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Cajun Heartland State Fair

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Join Us For The Cajun Heartland State Fair!

Presented by LUS

The Cajun Heartland State Fair is an eleven day fair produced by the CAJUNDOME staff offering an exciting entertainment line-up and ride offerings that attract more than 50,000 guests.

The Cajun Heartland State Fair is managed by an innovative and insightful team of professionals priding themselves on knowing the right mix of entertainment arranged to provide maximum enjoyment for all ages. The ride specials, food, free attractions and family oriented games make an outstanding summer experience. Truly, there is something for everyone to enjoy at the Cajun Heartland State Fair fairgrounds.

Make your plans to join us for the next Cajun Heartland State Fair scheduled for May 23 - June 1, 2025.

We partner with a ride operator that will provide numerous super rides and classic favorites, providing fun for the whole family. More information on games and free attractions coming soon. Prizes and surprises await everyone at the Cajun Heartland State Fair!

Check back often for new updates!

NEW FOR 2024! Download Our Free Mobile App for Daily Events, Showtimes, Music Line-Up, & Special Offers for Rides & Vendors!

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2025 Fair Dates & Hours

Fair Admission Hours: (Gate Open / Gate Close)

Friday, May 23rd: 5pm-10pm
Saturday, May 24th: 2pm-10pm
Sunday, May 25th: 2pm-10pm
Monday, May 26th: 2pm-9pm
Tuesday, May 27th: 5pm-9pm
Wednesday, May 28th: 5pm-9pm
Thursday, May 29th: 5pm-9pm
Friday, May 30th: 5pm-10pm
Saturday, May 31st: 2pm-10pm
Sunday, June 1st: 2pm-8pm
The Admission Gate will close nightly at posted time posted above, no new admissions will be permitted after that.
Midway rides will continue operation for one hour past the gate closing time.

Security Policy: We welcome all youth to the Cajun Heartland State Fair, however, youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older from 7 PM to close daily.

FREE Mobile App

NEW FOR 2024! Download Our Free Mobile App for Daily Events, Showtimes, Music Line-Up, & Special Offers for Rides & Vendors!

Download from the Apple Store

Download from Google Play

Clear Bag Policy

Clear Bag Policy: The CAJUNDOME will be enforcing a clear bag policy at the Cajun Heartland State Fair. Non-clear diaper bags with age appropriate children or non-clear medical bags will be permitted. All bags subject to search. An empty reusable water bottle may also be brought in for use at water fountains.
4.5" x 6.5" or smaller non-clear purse or clutch allowed
Clear tote bag or purse, no larger than 12" x 12" x 6"
LAWN CHAIRS: Fans can bring in lawn chairs but chairs are subject to search
Strollers are permitted but subject to search

Day of Fair Ride Tickets & Wristbands

DAY OF EVENT RIDE TICKET & WRISTBAND INFORMATION

More information coming soon!

Grandstand Entertainment (Music & Variety Acts)

GRANDSTAND UPDATE (5/30/24):

The Cajun Heartland State Fair has announced that in anticipation of unfavorable scattered weather moving through Acadiana this weekend, all Coca-Cola Grandstand performances for the remainder of the fair (5/30/24 - 6/2/24) will be relocated to the Convention Center Exhibit Hall to avoid interruption. Admission into all performances is included with your fair admission ticket; however, fans should be aware that capacity limits will be in place. Fans are encouraged to arrive early and Convention Center doors will open 30 minutes prior to the day’s first performance. The first 4,000 fans at the Convention Center will be wrist banded and have access to the concerts. No admission refunds will be provided if denied entry into the concert; please plan your arrival accordingly or enjoy the rest of the fairgrounds and family attractions.

Don't miss all the live entertainment on the 2024 Coca Cola Grandstand:

5/23/24	Thursday	Leif Meche Band	6:00 PM
5/23/24	Thursday	Buddy Andrews & the Branded	8:00 PM
5/24/24	Friday	Tyler "Sixfigure" Smith	6:00 PM
5/24/24	Friday	Chris Breaux	7:00 PM
5/24/24	Friday	DJ Digital w/RV	9:00 PM
5/25/24	Saturday	Them Guys	5:00 PM
5/25/24	Saturday	CRYRS	7:00 PM
5/25/24	Saturday	FUEL	9:00 PM
5/26/24	Sunday	Gospel Vibes	1:30 PM
5/26/24	Sunday	Mia Montero	5:15 PM
5/26/24	Sunday	Quarter Shots Band	6:30 PM
5/26/24	Sunday	Proyecto Uno	9:00 PM
5/27/24	Monday	MJ Dardar	4:00 PM
5/27/24	Monday	En Cachette	6:00 PM
5/27/24	Monday	‘An Evening with Souled Out: The Music of Silk Sonic’	8:00 PM
5/28/24	Tuesday	Kyle Brandon	6:00 PM
5/28/24	Tuesday	Ory Veillon	8:30 PM
5/29/24	Wednesday	Gino V.	5:30 PM
5/29/24	Wednesday	The Links	7:00 PM
5/29/24	Wednesday	Chasing the Hourglass	8:00 PM
5/30/24	Thursday	Whiskey Chitto Ramblers	6:00 PM
5/30/24	Thursday	Dylan Aucoin & the Judice Ramblers	8:00 PM
5/31/24	Friday	Abi Clair	5:30 PM
5/31/24	Friday	That 90s Show	7:00 PM
5/31/24	Friday	POP 2000 Tour: Chris Kirpatrick *NSYNC, O-Town, LFO, Ryan Cabrera	8:45 PM
6/1/24	Saturday	Justin Champagne
6/1/24	Saturday	Cuban Papi Caribbean Explosion ft. DJ Africa
6/1/24	Saturday	Chris Ardoin
6/2/24	Sunday	Gospel Vibes Emcee Phil Romar of Revive Soul Nebu Neazy the LeBlanc Squad Christina Henry The Stevens Family	1:00 PM
6/2/24	Sunday	Roi Chip Anthony ft. The Lejit Brothers
6/2/24	Sunday	Lil Nate

Purchase VIP Party Deck Passes for May 25 ft. FUEL

Purchase VIP Party Deck Passes for May 26 ft. Proyecto Uno

Purchase VIP Party Deck Passes for May 31 ft. POP2000 Tour

Purchase VIP Party Deck Passes for June 1 ft. Justin Champagne, Cuban Papi, and Chris Ardoin

Purchase VIP Party Deck Passes for June 2 ft. Lil Nate, Roi Chip Athony and the Lejit Brothers

Attractions & Show Times

Sea Lion Splash (Free Attraction)

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Scott's World of Magic (Free Attraction)

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Safari Station (*Nominal Fee Applies)

Opening night only * (Thursday, May 23rd)

Sea Lion Splash 7 PM and 9 PM

Scott's World of Magic 6 PM and 8 PM

Safari Station 5 PM - 9 PM

Weekday performances

Sea Lion Splash 7 PM and 9 PM

Scott's World of Magic 6 PM and 8 PM

Safari Station 5 PM - 9 PM

Weekend Performances and Memorial Day

Sea Lion Splash 2 PM, 5 PM, 8 PM

Scott's World of Magic 3 PM, 6 PM, 9 PM

Safari Station 12 PM - 2 PM and 5 PM - 9 PM

Closing Day, Sunday June 4

Sea Lion Splash 3 PM, 5:30 PM, 8 PM

Scott's World of Magic 2 PM, 4:30 PM, 7 PM

Safari Station 12 PM - 2 PM, 5 PM - 9 PM

Food & Craft Vendors

Click Here to Register as a Craft Vendor for the 2025 Cajun Heartland State Fair

Sorry, we are not accepting food vendor applications for 2025.

THANKS TO OUR 2024 FOOD VENDORS

Kane's Pit Stop (Big Boy Burgers, Funnel Cakes, Fried Oreos and more! Located on the West side of the CAJUNDOME near the Coca Cola Grandstand)
Fun Foods (Funnel Cakes, Fried Oreos and more! Located on the West side of the CAJUNDOME near the ramps)
Roy's Lemonade- grab the iconic Yellow Cup with a refreshing serving of lemonade
AsianCajun (A delicious combination of Asian and Cajun dishes! Located on the West side of the CAJUNDOME near the ramps)
Mac & Peas (Mouthwatering BBQ plate lunches right here at the CHSF! Located on the West side of the CAJUNDOME near the ramps.)
Paw Paw's Sugar Shack- Get something simply frozen on this hot summer day! Located in front of the Convention Center near the kiddie rides)
Leydon's House of Sweets- Grab a sweet dessert with your significant other to share on the fairgrounds!
Grind Nutrition- Stop by for loaded mini pancakes, crepes and loaded teas!
Acadiana Creole Cuisine- try some of their delicious local favorites like hot honey fried ribs, crawfish burgers, and crawfish spinach bread bowls!
Let's Get Popp'n- Featuring their World Famous Kettle Corn and Movie Theater Butter, plus a variety of flavored options
Memphis Que- They're fring up the grill with a selection of finger-lickin' pork and beef and don't forget to try the BBQ Bologna Sandwich!
Sunset Slush Acadiana- Grab a refreshing cup of the Best Italian Ice in Acadiana on a beautiful summer day!
Le Choix des Cajuns
Flavored Pickles- Take your pick! Big, juicy flavors, plus specialties like the Flaming Hot CHeeto Pickle and more.

THANKS TO OUR 2024 CRAFT VENDORS

T-Bon Inc. Home Decor, Beauty Products, Fashion and Accessories
Wilson Hair Care Personal Care & Grooming Products
LeafFilter LeafFilter Gutter Protection Demonstration
El Sherpa Light Up Toys, Apparel, Accessories
Big Juicy's Creations Custom Cups, T-shirts, Toys, Jewerly
Chill Factory Clothing and Accessories
T-Deaux's Kitchen & Crafts Homemade Resin Art, Keychains, Ink Pens, Tumblers, Bracelets
After Hours Creations Jewelry, Cajun Magnets and Coasters , 3D Prints
We-Art-Stuff Caricatures, Facepaint and Henna Tattoos
Johnson Concessions Light Up Toys & Hats
ANJ Cleaning Shoe Cleaner Products
Dstylish Closet Clothing & Accessories
Besties LLC Custom Shirts & Gifts
SWACO Socks Local Art Socks
Lydie B's Boutique Cajun Clothing & Accessories

Miss Dolly's Lounge at the Table Room

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Miss Dolly's Table Room Lounge

Stop by the Table Room and experience Miss Dolly's Lounge! Featuring decor and photo props inspired by the Queen of Country. In Dolly We Trust you'll have a great time at Miss Dolly's!

Grab a frozen lemonade [Tito's optional ;)] in a souvenir boot cup!

Join us for nightly bingo games starting around 7 PM for a chance to win tickets to upcoming CAJUNDOME events and prizes! Plus, join us for family-friendly karaoke presented by The Stage Karaoke Bar!

All ages welcome.

Ways to Save at the #CHSF

Check Out These Ways to Maximize Your Fun While Saving Some Money at the Cajun Heartland State Fair!

Thursday, May 23	Family Night	Purchase your discounted #MEGApack at the Fair’s Cajun Field Box Office on May 23 for only $125 which includes 4 ride wristbands and 4 fair admission vouchers! (You save $15 on the regular fair ground’s price!)
Friday, May 24	Date Night	Plan your Friday night date night at the Cajun Heartland State Fair!
Saturday, May 25		Don't miss rock band FUEL live on the Coca Cola Grandstand tonight!
Sunday, May 26	Senior Sunday	EVERY SUNDAY, SENIOR CITIZENS 60 years and older & 2024 Graduating Seniors can save $2 on admission fee to the Fair.
Monday, May 27 - Thursday, May 30	Military Appreciation	Military Appreciation Days – all active military, retired military, and veterans receive a ticket for free admission when they present valid documentation of military service at the admission ticket booth. Spouses of service men and women with a valid Military Spouse ID and accompanying children under the age of 18 also receive discounted admission and save $2 each on admission during the same dates.
Tuesday, May 28	TWOS-DAY!	Guests can save while snacking on TWOS-DAYS at the Fair, where participating vendors offer various specials. Get BOGO Half Off unlimited ride wristbands at the CAJUNDOME Box Office (for redemption on May 28 only). Plus, save $2 on your admission ticket when you mention TWOS-DAY at the ticket office.
Wednesday, May 29	Youth Sports Team Night	Free admission for youth (12 & under) who head out to the fair in their youth team jersey or school spirit t-shirt.
Thursday, May 30	Family Night	Purchase your discounted #MEGApack at the Fair’s Cajun Field Box Office on June 1 for only $125 which includes 4 ride wristbands and 4 fair admission vouchers! (You save $15 on the regular fair ground’s price!)
Friday, May 31	Date Night	Plan your Friday night date night at the Cajun Heartland State Fair with live music from the POP 2000 Tour on the Coca Cola Grandstand featuring Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, LFO and Ryan Cabrera!
Sunday, June 2	Senior Sunday	EVERY SUNDAY, SENIOR CITIZENS 60 years and older & 2024 Graduating Seniors can save $2 on admission to the Fair when they show their ID at the Admission Ticket Booth.
All Days	FIRST RESPONDERS DISCOUNT	The Cajun Heartland State Fair would like to thank our country’s first responders with a day honoring our various active and retired public law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, and other emergency services agencies. All first responders can save $2 OFF admission tickets when they present a valid badge or ID card from their department or organization at the gate or online, plus up to three discounted admission tickets for their family members.

Visit Lafayette & Accommodations

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Welcome to Lafayette, LA, the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Country where there are many ways to laissez les bons temps rouler or as we say it let the good times roll. Whatever your passion, be it music, cuisine, festivals, history, culture, shopping, architecture, arts, outdoors, wildlife or a little bit of everything, we’ve got something for you to discover. So kick back, relax and let us help plan your escape to the Happiest City in America.

2024 CHSF HOTEL PARTNERS

Hilton Garden Inn (Located Across the Street from the CHSF)
Call the Hotel Directly at 337-291-1977 and mention code CHSF24 or
Book Your Room Online and save 10%

2025 Sponsorship Opportunities

Put your brand in front of 50,000+ fair attendees during the 2025 Cajun Heartland State Fair!

For more information, contact us at casey(at)cajundome.com to get started.

Special thanks to our 2025 Presenting Sponsor, LUS

As well as our additional supporting sponsors: