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Marshland Festival 2017: Complete Lineup, Schedule, and Event Details in Lake Charles

The Marshland Festival is a premier two-day event celebrating Zydeco, Country, and Cajun music—one of Southwest Louisiana's top summer highlights. Attendees are sure to enjoy lively dancing throughout.

Hosted annually in Hackberry at the Lake Charles Civic Center, the festival features exhibits, games, arts and crafts booths, delicious food, and exceptional live entertainment. It honors the marshes and rich culture of Southwest Louisiana along the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road, with live music at its heart.

Marshland Festival 2017: Complete Lineup, Schedule, and Event Details in Lake Charles

The energy is electric, with crowds dancing nonstop. The 2017 lineup features artists like Frank Foster, Wayne Toups, Joe Simon & LA Cajun Aces, Greg Blanchard, Keith Frank, and Geno Delafosse. Music starts at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 28, and runs until midnight. On Saturday, July 29, it begins at 11 a.m. and continues until midnight.

Full Marshland Festival 2017 lineup:

FRIDAY - JULY 28 (Doors Open @ 5:00 PM)

  • 6:00 - 7:30 PM - Tommy Shreve
  • 7:30 - 9:00 PM - Greg Blanchard
  • 9:00 - 10:30 PM - Keith Frank
  • 10:30 - Midnight - Wayne Toups

SATURDAY - JULY 29 (Doors Open @ 11:00 AM)

  • 1:30 - 3:00 PM - Joe Simon & LA Cajun Aces
  • 3:00 - 4:30 PM - Whiskey South
  • 4:30 - 6:00 PM - LA Express w/ Johnnie Allen
  • 6:00 - 7:30 PM - Geno Delafosse
  • 7:30 - 9:00 PM - Waters Edge
  • 9:00 - 10:30 PM - Jamie Bergeron
  • 10:30 - Midnight - Frank Foster

Complementing the music are classic Louisiana favorites: sausage, jambalaya, seafood, fried dishes, and desserts. Indulge knowing proceeds support schools and church organizations in Hackberry.

Marshland Festival 2017: Complete Lineup, Schedule, and Event Details in Lake Charles

Admission: $10 Friday, $15 Saturday. Free for children 12 and under, active military. Visit www.marshlandfestival.com or call 337-540-3182. Buy tickets online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marshland-festival-tickets-36157258333.

"The heart of the Marshland Festival is the festival-goers who show up, enjoy the fun, support our efforts, and continue the wonderful Louisiana Cajun heritage we are so proud of." - MarshlandFestival.com

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