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Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
Join CPRA for our annual Acadian Cultural Heritage Day on Saturday, August 29, from 1–4 p.m. at the LSU Center for River Studies located at 100 Terrace Avenue in Baton Rouge.
This free, family-friendly event connects our community with organizations dedicated to preserving the Acadian traditions that have been passed down through generations of Louisianans.
Enjoy Cajun dancing from the Allemands Elementary School Traveling Cajun Dancers and partner exhibitors such as Acadian Brown Cotton, Acadian Museum, Codofil -Agence des Affaires Francophones de Louisiane, Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, Louisiana Office of Cultural Development Archaeology Office, Cajun French Music Association Baton Rouge, Atchafalaya Basinkeeper, Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building, Vermilionville, BSA Swamp Base, Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau and more! Tours of the River Model will also be offered through the event.
Need to cool off? Kona Ice of Baton Rouge will be on site with delicious snow cones available for purchase throughout the event!
Mark your calendars, bring your family and friends, and join us in celebrating the rich traditions that continue to shape Louisiana today!
Cajun Music Jam – September 20
Host musicians Megan and Rosemary Benoit
3:00 to 5:00 pm at the West Baton Rouge Museum. All Cajun musicians, dancers and fans are welcome. This is a free event.
Halloween Dance – October 24 – The Katie & Jonno Cajun Band
Mardi Gras Dance – January 16 – Chris Miller & Bayou Roots
Dances
Come laissez les bons temps rouler with your family and friends! We encourage you to bring your favorite snacks and beverages so that you can keep dancing as long as that night’s band is cranking out their great Cajun tunes. Please let us know in advance when you plan to host your celebratory events at our dance so we can reserve enough space for your party.
Our organization depends on a small group of active members to keep our schedule of live music events going. We would like to add to this group! Please contact our President or a Board member to find out how you can help. See the contact page on our website.
Join Us for a Night of Dancing!
At our dances, we believe that variety is the spice of life. We encourage you to dance with new partners, whether during our lessons or while the band plays. Dancing with different people not only enhances your skills but also helps you adapt to various styles, making you a more versatile dancer. When you always dance with the same partner, you might compensate for each other’s weaknesses and develop habits that only suit that partnership. By mixing it up, you’ll improve your ability to adjust to any partner, expanding your comfort level on the dance floor and becoming a better overall dancer. Plus, you might just make a new friend along the way. So come join us, and let’s dance together!
CFMA-BR Board Meetings
Our monthly board meetings are conducted on the second Tuesday of each month, at 6:30 pm, at the East Baton Rouge Main Public Library. These meetings are open to the public and we welcome your input. So we will know to expect you, please reach out to our president, JudithKaren Eymard.
So that we can keep you informed about our future events, we encourage you to join our CFMABR contact list by clicking here.
To support live Cajun music in the Baton Rouge area in a family-friendly environment, we encourage you to join or renew your annual membership at our next dance event.
This page presents information about our dances, including location, the schedule for our dance events, and the Live Cajun Band Lineup for our Upcoming Dances for each event. You’ll also find information about our Baton Rouge CFMA Chapter’s Monthly Board Meetings, as well as how you can Get Involved with the Baton Rouge Cajun French Music Association. The CFMABR is a non-profit organization that seeks to promote and preserve the Cajun French language and culture through Cajun music, food, and traditions wherever possible, focusing here in the Baton Rouge area. If you have any questions or would like more information than is provided on the pages of our website, please contact our Baton Rouge Chapter President JudithKaren Eymard.