

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Dewey Balfa Cajun &amp; Creole Heritage Week
April 13-16, 2026 Eunice, Louisiana

Eye opening・Ear opening・Soul opening

Join us for immersive, multi-day lessons and workshops with master musicians, dance instructors, cooks, and craftspeople… all in a nature-based setting with spontaneous jams, lakeside campfires, barn dances with some of South Louisiana’s hottest bands, and new friends from around the world.  

Balfa Week faculty includes outstanding Cajun &amp; Creole music, dance, Louisiana French language enthusiasts and folklife educators. 

2026 SCHEDULE: 
Sunday, April 12: check-in starting at 4:30pm + dinner &amp; welcome jam at 7:30pm
April 13-16: full days of lessons, meals, workshops, &amp; dances
Friday, April 17: goodbye breakfast 7:30-9am + check-out by 11am*
*additional off-site activities available after check-out

Lakeview Park &amp; Beach serves as the backdrop for Balfa Week. The Park is on the border of both Evangeline and St. Landry parishes, which are both rich in Cajun and Creole culture. You can reserve private or shared lodging for Balfa Week through the Lakeview Park office after you register for Balfa Week!

Full-time Balfa Week tuition includes all classes, meals, dances, and workshops. Tuition does NOT include private instrument lessons or lodging. Private music lessons can be arranged directly with the instructors during Camp.  

Housing options: Pitch a tent, rent or share a deluxe cabin, bring your RV, rent an RV, stay at a local B&amp;B or hotel. Visit Evangeline Parish Tourism and St. Landry Parish Tourism for more ideas.

Play. Dance. Eat. Repeat!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/eunice/dewey-balfa-cajun-and-creole-heritage-week-2026/200029504487018
- **Event Categories**: workshops, music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 89

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://lafolkroots.org/balfa-week?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=eunice-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Eunice
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Lakeview Park
- **lat**: 30.546997987259
- **long**: -92.426133155823
- **full address**: Lakeview Park, 2051 Veteran Memorial Hwy, Eunice, LA 70535-2281, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Louisiana Folk Roots (https://allevents.in/org/louisiana-folk-roots/4973451)

## Event gallery

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  - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Dewey+Balfa+Cajun+%26+Creole+Heritage+Week+2026&date=12+Apr

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Lakeview Park, 2051 Veteran Memorial Hwy, Eunice, LA 70535-2281, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Louisiana Folk Roots
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, music, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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