Lowcountry Cajun Festival

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The Lowcountry Cajun Festival is back this spring at James Island County Park. The celebration will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 12 pm to 6 pm.

Bringing Louisiana to the Lowcountry, the Lowcountry Cajun Festival is a full day of Zydeco music, food, kids’ activities, and more. Attendees can enjoy the tastes of authentic Cajun and Creole fare including jambalaya, alligator, etouffe, andouille sausage, and crawfish. Also available will be favorites such as seafood, Southern barbecue, and traditional festival foods.

Festival-goers can also enjoy live, Zydeco and Cajun music performed on stage throughout the day.

The 2024 Lowcountry Cajun Festival music lineup is:

• 1-2:15 pm: Shrimp City Slim's Swamp All-Stars featuring Ceasar - a funky all-star band tackles a pirogue-full of New Orleans R&B, swamp pop, and Creole soul
• 2:30-4 pm: Randy McAllister - an American original who, with his veteran trio, seamlessly blends Zydeco, Tex-Mex, roadhouse rock, and boogie
• 4:30-6 pm: Gerard Delafose & the Zydeco Gators - Grammy Nominated and international touring artist who has been playing Zydeco music since age 4. The band features their own fresh funky groove from double beats, straight beats, triple beats, waltz, bluesy and dancing sounds.

Other entertainment will take place on the small stage:

• 1-2 pm: Who Calls the Swamp Home, a children’s reptile program presented by Friends of Coastal South Carolina
• 2:30 pm: Crawfish Eating Contest

Other festivities include a crafters’ market, souvenirs for sale, and a kids’ area. Children can enjoy access to the inflatables in the kids’ area all day with the purchase of a $10 hand stamp. Credit cards will be accepted at select locations but attendees are encouraged to bring cash for convenience purposes.

No coolers or outside food or alcohol permitted. Carpooling is highly encouraged. Pets are not permitted at this event. James Island County Park will be closed to regular park guests on April 13 thin order to host the festival. Accessible restrooms and portolets are available at the event. A quiet area will be offered at the Toogoodoo Porch. Visit the Accessibility Tent for more information on accessibility in your parks and to check out KultureCity sensory bags.

Festival admission will be charged per vehicle. A limited number of vehicles will be admitted, and tickets are expected to sell out, so advance purchase is recommended. Tickets are $35 per vehicle of up to 15 people in advance. If available, tickets at the gate will be $40 per vehicle. For details and to purchase tickets, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com.

Gold Passes will be valid for vehicle admission; the pass must be presented at the gate for entry. Gold Passes will not be sold on site the day of the festival, but may be purchased in advance at CharlestonCountyParks.com. Receipt of purchase will not be accepted.