The Lowcountry Cajun Festival returns to James Island County Park on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 12 – 6 p.m.
Bringing Louisiana to the Lowcountry, the Lowcountry Cajun Festival is a full day of Zydeco music, food, kids’ activities, and more. Guests can savor the tastes of authentic Cajun and Creole fare including jambalaya, alligator, etouffee, andouille sausage, and crawfish. Also available will be favorites such as seafood, Southern barbecue and traditional festival foods. After getting their fill of food, festival-goers can boogie down to live, non-stop Zydeco and Cajun music performed on stage throughout the day.
The 2025 Entertainment Schedule is:
- 1 p.m.: Blackcat Zydeco featuring Dwight Carrier – Louisiana native with a unique style that infuses his zydeco, blues, country and R&B influences
- 2:30 p.m.: Corey Arceneaux & the Zydeco Hot Peppers – Recognized as a Louisiana Creole Zydeco Ambassador, Corey is a fourth-generation Creole accordionist
- 4:30 p.m:. Ruben Moreno's Zydeco Re-Evolution - A stylistically unique Blues Rock Zydeco Band based out of Houston
Other entertainment will take place on the small stage:
- 1 p.m.: Who Calls the Swamp Home? - Children’s reptile program presented by Friends of Coastal South Carolina
- 2:30 p.m.: 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.
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 Pass holders do not need a ticket.
