Swamp Pop Music Festival

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When: 
Jul 20, 2012 to Jul 21, 2012

 

Music festival featuring the finest in Swamp Pop & South Louisiana Music benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Festivities include Jambalaya Association Cook-Off, Car Show, Poker Run & Pageant. Rain or shine come out and enjoy the music in our fully air-conditioned facility! For the uninitiated, "swamp pop" is a blend of Rhythm and Blues, Hillbilly, Cajun, and Creole music that originated in the 1950's.  
Fri 5pm-12:30am;  Sat 10:30am-12:30am
Lamar Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Erin Achberger

(225) 769-9994 or 877-753-9990

baton-rouge@cff.org

www.swamppopmusicfest.com

 

July 20th 2012 Gates Open 5:00

Saturday, July 21st 2012 Gates Open 10:30 

Admission: Friday $10 

Saturday $15 

RAIN OR SHINE come out and enjoy the fun in our fully air-conditioned indoor facility!

2012 BAND SCHEDULE!!!

FRIDAY JULY 20, 2012

6:00PM-7:30PM Johnny Firmin & The Southern Classic Band

7:30PM-9:00PM Reunion featuring Ronnie Melancon

9:00PM-10:30PM Treater with Charles Mann

10:30PM-12:00AM David St. Romain

 

SATURDAY JULY 21, 2012

12:00PM-1:30PM Cliff Nickens

1:30PM-3:00PM Kenny Cornett & Killin Time

3:00PM-4:30PM Tommy G & Stormy Weather

4:30PM-6:00PM Kenny Fife & The Bac Trac Band

6:00PM-7:30PM Junior LaCrosse & Sumtin Sneaky

7:30PM-9:30PM Warren Storm,Willie Tee & Cypress with special guest Tommy McLain

9:30PM-11:00PM TK Huelin & GG Shinn

For more info, listen to New Country 100.7 The Tiger & Country Legends 104.1. 

All proceeds from the Swamp Pop Music Festival benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Images on site represent bands that have played in past Swamp Pop Music Festivals. Please see 2012 Band Schedule for this year's info!