Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival, official poster and event artworkSource: official site ↗
Opelousas, LA

Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival

ExpectedExpected September 2027

2027 dates not announced yet. Last festival: 5 September 2026

Dates
Expected September 2027
Status
Expected
Venue
Yambilee Festival Grounds
Price
$25
Camping
None on site
Last checked
Aug 23, 2026

Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival comes to Yambilee Festival Grounds, Opelousas, LA, Expected September 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.

Listen

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Lineup

Lineup not yet announced. Email me the day it lands.

Getting there

Nearest airport LFT.

How do I get to Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival?

By car

Most people drive to Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival. The nearest major airport is LFT, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.

By train
Amtrak Sunset Limited, Lafayette Station (downtown Lafayette, separate from both the airport and Opelousas)3x/week service only infrequent · Fare varies by origin/date book on Amtrak's own site

Not a practical Opelousas option the station is downtown Lafayette, ~25 miles from Yambilee Festival Grounds, with no confirmed onward transit to Opelousas

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By bus & public transit

No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.

Taxi & rideshare
Uber / Lyft (permitted drivers) and City/Dixie Cab (24hr, no reservation required, 337-235-7515)~25-30 min for the LFT-to-Opelousas drive (estimated from mileage, not an official transit-time figure) · Destination-dependent

taxi available outside baggage claim. No official flat rate published for the ~20-mile Opelousas leg specifically

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Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.

🅿 Parking

On site parking available. Cost RV parking is confirmed offered on the grounds at $10/day, no electricity hookups a real amenity note, but not full RV camping with hookups. Admission is $25 adults / $5 kids 12-and-under; no coolers, glass containers, BBQ pits, or open-flame burners permitted on the grounds.

🚙 Car hire

Compare car hire at LFT

Practical for this festival Opelousas sits ~20 miles from LFT with no confirmed public transit connecting them, so a rental car (or rideshare) is the realistic option for fly-in attendees

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Where

Venue

Yambilee Festival Grounds

Camping & Accommodation

Where can I stay near Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival?

Hotels nearby 4
Holiday Inn Express & Suites OpelousasLink coming soon
Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

In Opelousas (2235 Creswell Ln Ext, Lot B), attached to Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino

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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Opelousas

In-town Opelousas budget option

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Hampton Inn Opelousas

In-town Opelousas, mid-range chain option

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Airbnb & private camping
Airbnb

general Opelousas/Lafayette-area availability search only

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Hipcamp

No Opelousas-specific Hipcamp listings were confirmed in this single pass (rural St. Landry Parish is not a well-documented Hipcamp market compared to, e.g., the Acadiana coast)

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Accessibility & comfort

What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.

Official site zydeco.org checked including its festival information page; no accessibility, ADA or disabled access information published. Ask the organiser via the site

Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.

Pricing

2025 pricing
$25 per person
2025 general admission was $25; 2026 pricing has not been published.
A guide only. Prices change, so confirm the current price on the official ticket page before you buy.

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