice from the Elks at their full service air conditioned bar in the lodge.
8. We are getting "greener" using bulk ice water dispensers instead of bottled water. Bring your favorite mug or cup. (The bands continue using bottled water. Gotta have it.)
9. We are working on accepting credit cards at the door. There are many ATMs in the immediate area.
10. We will have tank tops and t-shirts available for purchase at the gate.
Help the Danceathon while reducing or eliminating your admission. Volunteers needed call How at (215) 780-1993.
Arn & Gerry's Cajun/Zydeco Danceathon, Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Trail, Warren, NJ 07059-5630 Outdoors with indoor rain facility, Large Plywood Dance Floor, No Smoking
Potluck dinner at 12:00PM bring food to share, ---
Dear friends. To keep ticket prices down, we are asking for your donations and generosity. The 2007 event was only possible due to the generous contribution of over $9000 from our dance community not including money generated from ticket sales. Without your support ticket prices would have been about $40 more for the weekend or about $20 more per day, and we could not have brought in the great wood dance floor, or four bands. For 2008 we have nine bands, the wood floor, Saturday BBQ and potluck, Sunday breakfast and more!
****YOU CAN WIN MITCHELL'S CAJUN ACES!!! All guests arriving before 12:30PM on Saturday (paid in advance and at the door) will receive one raffle ticket along with their wristband. The winner will be selected at the end of MCA's performance. The prize is a 3-hour performance by Mitchell's Cajun Aces in the Delaware Valley and reasonable surrounding area. Venue: winner's choice - any place from the winner's private party to a major blow-out. Valid to July 12, 2009 and subject to MCA's availability
We need your donations! You may come a benefactor of this event, either openly or anonymously. You may donate with cash, sponsor the dance floor, or perhaps sponsor and pay for your favorite band. Donate to the DanceAThon.
Saturday Noon to 10:15Pm, Gate opens at 11:30Am
Grill open to 2-8Pm, Potluck all day bring food to share, beverages all day, beer and wine till it's gone
Sunday 10Am to 7Pm, Gate opens at 9:45Am
10Am Breakfast is available (You must pay in advance for Sunday's event to get breakfast. We are unable to provide breakfast for anyone who pays at the gate) beverages all day, beer and wine till it's gone. We will also put out the leftovers from Saturday's Potluck.
The Danceathon is a not for profit and non-commercial party run for the pleasure of Cajun and Zydeco dancers and people who enjoy the music. Your admission ticket donation for the bands includes: burgers (veggie available) and hot dogs (kosher available) from the grill, potluck meal, snacks, soft drinks and unlimited filtered water from the cooler. Beer and wine included until it's gone. You bring: Yourself, your monetary donation, some prepared food to feed about 5 to 6 people for the potluck meal (no watermelons please), a chair and or blanket, and you are welcome to bring a friend or two.
The Elks Picnic area has a stage for the band; a large outdoor tree shaded dance area, tree covered picnic area with lots of picnic tables, an indoor facility in case of rain, a pond to sit near and relax when you're not dancing or eating. You may smoke in the parking area.
The Basking Ridge Courtyard by Marriott is the host hotel. Receive special Dance-A-Thon group rates: 1 King bed $84 (code: DAGDAGA), 2 Queen beds $94 (code: DAGDAGB) are available through Friday June 20th, 2008 by calling 1-800-321-2211 or online at www.marriott.com/sossm. Get additional hotel names by clicking on the DanceAThon flyer link at the start of this listing.
Camping: There are no facilities available in the local area. however the Elks are allowing us to park some RVs in their parking lot.
Pets: Must be tethered or on a leash, and are not permitted on or near the dance floor or food service area. Should your pet create a problem you will be asked to remove it from the facility.
Want to help, reduce or eliminate your donation request? Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, How Carson by email, or by phone at (215) 780-1993. This event is held Rain or Shine. Info: (732) 271-0459
Jesse Lége and Bayou Brew (NY Cajun) (Sat)
River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs (CT Zydeco) (Sat)
Mitchell's Cajun Aces (NJ Cajun,Creole) (Sat)
Michael Seider (Breaux Bridge, LA) Zydeco and Whiskey River dance instruction. (Sat to Sun)
Roy Carrier and the Night Rockers (LA Zydeco) (Sat to Sun)
Willis Prudhomme & Zydeco Express (LA Zydeco,Creole) (Sat to Sun)
Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners (LA Zydeco) (Sat to Sun)
Dexter Ardoin and the Creole Ramblers (LA Zydeco,Creole) (Sat to Sun)
Savoy Family Band (LA Cajun) (Sun)
Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band (LA Zydeco,Creole) (Sun) | 40.616824 | -74.491605 |
| Saturday | | August 2, 2008 |
| RI | Aug 2 (Sat) | | Slippery Sneakers Zydeco Band (RI Zydeco,Creole,Swing)
Sun, fun, food and Zydeco. Come out with all the family
& enjoy the afternoon of entertainment, Robert Graves Leonard
and the multi talented Slippery Sneakers Zydeco dance band.
24th Annual Seafood Festival, Ninigret State Park, 4900 Post Road, Charlestown, RI 02813-1716 Outdoors
Cover $6, Event begins at 12:00PM to 4:00PM, Please bring your own lawn chairs. Dvd/Cd's available for sale. Please
visit our wed site WWW. SlipperySneakers.Com for more information.
See you on the dance floor. Info: 401-397-8442 | 41.385896 | -71.648274 |
| Thursday | | August 7, 2008 |
| France | Aug 7 (Thu)
thru
Aug 10 (Sun) | | 15th Cajun & Zydeco Nights, Avenue de la Gare 21210, Saulieu, France
The Festival takes place in the small town of Saulieu in the Burgundy region of France and will be attended by a large number of dancers from all over Europe including a contingent from the UK and some from the US.
For further information relating to travel from Paris to Saulieu check this website: www.zydeco.org.uk/saulieu/saulieu_travel.htm Info: 33 386 788 466
4 Jeun's (FR Cajun)
Z-Funk (GB Zydeco)
Zigazag (GB Zydeco)
River Zydeco (NL Zydeco)
Eric Martin & Cajun Ramblers (FR Cajun)
Grand Prairie Special (FR Cajun)
Leon Chavis and the Zydeco Flames (LA Zydeco) (Fri)
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet (LA Cajun) (Sat) | 47.282260 | 4.236105 |
| MD | Aug 7 (Thu)
thru
Aug 10 (Sun) | | Buffalo Jambalaya, Ramblewood Camp, 2564 Silver Rd, Darlington, MD 21034
Admission $275 to $365, Event price includes room and board, with food prepared by a Cajun chef. Click here for registration form. Info: (703) 749-7949
Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys (LA Cajun)
Lil' Malcolm & The House Rockers (LA Zydeco)
JJ Caillier & The Zydeco Knockouts (LA )
Chris Trahan and Janine Dugas (Cajun Dance)
Anthony Lewis and Cheri Mullinex (Zydeco Dance) | 39.643349 | -76.176633 |
| Friday | | August 8, 2008 |
| MI | Aug 8 (Fri)
thru
Aug 10 (Sun) | | Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys (LA Zydeco,Creole)
Great Lakes Folk Festival, Abbott Rd & Albert Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
Info: (517) 432-4533 | 42.758369 | -84.483862 |
| Sunday | | August 10, 2008 |
| NY | Aug 10 (Sun)
thru
Aug 16 (Sat) | | Southern Week, Ashokan Field Campus, 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olive Bridge, NY 12461 , Large Wood Dance Floor, No Smoking
Price includes Bed & Board "We serve wholesome, delicious meals, and sumptuous late night snacks with unlimited beverages round the clock. Sleep in our bunkhouses (rooms hold 15-20, good showers)." Info: (845) 246-2121
The Red Stick Ramblers (LA Cajun,Swing)
Big Hoedown | 41.932601 | -74.199180 |
| Friday | | August 22, 2008 |
| ME | Aug 22 (Fri)
thru
Aug 24 (Sun) | | Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys (LA Zydeco,Creole)
The American Folk Festival, 40 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME 04401-5102
Free Info: (207) 992-2630 | 44.802949 | -68.770226 |
| Friday | | August 29, 2008 |
| RI | Aug 29 (Fri)
thru
Aug 31 (Sun) | | Rhythm & Roots, Ninigret Park, 4900 Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI 02813-1818 Outdoors
two large plywood dance floors covered by tents, food and beer available, camping available Info: (888) 855-6940
Many other non CZ performers
Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas (LA Zydeco) (Fri to Sat)
Ed Poullard, Preston Frank & their Zydeco Friends (Fri to Sun)
Pine Leaf Boys (LA Cajun,Creole) (Fri to Sun)
Magnolia Cajun Band (RI Cajun) (Sat to Sun)
River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs (CT Zydeco) (Sat to Sun)
The Red Stick Ramblers (LA Cajun,Swing) (Sat to Sun)
Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys (LA Cajun) (Sat to Sun)
Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble (LA Zydeco) (Sun)
Donna the Buffalo (NY Zydeco,Roots) (Sun) | 41.374866 | -71.664973 |
| Saturday | | August 30, 2008 |
| LA | Aug 30 (Sat)
thru
Aug 31 (Sun) | | Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival at Zydeco Park, Zydico Rd, Plaisance, LA 70570 Outdoors
Info: (337) 942-2392
More Bands TBA
Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience (LA Zydeco,Other)
Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie (LA Zydeco,Creole) (Sat)
Lost Bayou Ramblers (LA Cajun) (Sat)
Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys (LA Zydeco,Creole) 2:00PM - 3:30PM (Sat) | 30.530965 | -92.095210 |
| Friday | | October 24, 2008 |
| LA | Oct 24 (Fri)
thru
Oct 25 (Sat) | | Black Pot Festival, Acadian Village, 200 Greenleaf Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506
Info: (337) 984.4290
Bonsoir, Catin (LA Cajun) 7:00PM (Fri)
The Figs 8:00PM (Fri)
Ann Savoy and Her Sleepless Knights (LA Cajun,Swing) 9:00PM (Fri)
Pine Leaf Boys (LA Cajun,Creole) 10:00PM (Fri)
Belton Richard (LA, Cajun) 11:00PM (Fri)
Acadien Cajun Band (LA Cajun) 1:00PM (Sat)
Feufollet (LA Cajun) 2:15PM (Sat)
Lafayette Rhythm Devils (LA Cajun) 3:30PM (Sat)
Balfa Toujours (LA Cajun) 6:30PM (Sat)
Ed Poullard & Preston Frank(LA, Creole) 8:00PM (Sat)
Racines (LA Cajun,Creole) 10:45PM (Sat)
The Red Stick Ramblers (LA Cajun,Swing) 12:00AM (Sun) | 30.175457 | -92.094654 |
| Sunday | | November 2, 2008 |
| TX | Nov 2 (Sun)
thru
Nov 9 (Sun) | | ZydecoCruise, Carnival Conquest, Galveston, TX 77550
Info: (800) 683-9882
Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie (LA Zydeco,Creole)
Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys (LA Cajun)
Corey Lil Pop Ledet and his Zydeco Band (LA Zydeco) | 29.298448 | -94.793160 |
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