Cajun Fest Boil & Brew 2025

Get ready for Cajun Fest 2025 – the Mardi Gras of the Midwest is back!
Join us Saturday, June 14 from 11am to 5pm at The Hall in West Des Moines, Iowa, for an all day celebration of Cajun culture, brought to life by Louisiana transplants and Iowa natives who know how to throw a spicy party!

We’re going back to our roots this year — your $45 entry includes ALL YOU CAN EAT Cajun classics: Crawfish Boil, Gumbo, Jambalaya, Beignets, Dirty Rice, and more! Kids 10 & under are FREE (one per registered adult).

This year we're offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience: The Gator Table! Your all-day private table for eight is served a WHOLE ALLIGATOR to devour! No place in Iowa offers this unique experience. Reserve your Gator Table today because they will sell out fast (limited to 15).

Enjoy live music, street performers, contests, and a festive atmosphere the whole family can enjoy!

General Admission (GA) – $45
Includes:

• All-you-can-eat Cajun cuisine
• Live music featuring The Swampland Jewels and unannounced guest(s)
• Camp Cajun family activities
• Street performers and contests
• Kids 10 & under are FREE per registered adult

General Admission (GA) – Group of four (4) – $150
Includes:

• All-you-can-eat Cajun cuisine
• Live music featuring The Swampland Jewels and unannounced guest(s)
• Camp Cajun family activities
• Street performers and contests
• Kids 10 & under are FREE per registered adult

Gator Table (limited to 15) – $800
Includes:

• General Admission for eight (8) adults
• One (1) 16lbs Alligator (exclusive for Gator Tables only)!
• One (1) drink ticket per adult
• Private festive table all day long (your choice of indoor or outdoor table, please select the appropraite add on when purchasing ticket)
• Plus Cajun goodies and more!
• Perfect for friends and families looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience eating a whole gator! (no place in Iowa offers this unique experience)

Entertainment Lineup:

Live Music:

• The Swampland Jewels
• Plus unannounced musical guests

Street Performers:

• Tarot Readings
• Caricature Artists

Contests:

• The Royal Court (Costume Contest) – Come dressed to impress! (simply come dressed up!)
• Hot Sauce Showdown (Spicy Food Contest) – Think you can handle the heat? (info coming soon)

Camp Cajun

• Bead Making
• Mask Decorating
• Face Painting
• Mardi Gras Themed Crafts

Location & Details:

The Hall
111 S 11th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Saturday, June 14 | 11am–5pm

• Rain or Shine Event
• Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome outside (bring bags for cleanup!)
• Free parking at The Hall + lawn overflow (more details to come)
• No refunds

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Visit CajunFestIowa.com for updates and announcements. Ready to party Cajun-style? Grab your ticket now and join us for the most ragin’ Cajun festival in the Midwest!

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