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Headlining the event are two of Louisiana’s finest musicians, including Grammy Award-winning Zydeco artist Chubby Carrier and rising country star, Avoyelles’ own Nashville star David St. Romain. The Elements, one of Louisiana’s hottest reggae bands, will also be performing in addition to the critically acclaimed and world-travelled TBC Brass Band from New Orleans. Local acts Southwind and Gerard ‘The Stump Jumper’ Dupuy kick off the festivities at 10:00am.
This spirited festival also features an IBCA sanctioned BBQ Cook-Off complete with custom trophies and $2,000 in cash prizes! To register your BBQ team, simply call Bart Jones at (318) 305-6000 or e-mail avoyellesbbq@yahoo.com. There will be food and drink vendors on deck as well, including a restored antique beer wagon from Budweiser.
Rounding out the festivities are arts and crafts vendors and activities for the kids including face painting, a dunking booth, a rock wall and much more! Booths are still available for vendors, including artists, craftspeople, retail and food vendors. For more information, please call Alyce McKinney at (318) 359-0119 or Van Roy at (318) 240-3495. For more information please find the Avoyelles Arts Council and Avoyelles Arts & Music Fest on Facebook!