St. Landry Parish, Louisiana – St. Landry Parish Government is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated 2nd Annual BBQ Festival. The three-day event will be held from June 9 through June 11, 2023, at the Yambilee Grounds in Opelousas, Louisiana.
The BBQ Festival promises to be a fun-filled weekend for the entire family, featuring a wide variety of delicious barbeque, live music, arts and crafts, and more.
Headlining the weekend will be performances by Lil Nate, Chee Weez, and Rusty Metoyer.
Lil Nate, a Grammy-nominated zydeco artist, is known for his high-energy performances and unique blend of traditional and modern zydeco music. Chee Weez is a popular cover band known for their eclectic mix of rock, pop, and country hits, and Rusty Metoyer is a local star in the zydeco music scene, drawing inspiration from his Creole roots to create a sound all his own.
“We’re thrilled to be hosting the 2nd Annual BBQ Festival here in St. Landry Parish,” said Parish President, Jessie Bellard. “Last year’s event was a huge success, and we’re looking forward to bringing even more delicious food, great music, and family-friendly fun to the Yambilee Grounds this year.”
In addition to the live entertainment, the festival will also feature a BBQ cook-off competition, with teams from across Louisiana and beyond battling for the title of BBQ Champion. Visitors can sample a wide variety of delicious barbeque, like traditional pork and brisket, and other unique dishes.
Admission to the festival is free, with food and beverage vendors on-site.
More information on the line-up, vendor application process, and cook-off registration will be released soon!
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