Experience the sights, sounds, and stories of Louisiana as the Folklife Festival brings our state’s rich traditions, music, food, and culture to life in one unforgettable celebration.
Join us July 19, 2025, at NSU’s Hall of Traditional Crafts in Natchitoches for Crafting Louisiana—a family-friendly festival featuring 100+ craftspeople, folk foods, KidFest activities, live music and jams, Cajun and Zydeco dance lessons, the Louisiana State Fiddle Championship, and the Red Beans & Rice Cookoff.
THREE STAGES OF FOLK MUSIC AND DANCING!
- ZYDECO by GRAMMY WINNING CHUBBY CARRIER and the BAYOU SWAMP BAND!
- SWAMP POP by THE HAS BEANS
- WESTERN SWING by the KRISTYN HARRIS BAND
- CAJUN MUSIC by AMIS DU TECHE
- CAJUN FIRE
- SMITHFIELD FAIR
- LACOUR TRIO
- THE LOUISIANA CZECH HERITAGE DANCERS
- THE SNAKE DOCTORS
- SON JAROCHO FANDANGO with the ARMADILLO TEJANOS!
- THE AMAZING RHYTHM DISCIPLES
- LINE DANCE LESSON with THE CLASSY STEPPERS
- THE HOME GROWN TOMATERS
- CELTIC DANCE LESSON with the THISTLE DANCERS AND PIPERS
- LAST CHANCE BLUEGRASS AND MORE!
Accessibility
Prather Coliseum and the CAPA Annex/Magale Recital Hall are fully wheelchair accessible.
ASL interpretation, assistive listening devices, and audio description will be made available upon prior request for the cultural discussions in the Festival N-Club Room from 10:00 AM-6:00 PM.
Please make requests for ASL interpretation by July 10, 2025 by contacting folklife@nsula.edu or (318) 357-4332.
Assistive listening devices will be made available upon prior request for the cultural discussions in the Festival N-Club Room from 10:00 AM-6:00 PM.
Made possible in part through the generous support of grants and donors.
