Festivals Acadiens et Creole: FESTIVAL FRIENDS 2026

Festivals Acadiens et Créole is grateful to our Festival Friends. The community celebration of Cajun and Creole culture is made possible year after year because of their continued support. We welcome you to join our Festival Friends community and help preserve and share Louisiana’s music and culture with future generations.

One-Stepper $50

● Official Commemorative Festival Pin and Sticker
● Listing on Festival Website as One-Stepper Festival Friend
● 100% Tax Deductible

Two-Stepper $200 

● Official Commemorative Festival Pin, Sticker and Bag.
● Official Festival T-shirt
● Listing on Festival Website as a Two-Stepper Festival Friend
● 2 Festival Friends VIP Tent Passes Includes access to private restroom facilities plus free beverages and food while they last.
● Tax Deductible less $40

Jitterbugger $300

● Official Commemorative Festival Pin, Sticker and Bag
● Official Commemorative Poster
● 2 Official Festival T-shirts
● Listing on Festival Website as a Jitterbugger Festival Friend
● 2 Festival Friends VIP Tent Passes Includes access to private restroom facilities plus free beverages and food while they last.
● 1 Parking Pass
● Tax Deductible less $75

Parrain / Marraine (Godfather / Godmother) $500

● Official Commemorative Festival Pin, Sticker and Bag
● Official Commemorative Poster
● 2 Official Festival T-shirts
● Listing on Festival Website as a Parrain/Marraine Festival Friend
● 4 Festival Friends VIP Tent Passes; Includes access to private restroom facilities plus free beverages and food while they last
● 1 Festival Parking Pass
● 4 Backstage Access Passes
● Tax Deductible less $100

Official Festival Band Fan $2500

As a Festival Band Fan, you are the designated sponsor of the band* of your choice. Your name or company name will be announced as a Band Fan sponsor during their performance. You will also receive other great Fest perks:

● Name or company name featured in Official Festival Pocket Guide below band chosen (30,000 printed)
● Name or company name featured on the Festival Website in the partnership section
● Social Media Marketing highlighting you personally or your company as a Band Fan.
● 1 Parking Pass
● 2 Official Festival T-shirts
● 6 Backstage Access Passes for the day of your band’s performance as well as all-weekend access to the Festival Friends VIP Tent which includes access to private restroom facilities plus free beverages and food while they last.

Gift Membership: Be a Festival Gifter

Gift the gift of Festivals Acadiens et Créoles. Simply choose one of the Festival Friend options and check the Gift Membership option below to enter your gift recipient’s shipping address. Don’t forget to add the t-shirt size for your recipient, if applicable. We will send your recipient a card acknowledging your gift to them at the applicable Festival Friend level. The actual gift items will be sent to your recipient as they become available.

FAetC – No Gifts Option

Your entire contribution goes towards supporting Festivals Acadiens et Créoles (and Merci beaucoup)!

Thank You.

If you prefer to mail your payment send checks to:
Festival Acadiens et Créoles
P.O. BOX 53761
Lafayette, Louisiana 70505

Our Current Festival Friends

Band Fan

David & Jon-Ella Hays, Grand Coteau, LA

Brent Lambiotte, Hoover, AL

Kitt Fedoroff, Alexandria, LA

 

Parrain/Marraine

 Randy & Edie Aymond, Sunset, LA

Jim Hart, Wadsworth, IL

Robert Bivens, May, TX

Bernard McSherry, Fair Haven, NJ

Bill & Shelley Downs, Sulphur, LA

Lynne & Joe Harris, Cincinnati, OH

Doc Gross, Marietta, GA

Russ Balzer, Mason, OH

Mark L. Beauchamp, Maitland, FL

Jake & Brittany Jiacoletti, Scott, LA

Colleen & John Chappuis, Lafayette, LA

Patrick Devereux, Lafayette, LA

Patrick LaBauve, Lafayette, LA

Rick & Becky Krumweide, Appleton, WI

Brian Huling, Anchorage, AK

Kim Widmer, Columbia, IL

 

 

 

Jitterbugger

Denise Garland Ohm, Redding, CA

Paula Presenkowski, Carlsbad, CA

Michelle Gilbert, Austin, TX

Andre & Angie Comeaux, Lafayette, LA

Carole Bennett, Atlanta, GA

Kalyn Gautreaux, Lafayette, LA

Vicki & Johnny Smith, League City, TX

Chuck White, Lafayette, LA

Thomas & Jo Roberts, Pueblo West, CO

Rick & Ann Sanders, Percy, IL

Dawn Badinger, Colorado Springs, CO

Phil Breaux, Abbeville, LA

Pat & Cindy Falterman, Cleveland, TX

Alan Bogle, Hot Springs Village, AR

Carolyn & John Price, Sparta, IL

David Simpson, Eunice, LA

Michelle Mayeux, Lafayette, LA

Jimmie & Andrea Meaux, Kaplan, LA

Priscilla Deville, Lafayette, LA

James & Carmen LeBlanc, Maurice, LA

Jeannette McIntosh, Williamsburg, VA

Denise & Rick Givogue, Olathe, KS

Marietta Vona Allen, Lafayette, LA

 

 

 

 

Two-Stepper

 Jeremy Ward, San Antonio, TX

JD& Sharon Autry, North Topsail Beach, NC

John & Pat Goerner, Liberty Hill, TX

Mary Richard, Lafayette, LA

Susan Earley, Raceland, LA

Shel Horowitz, Cumberland Foreside, ME

Gene & Donna Segura, Cankton, LA

Larry Wainschel, Chico, CA

Tamara Lindner & Nick Grove, Lafayette, LA

John Krupsky, Baton Rouge, LA

Jamie Welborn, Sparta, IL

Carla White, Tilden, IL

David Cunningham, Houston, TX

Anthony Ciotola, Newark, DE

Louisette M. deBlanc, Washington, DC

John & Gabrielle Witmer, Houston, TX

Patrick E. Kowaleski, Denver, CO

David Jarrard, Bedford, IN

Buzz & Donna Moore, Erath, LA

April & Ryan Broussard, Broussard, LA

Walter Wathen, Steeleville, IL 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One-Stepper