May 23-24 Bayou N' Boogie Fest III, Sal's Productions Smithfield, RI - (from Roch NY - 374 mi - about 6 hours 2 mins)
May 29-31 Michael Arnone's Crawfish Festival – Augusta NJ - (from Roch NY - 278 mi – about 4 hours 41 mins)
Jun 4-7 Blast From The Bayou, Strawberry Park – Preston CT - (from Roch NY - 375 mi - about 6 hours 7 mins)
Jun 12 -14 1st Annual Ulster Cajun & Zydeco Music & Dance Festival - Kerhonkson, NY in the Catskills (from Roch NY - 270 mi (about 4 hours 47 mins)
Jul 3-5 The Great Blue Heron Festival – Sherman NY (from Roch NY - 153 mi - about 2 hours 45 mins)
Jul 16-19 Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival – Trumansburg NY - (from Roch NY - 78.9 mi - about 1 hour 41 mins)
Aug 6-9 Buffalo Jambalaya Dance and Music Camp, Ramblewood Camp, Darlington, MD - (from Roch NY - 338 mi – about 6 hours 25 mins)
Sep 4-6 Rhythm & Roots – Charlestown, RI (from Roch NY - 410 mi – about 6 hours 47 mins)
May 23-24 (Sat-Sun) Bayou N' Boogie Fest III, Sal's Productions Smithfield Elks Lodge, 326 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917
Event Runs on both days: 12:00PM to 11:00PM, Large covered outside dance pavillion with wood dance floor plus indoor stage. More bands TBA
INFO: 401-965-0849; joe@bayounboogiefest.com
TRAVEL (Google Map)
From Rochester - 374 mi (about 6 hours 2 mins)
From Ithaca - 326 mi (about 5 hours 48 mins)
TICKET INFO
Full Weekend Pass - Advanced - $60 / At the Gate - $70 advance price until May 17
Saturday - Advanced - $35 / At the Gate - $40 advance price until May 17
Sunday - Advanced - $30 / At the Gate - $35 advance price until May 17
Children under 12 Free with Adult ticket purchase
Print & mail with sase & check payable to (http://bayounboogiefest.com/linked/bayouorderform.pdf):
Sal's Productions C/O Joe Giocastro
67 Chestnut Ave
Cranston RI 02910
There will be a limited amount of camping spaces available this year; can accommodate RV's & Tents. There are no showers available & NO campfires allowed. These will be on a first call basis. Call Joe @ 401-965-0849 for more info. $20 per person.
Nearby Campsites that offer full amenities are listed on ‘hotels’ page
Due to Smithfield Elks Rules NO outside Alcohol are allowded on grounds. Beverages will be available for purchase at the bar including bottled water. No pets allowed! Food will be available for purchase.
Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp (IL Creole) Sat)
Lil' Nathan & The Zydeco Big Timers (LA Zydeco) (Sat)
Cajun Hobo's (Sat to Sun)
Li'l Anne and Hot Cayenne (NY Zydeco) (Sat to Sun)
Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble (LA Zydeco) (Sat to Sun)
Girl Howdy (MA Honky-Tonk) (Sun)
Corey Lil Pop Ledet and his Zydeco Band (LA Zydeco)  (Sun)
Planet Zydeco (VT Zydeco) (Sun)
May 29-31 (Fri-Sun) Michael Arnone's Crawfish Festival, Sussex Country Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ 07822, Large Wood Dance Floor
Four stages, food and beverages available, camping.
Info: carolyn@crawfishfest.com
TRAVEL (Google Map)
From Rochester - 278 mi – about 4 hours 41 mins
From Ithaca - 171 mi – about 3 hours 20 mins
TICKET INFO
Full Weekend Pass, Friday-Sunday (includes camping; on site camping only permitted with full weekend pass)
Advanced - $125 … advance price until May 28
Friday Night performances only available with camping pass:
Saturday OR Sunday - Advanced - $35 / At the Gate - $40 advance price until May 28
Saturday AND Sunday - Advanced - $60
Children under 14 Free with Adult ticket purchase
*** all advanced ticket orders have a $10 charge per order (notice NOT per ticket)
Friday evening for Campers Only at the Delta Music Experience Pavilion Stage: .
Friday May 30, 2008
John Boutte with Paul Sanchez, Bonerama, and Big Sam's Funky Nation
PERFORMERS ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY:
Cajun/Zydeco Bands
Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience (LA Zydeco,Other) (Sat)
Jesse Lége and Bayou Brew (NY Cajun) (Sat)
Pine Leaf Boys (LA Cajun,Creole) (Sat to Sun)
Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys (LA Cajun) (Sat to Sun)
Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys (LA Zydeco,Creole) (Sun)
Non-Cajun/Zydeco Bands:
Eric Lindell, The Radiators, Marcia Ball, Tab Benoit, Pine Leaf Boys, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Assembly of Dust, Guitar Shorty, Papa Grows Funk, Benjy Davis Project, Janiva Magness, Matt Angus Thing with Anthony Morgan’s Inspirational Choir of Harlem, John Boutte with Paul Sanchez
Jun 4-7 (Thu-Sun) Strawberry Park, 42 Pierce Road, Preston, CT 06365-8122   Outdoors with indoor rain facility, Large Wood Dance Floor
Camping, trailers and cabins available Info: (888) 794-7944
TRAVEL (Google Map)
From Rochester - 375 mi (about 6 hours 7 mins) 
From Ithaca - 318 mi (about 5 hours 53 mins) 
TICKET INFO
Full Weekend Pass, Thursday-Sunday (includes camping; there are RV and rental options)
Advanced – full weekend - $95 advance price until June 1
At the Gate - $115
Day Prices:
Thursday – adult $20 Advanced (at gate - $25) $10 – age 13-17
Friday – adult $35 Advanced (at gate - $45) $17.50 – age 13-17
Saturday – adult $35 Advanced (at gate - $45) $17.50 – age 13-17
Sunday – adult $25 Advanced (at gate - $30) $17.50 – age 13-17
Pine Leaf Boys (LA Cajun,Creole) (Thu to Fri)
Jesse Lége and Bayou Brew (NY Cajun) (Thu to Fri)
Li'l Anne and Hot Cayenne (NY Zydeco) (Thu to Fri)
RedLine Zydeco (NY Zydeco) (Fri)
Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie (LA Zydeco,Creole) (Fri to Sat)
Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys (LA Cajun) (Fri to Sat)
Brian Jack & The Zydeco Gamblers (TX Zydeco) (Sat to Sun)
Feufollet (LA Cajun) (Sat to Sun)
Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp (IL Creole) (Sat to Sun)
The Iguanas (Sat)
Subdudes (Sun)
Jun 12 -14 (Fri-Sun) First Annual Ulster Cajun and Zydeco music and Dance Festival. For Details - http://www.mvresort1.com/musicfestival.html
Mountain Valley "Peg Leg Bates" Resort Club, Samsonville Rd, Kerhonkson, NY 12446. Motel rooms on site-reservations start April 15th, Plenty of camping right next to performance area, RV's welcome. Beautiful natural surroundings. Large wood dance floor in all weather covered pavilion. And Club house for after hours fun.
- June 12-Gates open 8am, Show starts 7pm to 12:30am
- June 13-Saturday, 10am to 12:30am
- June 14-Sunday, 10am to 6pm
TRAVEL (Google Map)
From Rochester - 270 mi (about 4 hours 47 mins)
From Ithaca - 165 mi (about 3 hours 19 mins)
TICKET INFO
Full Weekend Pass, Friday-Sunday
Advanced – full weekend - $80 advance price until June 5
At the Gate – full weekend - $90
Day Prices:
Friday Night – adult $15 Advanced thru June 5th (at gate - $20)
Saturday Day – adult $20 Advanced thru June 5th (at gate - $25)
Saturday Night – adult $25
Sunday – adult $20 Advanced thru June 5th (at gate - $25) $17.50 – age 13-17
Camping:
Weekend per person: adult $25 Advanced thru June 5th (at gate - $35)
Per night per person: adult $15 Advanced thru June 5th (at gate - $25)
RV for weekend: $40 No advance discount for RV’s
RV for one night: $20 No advance discount for RV’s
Those traveling long distaces may enter resort Thursday, June 11 for free.
Senior discount-65-older 15%. Children under 12-Free
Make checks payable to: Ulster Music & Dance Festival - send to: c/o Bill Molloy, 242 Beach Road, Poughquag, New York 12570
Info: contact Bill @ 845-724-5270 or Wmmolloy@bestweb.net
To volunteer: contact Kathy @ cell 774-239-6705 or Home-508-839-5924, Kahgator@verizon.net
RedLine Zydeco (NY Zydeco)
Roy Carrier and the Night Rockers (LA Zydeco)
Jesse Lége and Bayou Brew (NY Cajun)
All Night Ramblers Cajun Band (NY Cajun)
Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners (LA Zydeco)
Li'l Anne and Hot Cayenne (NY Zydeco)
Doc Marshalls (NY Cajun,Roots,Country)
More Bands TBA
Jul 3-5 (Sat-Sun) The Great Blue Heron Festival, 2361 Wait Corners Road, Panama, NY 14767   Info: (716) 487-1781
Donna the Buffalo (NY Zydeco,Roots) (Sat to Sun)
Li'l Anne and Hot Cayenne (NY Zydeco)
Multiple stages, including Dance Tent with a Large Plywood Dance Floor, as well as Children’s tent/activities, workshop tent, and a ‘glorious pond’ for swimming smack dab in the middle of the festival … it don’t get any better than that.
Info: (716) 487-1781
TRAVEL (Google Map)
From Rochester - 153 mi (about 2 hours 45 mins)
From Ithaca - 211 mi (about 3 hours 38 mins)
TICKET INFO
WEEKEND PASS (by MAY 7) - $55
Presale: WEEKEND PASS (after MAY 9) - $65
WEEKEND GATE PRICE - $75
ONE-DAY GATE PASSES (at gate only): Friday - $27 - Saturday - $33 - Sunday - $25
YOUTH TICKET (ages 12-15) - $40 Anytime (with any family order only) CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE!
No Camping without Weekend Pass
VEHICLE CAMPING
Upper lot: $45 per vehicle / weekend
Lower Lot, Quiet Area, & Across The Road: $35 per vehicle / weekend
Off Road Parking: $5 per vehicle / day - $10 weekend
No Charge For Tent Camping
Jul 16-19 (Thu-Sun) Finger Lakes Grass Roots Festival, Trumansburg Fairgrounds, Rt 96, Trumansburg, NY 14886. Info: (607) 387-5090
TRAVEL (Google Map)
From Rochester - 78.9 mi (about 1 hour 41 mins) 
From Ithaca - 10.1 mi (about 19 mins)
TICKET INFO
Adult 4-Day Pass: $75 through May 1
$95 advance sale after May 1 thru July 11
$110 at the gate
Youth 4-Day Pass: $55 (both in advance and at the gate) … children 12 and under are free with a parent or guardian
Day tickets will be sold at the gate only – COST TBD
Onsite Vehicle Camping is SOLD OUT
Onsite Tent Camping: $65
Aug 6-9 Buffalo Jambalaya, Ramblewood Camp, 2564 Silver Rd, Darlington, MD 21034. Event price includes room and board, with food prepared by a Cajun chef.
Info: (703) 749-7949
TRAVEL (Google Map)
From Rochester - 338 mi – about 6 hours 25 mins
From Ithaca - 288 mi – about 5 hours 15 mins
TICKET INFO:
Event price includes room and board, with food prepared by a Cajun chef. Click here for registration form.
Advanced (thru July 9) - Thursday-Sunday - $335; Friday-Sunday - $280
After July 9th - Thursday-Sunday - $385; Friday-Sunday - $330
Feufollet (LA Cajun)
Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole (LA Creole)
Andre Thierry And Zydeco Magic (CA Zydeco)
Michael Hart and Sharon Schiliro (Cajun Dance Instructors)
TBD (Zydeco Dance Instructors)
Sep 4-6 (Fri- Sun) Rhythm & Roots, Ninigret Park, 4900 Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI 02813. One of the must fun and inspiring Festival’s of the year. Wonderful mix of Cajun/Zydeco with other Roots-Americana bands. For Dancers – Paradise -Two large plywood dance floors covered by tents, one a dedicate dance tent, the other perfectly laid out for dancing and listening pleasure. When the official music stops at Midnight, the party with live music, jams, and dancing at the seaside camp site. Info: (888) 855-6940
TRAVEL (Google Map)
From Rochester - 410 mi – about 6 hours 47 mins
From Ithaca - 347 mi – about 6 hours 25 mins
TICKETS
FULL FESTIVAL TICKETS, 3-Day Non-Camping:
Advance: $110 (Thru Aug 15)
Gate: $130(After Aug 15)
FULL FESTIVAL TICKETS, 3-Day with Camping:
Early Bird Special: $145 (January 1 thru June 30, 2009)
Advance: $160 (July 1-Aug 15)
Gate: $175 (after Aug 15)
DAY TICKETS (Advance thru Aug 15) (Gate after Aug 15)
Friday Advance: $25; Gate: $30
Saturday Advance: $45; Gate: $50
Sunday Advance: $45; Gate: $50
Cajun/Zydeco Bands
Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys (Sat/Sun)
Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band (Fri/Sat/Sun)
Cedric Watson (Fri/Sat/Sun)
Corey Ledet (Sat/Sun)
Ed Poullard & Preston Frank (Fri/Sat/Sun)
Magnolia (Sat/Sun)
Li'l Anne and Hot Cayenne (Fri/Sat)
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Non-Cajun/Zydeco Bands:
Great Big Sea (Sun)
Hot Tuna (Sat)
Asleep at the Wheel (Sat)
Tab Benoit (Sat)
Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s (Sun)
The Lee Boys (Fri)
The Duhks (Fri/Sat)
Papa Mali (Sat)
The Travelin' McCourys (Fri)
Big Sandy & the Flyrite Boys (Sat/Sun)
Hot Tamale Brass Band (Sat/Sun)
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