Port Barre Lions Club Hosts 39th Annual Cracklin Festival
Port Barre, Louisiana – The Port Barre Lions Club is thrilled to announce the 38th Annual Cracklin Festival, set to take place on November 7-10, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Park in Port Barre, Louisiana. This beloved community event celebrates the rich Cajun heritage of Acadiana and offers a weekend filled with family-friendly activities, local cuisine, and live entertainment.
The Cracklin Festival is not only a showcase of Louisiana’s iconic culinary tradition—cracklins—but also serves as a vital fundraiser for the Port Barre Lions Club, supporting various charitable initiatives in the community.
Port Barre Lions Club warmly invites families from across the region to come together for a weekend filled with fun, delicious food, and lively festivities at the 38th Annual Cracklin Festival. Join us as we celebrate Cajun culture and community spirit with events and activities for all ages.
2024 Cracklin Festival Schedule
Thursday, November 7, 2024
5:00 – 10:00 pm – Family Night – FREE ADMISSION
Buy a bracelet for $30 and ride all of the carnival rides until closing.
Friday, November 8, 2024 – Gate fee is $5.00 per person 10 and under is Free
5:00 pm – Opening Ceremonies (Festival Opens)
7:00-9:00 -Tommy G & Stormy Weather
9:30-11:30 – Louisiana Red
Saturday, November 9, 2024 Gate fee is $10.00 per person 10 and under is Free
10:00 am – Festival Opens & Parade begins down Saizan St.
11:30-1:30 -TJ Gautreaux & Louisiana Soul
2:00-4:00 – The 4 Horses
5:00-6:30 – Adam Leger Band
7:00-9:00 – Richard LeBouef
9:30-11:30 – 80’s Experience
Sunday, November 10, 2024 Gate fee is $5.00 per person 10 and under is Free
10:00 am – Festival Opens
11:00-12:30 – Robert Jardell & Pure Cajun
1:00-3:00 – Kevin Naquin & The Ossun Playboys
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Cracklin Cookoff Results & Awards
Reverse Drawing & Auction
Crowning of 2024 Miss, Teen, & Ms. Cracklin
4:00-6:00 – Three Thirty-Seven Band
Please note: For safety purposes and to ensure everyone has a fun and safe experience, we will be enforcing a Clear Bag Policy this year.
Here’s what you need to know: Clear bags must be no larger than 12″x6″x12″.
Small clutch bags are allowed (no larger than 4.5″x6.5″).
Diaper bags are permitted with an accompanying infant, but they will be subject to search.
No backpacks, purses, or other opaque bags will be allowed.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! Let’s make this year’s festival a memorable and safe event for all.
Festival Highlights Include:
Live Music & Entertainment – Featuring popular local and regional acts, offering a lively mix of Cajun, Zydeco, and country music to keep the crowd dancing all weekend long.
Cracklin Cook-Off – A fierce competition where teams battle to create the best cracklins, showcasing different methods and flavors unique to the Cajun culinary tradition. We have two categories, pork and chicken cracklins and we have two divisions, amateur and professional. We are giving awards for the best decorated booths as well.
Food & Craft Vendors – Enjoy local delicacies beyond cracklins, including gumbo, jambalaya, and boudin, while browsing handcrafted goods from talented artisans.
Cracklin Festival Pageant – Featuring contestants from across the region, celebrating the spirit of Acadiana and honoring the young women of the community. Official Crowning will be held at the festival grounds for the new 2024 Miss, Teen and Ms. Cracklin.
Parade – Who doesn’t like a good hometown parade? Every year our Cracklin Festival Parade rolls down Saizan Ave with our Festival King and Queen, visiting festival royalty, local school and community groups, even a few campaigning politicians every now and then. Come join us for all of fun! Anyone interested can sign up on-line under “Festival Events”.
Cornhole Tournament – We are proud to introduce a new event this year, our first annual Cracklin Cornhole Tournament on Thursday, November 7th during Family Night at Veterans Memorial Park. Those interested can sign up on our website.
Supporting the Community:
The Cracklin Festival is a major fundraising effort for the Port Barre Lions Club, with proceeds supporting numerous local projects, scholarships, and charitable causes throughout the year. With a commitment to service, the Lions Club also runs various outreach programs focused on vision health and disaster relief for the local community.
About the Port Barre Lions Club:
Founded with a mission to serve, the Port Barre Lions Club has a long-standing history of community involvement and outreach. The Cracklin Festival is just one of many ways the Lions Club brings people together to celebrate local culture while giving back.
Join Us at the Cracklin Festival:
The Port Barre Lions Club invites everyone to join the celebration and experience the unique charm of the Cracklin Festival. Mark your calendars and bring your family and friends to enjoy the best of Cajun culture and cuisine. For more information, please visit our website or follow us on social media for updates.
Contact:
Port Barre Lions Club
Email: cracklinfest@yahoo.com
Phone: 337-692-3311
Website: https://cracklinfest.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/portbarrelions
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