Membership sustains the mission and programs of Louisiana Folk Roots!

When you invest in local culture, you invest in the future. As a Friend of Louisiana Folk Roots member, your investment provides immediate and long-term returns!

In the short term, Friends of Folk Roots memberships include:

  • our gratitude :-)

  • notices for activities and events

  • discounts for admission-based activities and events

  • free admission to evening dances at Balfa Week Camps

  • e-News

In the long term, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that Louisiana cultural expressions will be continued for generations to come.

Gift memberships and Memorial memberships are also great ideas. By registering friends or loved ones, you’ll spotlight their commitment to Louisiana culture.

Private donations and corporate sponsorships are welcomed! If you’d like to make a larger donation or sponsor an event, please contact 337.234.8360.

Corporate matching gift programs can substantially increase your contribution. Please request the appropriate forms from your employer.

Louisiana has many cultural treasures. The more we invest together, the more we can strengthen the Louisiana-based cultural experiences!

Membership Options 

Merci to Members for 2023-24!

Bailey Family (Amanda) * Charlie Begnaud * Jason Bent * Brian DeMarcus * Burgess Family (Richard & Anya) * Gretchen Erlingson * Evans Family (Jessica) * Farnsworth Family (Karen) * Griffard Family (Phyllis) * Hays Family (David & Jon-Ella) * Anjanette Hebert * Sandy Himel * Karen Holden * Peter Jacobs * Johnson & Faevel Family (Jean & Paul) * William Justice * Cecile Maury * Jane Phillips * Joseph Romain * Singleton Family (Wayne & Ashley) * France Trepanier *

Special Thanks to the LIFETIME Members! 

Gilbert and Margaret Aucoin – Ville Platte, Louisiana

Alan and Brenda Broussard – Lafayette, Louisiana

René Chaze – McLean, Virginia

Richard Cheatham – Atlanta, Georgia

Maggie Casey and Pierre Henri Pichot – London, England

Marsha Engelbrecht – Lafayette, Louisiana

Will and Norma Frugé – Lake Charles, Louisiana

TEd Granger – Seattle, Washington

Jodi Hebert – Youngsville, Louisiana

The Henderson Family – Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

Weaver Hickerson & Melissa Crouse - Chapel Hill, NC

Rob Krumm – Urbana, Illinois

John Morris and Karen Kaser – Mercer Island, Washington

Todd Mouton – Lafayette, Louisiana

NuNu Collective – Arnaudville, Louisiana

Johnny Phillips – Bayshore, New York (deceased 2014)

Tyler Sanders – Wichita, Kansas

Susan Shaw – New York, New York

Lorraine Shelton-Gaines – Helotes, Texas

Frederick Soileau – Splendora, Texas

Kenny Tweedy – Austin, Texas

Walker & Sons, Inc. (Slap Ya Mama®) – Ville Platte, Louisiana

James L. Wilson – Chicago, Illinois