The 35th Annual Cajun Heartland State Fair returns to the CAJUNDOME. The Cajun Heartland State Fair is an eleven day fair produced by an innovative and insightful team of professionals on the CAJUNDOME staff; priding themselves on knowing the right mix of entertainment arranged to provide maximum enjoyment for all ages. The ride specials, food, free attractions and family oriented games make an outstanding summer experience. Truly, there is something for everyone to enjoy at the Cajun Heartland State Fair fairgrounds.

We welcome back our ride partner, Gold Star Amusements, whose Midway will feature classic super rides and more. Stroll through Lagniappe Lane and visit your favorite free attractions or take a trip to Crawfish Village featuring daily music entertainment and local food vendors!

Schedule of Events

Cajun Fried Pickleball Classic

Round Robin - Men's, Women's & Mixed Doubles - Non-Sanctioned

Friday (May 26) - Optional Add-On Pickleball Clinics; Practice Courts (Afternoon); Player Welcome Reception & Social from 5 PM-7 PM with Registration Check-In
Saturday (May 27) - Men's and Women's Doubles
Sunday (May 28) - Mixed Doubles

Our age brackets will be 19-35, and 35+, 50+ 60+ 70+, 80+
Registration is by skill level: <3.0, 3.5, 4.0 & 4.5+.
Please note: Groups may be combined or split to facilitate play.

Final Registration Closes Friday, May 12 at 11:55 P.M.

$85.00 Early Bird Player Registration Fee till April 30, 2023
$95.00 Player Registration Fee May 1 - May 12, 2023

Weekend Schedule

Friday - Optional Pickleball Clinic Add-On
Practice courts will be available on Friday on a first come basis from 2 PM- 7 PM. Please make an effort to share courts if necessary to ensure everyone gets a chance. A player welcome reception will be held from 5 PM-7 PM with entertainment, select food & beverage and door prizes.

Saturday- Men's and Women's Doubles. Check in to begin at 7 AM- Matches will start at 8 AM. (exact start times for each division will be available Wednesday evening/Thursday morning ) Courts are available for warm up Saturday morning starting at 7:30 AM.

Sunday- Mixed Doubles. Check in to begin at 7 AM- Matches will start at 8 AM. (exact start times for each division will be available Wednesday evening/Thursday morning) Courts are available for warm up Sunday morning starting at 7:30 AM.

Each division will play a round robin format. All matches will be best 2 out of 3 to 11 win by 1, 3rd game to 15 win by 2 if needed. Groups may be combined or split to facilitate play.

Coca Cola Grandstand Music Line-Up

May 25, 2023
6:00 PM-8:00 PM: Rusty Metoyer & The Zydeco Crush
8:30 PM-11:00 PM: Thunderkiss

May 26, 2023
5:30 PM-6:30 PM: Dr C & the Gris Gris
7:00 PM-8:30 PM: Zach Edwards & Medicine Band
9:00 PM -10:45 PM: One Trick Pony

May 27, 2023
3:00 PM-5:00 PM: Mathew Ewing & the AllStar Band
5:30 PM- 6:30 PM: Daniel Mock
7:00 PM-8:30 PM: Michael Scott Boudreaux
9:00 PM-11:00 PM: Clay Cormier

May 28, 2023
3:30 PM-5:30 PM: Cajun Roots
6:00 PM -8:30 PM: Raikwon Green
9:00 PM-10:45PM: Parish County Line

May 29, 2023
4:15 PM-5:45 PM: Crowe Boys
6:15 PM-7:30 PM: LVVRS
8:00 PM-10:00 PM: Full Circle

May 30, 2023
7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Lindsay Council
8:30 PM-10:00 PM: Julian Primeaux

May 31, 2023
5:30 PM-7:30 PM: Eighties Experience
8:00 PM-9:30 PM: Okay, Boomhauer

June 1, 2023
5:30 PM-7:30 PM: Keely Brennan
8:00 PM-9:30 PM: Tyler Joseph

June 2, 2023
5:30 PM-8:30 PM: Adam Leger Band
9:00 PM-11:00 PM: Dustin Sonnier

June 3, 2023
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Swampland Revival
4:30 PM -6:30 PM: Shotgun Lillie
7:00 PM- 8:30 PM: New Natives Brass Band
9:00 PM-11:00 PM: LA ROXX

June 4, 2023
2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Geno Delafose
4:30 PM- 6:30 PM: Gerald Gruenig & Gentilly Zydeco
7:00 PM-8:30 PM: Undivided Band

Rides and Attractions

- Gold Star Amusements Midway Amusement Rides
Rides, Games & Fun!
Early Bird Ride Discounts are Now on Sale!

- Crawfish Village
Boiled crawfish sold daily by Breaux Bridge's Crazy About Crawfish catering plus more of your favorite fair food and merchandise vendors

- Circus Hollywood

- Puppy Pals Stunt Show

- Giraffic Menagerie & Petting Zoo

- Racing Pigs

- Camel & Pony Rides

Date: May 25-June 4, 2023

Location:
Cajundome Convention Center,
444 Cajundome Blvd,
Lafayette, LA 70506.

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