Lowcountry Cajun Festival Saturday, April 22 at James Island County Park!

The Lowcountry Cajun Festival is back this spring at James Island County Park! The Lowcountry’s favorite ragin’ Cajun celebration will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 12 – 6 p.m.

New for 2023, festival admission will be charged per vehicle, and tickets are available for advance purchase. A limited number of vehicles will be admitted, and tickets are expected to sell out, so advance purchase is recommended. Tickets will be $35 per standard vehicle of up to 15 people in advance. If available, tickets at the gate will be $40 per vehicle. For additional details and to purchase tickets, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com (direct link).

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.

Bringing Louisiana living to the Lowcountry, the Cajun Festival is a full-day of music straight from the bayou, plus Cajun and Creole foods, children’s activities and more! Local and regional restaurants, caterers and food trucks will cook up a variety of delicious foods including jambalaya, alligator, etouffee, andouille sausage and of course, crawfish! Those who prefer a tamer menu will have the option to enjoy Lowcountry favorites, 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 2023 Lowcountry Cajun Festival entertainment lineup is:

1 -2 p.m.: Shrimp City Slim Swamp All-Stars

2:30-4 p.m.: Les Freres Michot

4:30-6 p.m.: Corey Arceneaux & The Zydeco Hot Peppers

The festival’s small stage will host Friends of Coastal South Carolina for a program called “Who Calls the Swamp Home?” at 1 p.m., and the popular annual Crawfish Eating Contest will take place at 2:30 p.m. Other festivities include a crafters’ market, souvenirs for sale and a kids’ area.

Children can enjoy access to the inflatables and climbing wall 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 to this event. James Island County Park will be closed to regular park guests on April 22 in order to host the festival.

The Lowcountry Cajun Festival is presented by Charleston Animal Society, Coca-Cola and your Charleston County Parks. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com (direct link) or call 843-795-4386.

Owned by Charleston County Parks, James Island County Park is located at 871 Riverland Drive. The mission of CCPRC is to improve the quality of life in Charleston County by offering a diverse system of park facilities, programs and services. The large park system features over 11,000 acres of property and includes four land parks, three beach parks, four seasonally-lifeguarded beach areas, three dog parks, two landmark fishing piers, three waterparks, 19 boat landings, a skate park, a historic plantation site, a climbing wall, a challenge course, an interpretive center, an equestrian center, cottages, a campground, a marina, as well as wedding, meeting and event facilities. CCPRC also offers a wide variety of recreational services – festivals, camps, classes, programs, and much more. For more information on CCPRC, call 843-795-4386 or visit www.charlestoncountyparks.com.