27th annual
MEDINA LAKE
CAJUN FESTIVAL
Home of the GREAT GUMBO COOK-OFF

September 27, 2008
Lakehills Civic Center
Lakehills, Texas (Medina Lake)
11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
On Park Road 37 - 1.7 miles west of FM 1283
(Just 30 minutes from San Antonio)

This event is a fund-raiser by the MEDINA LAKE BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION, INC., a non-profit civic organization staffed entirely by Volunteers. The festival is the original CAJUN FESTIVAL AND GREAT GUMBO COOK-OFF in Texas and attracts thousands of visitors each year. It remains unique in its ability to bring the food, music and culture of Louisiana into the heart of Texas.

CUISINE

   The Cajun Festival has built its reputation for featuring an incredible array of Cajun delicacies authentically prepared by volunteer cooks. No expense or effort is spared in the preparation, even to importing boudin from Louisiana and fish fry spices from New Orleans.
   Food items include Boudin, Crawfish Pies and Cajun Meat Pies, Sausage and Ham Jambalaya, Crawfish Etouffée, Crawfish Sausage, Red Beans and Rice, Cajun Popcorn Shrimp, Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce and Pecan Pralines and Pecan Tarts all prepared on site.
   We also offer such Texas favorites as Buzzy's famous Barbecued Chicken Breast and Barbecued Shrimp on a Stick, Kiolbassa Sausage on a Stick, Catfish fried in Cajun spices, and corn on the cob. Beer, wine margaritas, tea, soft drinks, and bottle water are available.

ENTERTAINMENT

   The Cajun Festival proudly presents a superb line-up of musicians. For your enjoyment the festival features two separate stage areas, the Fais-Do-Do & the Gazebo Stage.
   Entertainment on the Fais-Do-Do Stage starts with the Band-Aids Jazz Band. This group opens the festival with a spirited New Orleans/Dixieland flavor to our festival and second-line dancing. Big-name Louisiana Cajun bands will perform: Don Fontenot and Cajun Joe Douglas will play into the afternoon and evening.
   Entertainment on the Gazebo Stage will include Rodney Thibodeaux & Tout les Soir and Jean Pierre and the Zydeco Angels.

CAJUN HERITAGE AND HISTORY

   Learn about the fascinating heritage of the Cajun culture, folklore, music and food with interviews and demonstrations at the Gazebo Stage with Rodney Thibodeaux & Tout les Soir.

GREAT GUMBO COOK-OFF

   The CAJUN FESTIVAL originated as the GREAT GUMBO COOK-OFF, and the gumbo remains a tremendous attraction to the festival. Visitors can sample a wide variety of gumbos prepared by amateur and professional cooks from Texas and Louisiana. Come early for the best selection.

DANCE DEMONSTRATION & CONTEST

   TIPITINA'S CAJUN and ZYDECO DANCE CLUB of New Orleans will demonstrate their lively Cajun and Zydeco dance techniques. Then you'll have a chance to show your stuff in our Cajun Waltz and Free-Style Dance Contest. Set your toes tapping to a Cajun beat!

ARTS & CRAFTS AND GAMES

   An expanded selection of numerous Arts & Crafts booths featuring vendors with wide assortment of unique items for all interests.
   Included are Games and Rides offering Fun and Entertainment for the Whole Family.

See You There!!!

   We are proud that the Cajun Festival is a family event. We have entertainment for everyone and invite you to come and pass a good time!


Presenting sponsor:
Miller Lite

Supporting sponsor:
Kiolbassa Provision Co.
Makers of Kiolbassa Sausage

Sponsored in part by:

  • Bandera County Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • HEB Foods
  • Thousand Trails
  • Bandera County Courier
E-mail us for more information.

(830)796-3280
(830)751-3130
(800)364-3833
(830)612-2700
(830)612-3265
(210)473-5192
 General Info (Chamber)
Specific Info (founder)
Lodging/Camping Info (CVB)
Cook-Off Information (gumbo chair)
Arts & Crafts (crafts chair)
Media Information (print media chair)
Visa, Mastercard and Discover will be accepted for your convenience.

Fun-loving Volunteers are needed!