Cajun Fest 2025

Get ready to put some south in your mouth!

Cajun Fest is the Mardi Gras of the Midwest, an all day celebration of Cajun culture through food, live music, and interactive entertainment, brought to life by Louisiana transplants and Iowan natives aiming to add a touch of spice to Iowa nice.

Join us for A good time with good food for a good cause!

A group of people at a Cajun festival, with one person wearing a colorful mask and costume, surrounded by others in purple clothing with themed accessories.
Crowd of people enjoying an outdoor festival, some wearing colorful beads and face paint, with tents and buildings in the background.
Table filled with cooked crawfish and roasted gator surrounded by fresh greens, people serving themselves at an outdoor food event.
Hot Sauce Showdown contestants at Cajun Fest 2024
Three Cajun Fest attendees wearing their crawfish shirts
Two people in colorful Mardi Gras-themed outfits, including jester hats and beads, stand outdoors holding a fake alligator. In the background, there are plants, flowers, and a beaded arch.
Outdoor music concert with Nola Jazz Band Performing
Girl enjoying activities at Camp Cajun.
The Comancheros performing at Cajun Fest 2024.
Group of five people posing at an outdoor event, wearing colorful and patterned clothing, with tents and trees in the background.
Group of children wearing colorful costumes and beaded necklaces, with one child having face paint, outdoors at a festival or event at Cajun Fest
Attendees posing at the caricature artist holding Cajun Fest 2024 Bayou Brew by Singlespeed