Zydeco Extravaganza
- Dates
- Expected May 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Blackham Coliseum
- Price
- $30
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 20, 2026
The last Zydeco Extravaganza was May 24, 2026, in Lafayette, LA. Its 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Zydeco Extravaganza was founded in May 1987 to help revive and celebrate Creole culture in St. Landry Parish and the surrounding region, and it grew out of the local radio show The Cravins Brothers. It is a Memorial Day weekend tradition at Blackham Coliseum, 2230 Johnston St., in Lafayette, Louisiana, recognized as the "largest one-day Zydeco festival in the world". The 2026 festival was held on 24 May 2026.
How it works
Each year the festival features an amateur accordion contest, Creole and Cajun food vendors, art and merchandise vendors, an arts and crafts market and a kids corner. Blackham Coliseum has ample parking, and the venue requires bags to be transparent and no larger than 12 x 12 x 6.
Who it suits
The festival brings together Zydeco fans, music lovers, families and friends, and includes a kids corner for families.
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Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Zydeco Extravaganza on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport LFT.
How do I get to Zydeco Extravaganza?
By car
Most people drive to Zydeco Extravaganza. 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
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
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
Standard curbside pickup outside the terminal for rideshare; taxi available outside baggage claim. Given the ~3-mile distance to Blackham Coliseum, this is the fastest and most practical airport-to-venue leg for this festival specifically. No official flat rate published.
Book / infoTaxis 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
Cost The official festival page states plainly that 'Blackham Coliseum has ample parking' for attendees, free, on-site, no prepay platform found or needed. The venue's own surface lot is described as sufficient.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Venue
Blackham Coliseum
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Zydeco Extravaganza?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 4
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesNot an official festival partner
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTypically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2100 Northeast Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, LA 70501
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 3
2350 W Congress St, the closer of the two official festival group-rate hotels
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates114 Rue Fernand, Lafayette, LA 70508
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates128 James Comeaux Road, Lafayette, LA 70508
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 1
1521 West Pinhook Road, Lafayette, LA 70503
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 3
200 Hugh Wallis Road South, Lafayette, LA 70508
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2501 Southeast Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, LA 70508
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates214 East Kaliste Saloom Road, Lafayette, LA 70508
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirbnb & private camping
Hipcamp lists 130+ camping/RV/glamping/cabin options in the greater Lafayette area (from $10-25/night average), mostly rural Cajun-country land a drive from downtown, a novelty add-on for attendees extending the trip rather than a practical option for a single Sunday-afternoon indoor festival.
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Zydeco Extravaganza 2027?
Not announced yet. The last festival was May 24, 2026. The next one is expected in May.
How much are Zydeco Extravaganza tickets?
$30 per person were the 2026 edition's prices. 2027 tickets are not on sale yet; prices will be confirmed when they go on sale.
Where is Zydeco Extravaganza held?
Blackham Coliseum, Lafayette, LA.