The 20th Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week, aka Balfa Week will take place March 20-26 in Eunice, Louisiana at the Lakeview Park & Beach. With the motto “Jouer, Danser, Manger, Répéter,” meaning “Jam, Dance, Eat, Repeat,” the celebration will feature Louisiana-style classes, workshops, dances, and meals.
The adult-oriented music camp teaches advanced skills in Louisiana-style Cajun/Zydeco guitar, fiddle, accordion, rhythm/percussion, French-language vocals, Cajun and Zydeco dance, food preparation and folk traditions.
Meals are included with full-time or part-time camp registrations and housing is available on campus with private or shared cabin options, RV, or tent options, and nearby lodging alternatives are available. Optional local excursions and community-based activities will be offered.
Tuition rates are listed in the registration, ranging from full-week tuition (Monday-Saturday non-member rate) at $750 to a daily drop-in rate of $175. Half-day and Dinner & Dance packages will be available after February 1.
To register for Dewey Balfa Week or to learn more, visit this link.
Highlights for Balfa Week include:
- Cultural immersion focused on Cajun & Creole music heritage and folklife
- Intensive classes for music instruments, band Labs, vocals and dance
- Lagniappe workshops and folklife demonstrations
- Nightly Dances featuring popular Cajun and Creole bands
- Daily Jam des Amis music sessions
- Delicious Louisiana food and diverse beverages
- Local culture and heritage excursions
- Community Festival & Cookoff participation
