Louisiana Music, Dance & Culture Camp Tuesday - Friday, March 25-28 in Eunice, LA
Join us for immersive, multi-day lessons and workshops with master musicians, dance instructors, cooks, and craftspeople… all in a nature-based setting with spontaneous jams, lakeside campfires, barn dances with some of South Louisiana’a hottest bands, and new friends from around the world. Come for the whole week or drop in for a day. Evening dances are open to the public!
Want to VOLUNTEER a for few hours during Balfa Week? Sign-up HERE to volunteer!
Interested in Work-Trade for Balfa Week? The W-T Application request deadline is: 1/31/2025
Journée en français de la Louisiane!
PRE-Balfa Camp “Special Event” Monday - 3/24/2025
Balfa Camp registrants get first dibs through December, 2024, on LIMITED space enrollment for the “Louisiana French Immersion experience” at the Jean Lafitte - Prairie Acadian Cultural Center from 10am-3pm. Cooking, singing, tours, & fun!
Commencez la semaine en français!
Balfa Week c’est un camp culturel de cinq jours qui vous plonge dans la culture louisianaise : des ateliers, des leçons et des spectacles qui vous permettent d'apprendre aux côtés de musiciens, danseurs, cuisiniers et artisans dans un cadre naturel. Des feux de camp au bord du lac, des jams à la bonne franquette, de nouveaux amis venus du monde entier... c’est ça l'ambiance de Balfa Week!
Prenez des leçons personnalisées avec des musiciens renommés pour apprendre à jouer une chanson qui vous tente. Discutez du processus de création avec des artisans de l'art folklorique. Apprenez quelques astuces de la cuisine louisianaise lors de séances avec des chefs de la région. Imaginez-vous en train d'éplucher et de manger un tas d'écrevisses. Rendez-vous chaque soir aux bals dans la grange pour tester les nouveaux pas de danse.
Jouez. Dansez. Mangez. Répétez ! Pour en savoir plus : Eventbrite
Here’s what to expect for Balfa Camp 3/25-3/28/2025:
Balfa Camp 2025 faculty includes outstanding Cajun & Creole music, dance, Louisiana French language enthusiasts and folklife educators. Here is a preview of some of the Balfa Week 2025 faculty line up.
Lakeview Park & Beach will serve as the backdrop for Balfa Camp 2025. The Park is on the border of both Evangeline and St. Landry parishes, which are both rich in Cajun and Creole culture. You can reserve private or shared lodging for Balfa Camp through the Lakeview Park office after you register for Balfa Camp!
Full-time Balfa Camp tuition includes all classes, meals, dances, and workshops. Tuition does NOT include private instrument lessons or lodging. Private music lessons can be arranged directly with the instructors during Camp.
On the weekend, following the “Farewell breakfast/Check-out” on Saturday morning, sample great food at the 38th Annual World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cookoff, and explore cultural events in the region.
Housing options: Pitch a tent, rent or share a deluxe cabin, bring your RV, rent an RV, stay at a local B&B or hotel. Visit Evangeline Parish Tourism and St. Landry Parish Tourism for more ideas.
Friends of Folk Roots membership discounts are offered on Registrations (use the Member COUPON).
Play. Dance. Eat. Repeat. Get details at: balfaweek@lafolkroots.org
