Welcome to a weekend of Cajun music and dance with the very finest tradition-bearers. This year’s festival features Jesse Lége and Cameron Fontenot. We offer multiple levels of instruction in Cajun fiddle, accordion and dance, plus cultural discussions, jam sessions, parties, traditional food and more!

Schedule of Events

Friday

6:00-7:00 - Registration - FV Staff - Lobby

6:00-7:00 - Jamming - Cajun Staff - Gallery (Basement)

7:00 - Dance Party - Cajun Staff - Main Hall

Saturday

8:30-9:15 - Breakfast - RedBarn Catering - Main Hall

9:30-10:30 - Beg./Int. Guitar - Betsy Terr - Craft Room

Beginning Fiddle - Brian O’Donnell - Costume Room

Beginning Accordion - Gene Losey - Music Room

9:30-11:30 - Dance Workshop - Ellen Keane - Main Hall

10:45-11:45 - All-Levels Jam - Jesse Lége and Cameron Fontenot - Gallery

12:00-12:50 - Cajun Cultural Discussion Jesse, Cameron, and Lynne Terr - Main Hall

1:00-1:45 - Lunch - RedBarn Catering - Main Hall

2:00-3:00 - Beginning Fiddle - Brian O’Donnell - Gallery 

2:00-4:00 - Dance Workshop II - Ellen Keane - Main Hall

Intermediate Accordion - Charlie Terr - Schoolhouse

Advanced Fiddle - Cameron Fontenot - Costume Room

Advanced Accordion - Jesse Lége - Music Room

3:00-4:00 - Guitar: All Levels - Betsy Terr - Craft Room

Intermediate Fiddle - Brian O’Donnell - Gallery

4:00-6:30 - Open Jamming - Everywhere!

6:30-7:30 - Dinner - RedBarn Catering - Main Hall

7:45 - Dance Party - Main Hall

Sunday

9:00-9:45 - Breakfast - RedBarn Catering - Main Hall

10:00-11:00 - Dance Workshop - Ellen Keane - Main Hall

Beg/Intermediate Fiddle - Brian O’Donnell - Gallery

Intermediate Accordion - Charlie Terr - Schoolhouse

Advanced Fiddle - Cameron Fontenot - Costume Room

Advanced Accordion - Jesse Lége - Music Room

11:00-12:00 - Last Dance - Cajun Staff - Main Hall

12:00 - Lunch - RedBarn Catering - Main Hall

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Date: April 11 – 13, 2025

Location: Folklore Village

3210 County Road BB, Dodgeville, WI 53533

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