Cajun Heartland State Fair

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Join Us For The Cajun Heartland State Fair! 

Presented by LUS

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CHSF Logo website large.jpgThe 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 2, 2024. 

We are excited to continue our partnership with ride operator Gold Star Amusements that will provide numerous super rides and classic favorites 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!

 

2024 Fair Dates & Hours

Fair Admission Hours: (Gate Open / Gate Close)

  • Thursday, May 23rd: 5pm-10pm
    • Daily Admission Fee $5 for ages 6 & up
  • Friday, May 24th: 5pm-10pm
    • Daily Admission Fee $5 for ages 6 & up until 7 PM
    • $10 Admission Fee for ages 6 & up after 7 PM
  • Saturday, May 25th: 12pm-10pm
    • Daily Admission Fee $5 for ages 6 & up until 7 PM
    • $10 Admission Fee for ages 6 & up after 7 PM
  • Sunday, May 26th: 12pm-10pm
    • Daily Admission Fee $5 for ages 6 & up 
  • Monday, May 27th: 2pm-9pm
    • Daily Admission Fee $5 for ages 6 & up
  • Tuesday, May 28th: 5pm-9pm
    • Daily Admission Fee $5 for ages 6 & up
  • Wednesday, May 29th: 5pm-9pm
    • Daily Admission Fee $5 for ages 6 & up
  • Thursday, May 30th: 5pm-9pm
    • Daily Admission Fee $5 for ages 6 & up
  • Friday, May 31st: 5pm-10pm
    • Daily Admission Fee $5 for ages 6 & up until 7 PM
    • $10 Admission Fee for ages 6 & up after 7 PM
  • Saturday, June 1st: 12pm-10pm
    • Daily Admission Fee $5 for ages 6 & up until 7 PM
    • $10 Admission Fee for ages 6 & up after 7 PM
  • Sunday, June 2nd: 12pm-8pm
    • Daily Admission Fee $5 for ages 6 & up

The Admission Gate will close nightly at posted time, no new admissions will be permitted after that.

Midway rides will continue operation for one hour past the gate closing time. 

2024 Advance Discount Ride Tickets & Ride Wristbands

2024 Specials Coming Soon.

Ride tickets and wristbands are available for purchase during the Cajun Heartland State Fair at the CAJUNDOME Box Office and at the Midway ticket booths. Discounted Advance Purchase Ride Wristbands are available for purchase at participating ShopRite & Tobacco Plus locations listed below. 

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NEW! The #BIGSHOT FAIR VIP PASS

The $25 VIP Pass ($75+ value) includes the following:

  • Admission into the fair each day
  • Two FREE single-day bring-a-friend admission tickets
  • Access to all FREE concerts on the Fair’s Grandstand Stage, shows & attractions including performances at Sea Lion Splash, Scott's World of Magic & Table Room entertainment
  • Free CAJUNDOME clear tote bag (available to the first 250 VIP pass holders redeemed.)
  • Fair & Ride Wristband Coupon Book, redeemable at the CAJUNDOME Box Office
  • Admission into the Opening Night VIP Party in the Table Room
  • $75+ VALUE
  • VIP passes are limited and only available in advance of the Fair or while supplies last.  Additional convenience fees apply to Ticketmaster online purchases. VIP tickets go on sale April 17. (Only 250 Available)

ARLY BIRD RIDE DISCOUNTS
(APRIL 5 - MAY 22 OR WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)

Advance discounted sales on Daily Unlimited Ride Wristbands will run April 5 @ 10 AM through May 22 @ 4 PM, while supplies last, and can be purchased online 24/7 at Ticketmaster, at the CAJUNDOME Box Office, Monday through Friday 10 AM - 4 PM, or one of our official retailers below. Additional convenience fees apply to Ticketmaster purchases. 

The following advance ticket sale offers are available April 5 - May 22: 

  • $25 ADVANCE RIDE WRISTBANDS   
    • Stop by the CAJUNDOME Box Office or a participating retailer below to purchase a daily unlimited ride wristband voucher in advance for $25 each. Limited quantity available. Redeem voucher on the day of your choice at the CAJUNDOME Box Office to exchange voucher for that day's wristband. Sale ends May 22 or while supplies last.
    • PURCHASE MY CHOICE RIDE WRISTBANDS
  • $20 MEMORIAL DAY ADVANCE SALE RIDE WRISTBANDS   
    • Stop by the CAJUNDOME Box Office to purchase a MEMORIAL DAY ride wristband voucher in advance for $20 each. Limited quantity available. Voucher can be redeemed on May 27 only at the CAJUNDOME Box Office only. Sale ends Sunday, May 26 or while supplies last.
    • PURCHASE MEMORIAL DAY RIDE WRISTBANDS
  • MEGA PACK / FAMILY PACK $100.00
    • (INCLUDES 4 RIDE WRISTBAND & 4 FAIR ADMISSION VOUCHERS) 
      • Purchase your discounted #MEGApack in advance for only $100 which includes 4 ride wristbands and 4 fair admission vouchers to redeem on any day of the fair! (You save $40!) Limited quantity available (500 packs).
      • PURCHASE A MEGA PACK
  • Admission Ticket Early Bird Savings: Purchase Your Admission Ticket Early and Save! Stop by the CAJUNDOME Box Office April 5 to May 22 to purchase your admission tickets in advance. 

PARTICIPATING SHOP RITE RETAILERS

520 W. Summer Dr. Abbeville
4108 Hwy 90 East Broussard
525 S. Parkerson Crowley
2600 North Parkerson Crowley
2597 N. Parkerson Crowley
  1823 Elton Road Jennings
400 W. Congress Lafayette
1900 Dulles Dr. Lafayette
301 Verot School Rd. Lafayette
1110 N. University Lafayette
2400 West Congress Lafayette
3555 North University Lafayette
2301 Ambassador Caffery Lafayette
301 Calcasieu Lake Authur
2411 South Union Street Opelousas
17634 Hwy 190 Port Barre
17681 Hwy 190 Port Barre
800 The Blvd. Rayne
129 Frontage Rd. Rayne
312 N. Main Street St. Martinville

PARTICIPATING TOBACCO PLUS LOCATIONS

1563 North Parkerson Ave. Crowley
3044 West Pinhook Lafayette
1906 Ambassodor Caffery Lafayette
4311 Johnston St.  Lafayette
1005 E. Admiral Doyle New Iberia

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Put your brand in front of 50,000+ fair attendees during the 2024 Cajun Heartland State Fair!

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

Special Thanks to our 2024 Presenting Sponsor, LUS

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As well as our additional supporting sponsors:

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MANDEZ's Restaurants

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Grandstand Entertainment (Music & Variety Acts)

Registration for 2024 entertainment is now closed for submissions. 

Thanks to last year's 2023 Coca Cola Grandstand Music Artists:

5/25/23 Thursday Rusty Metoyer & The Zydeco Crush 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
5/25/23 Thursday Thunderkiss 8:30 PM-11:00 PM
5/26/23 Friday Dr C & the Gris Gris 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
5/26/23 Friday Zach Edwards & Medicine Band 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
5/26/23 Friday One Trick Pony 9:00 PM -10:45 PM
5/27/23 Saturday Mathew Ewing & the AllStar Band 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
5/27/23 Saturday Daniel Mock 5:30 PM- 6:30 PM
5/27/23 Saturday Michael Scott Boudreaux 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
5/27/23 Saturday Clay Cormier 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
5/28/23 Sunday Cajun Roots 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
5/28/23 Sunday Raikwon Green 6:00 PM -8:30 PM
5/28/23 Sunday Parish County Line 9:00 PM - 10:45PM
5/29/23 Monday Crowe Boys 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM
5/29/23 Monday LVVRS 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
5/29/23 Monday Full Circle 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/30/23 Tuesday Lindsay Council 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
5/30/23 Tuesday Julian Primeaux  8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
5/31/23 Wednesday Eighties Experience 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
5/31/2023 Wednesday Okay, Boomhauer 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
6/1/23 Thursday Keely Brennan 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
6/1/23 Thursday Tyler Joseph  8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
6/2/23 Friday Adam Leger Band 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
6/2/23 Friday Dustin Sonnier 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
6/3/23 Saturday Swampland Revival 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
6/3/23 Saturday Shotgun Lillie 4:30 PM -6:30 PM
6/3/23 Saturday New Natives Brass Band 7:00 PM- 8:30 PM
6/3/23 Saturday LA ROXX 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
6/4/23 Sunday Geno Delafose 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
6/4/23 Sunday Gerald Gruenig & Gentilly Zydeco 4:30 PM- 6:30 PM
6/4/23 Sunday Undivided Band 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Plus, don't miss nightly entertainment in the Table Room!

5/26/23 Friday WWE Friday Night Smackdown Presents Karaoke Duets! Grab a partner and sing your chance to win a pair of tickets to WWE Smackdown at the CAJUNDOME on Friday, June 23rd.  7 PM - 10 PM
5/27/23 Saturday It's a Classic Country Saturday Night of Karaoke presented by Thomas Rhett's Home Team Tour! Come on out and sing for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Thomas Rhett at the CAJUNDOME on June 16th! 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/28/23 Sunday Bring the whole family for a little Disney Karaoke Night presented by the Stage Karaoke Bar! 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
5/29/23 Monday DJ Pug & DJ Young are in the house to get you dancing on Monday!  6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
5/30/23 Tuesday Come pass a good time with live music by Carter Parsons! 7 PM - 8 PM
5/31/2023 Wednesday DJ Bug Gigabyte is ready to hype the crowd with a Wednesday night EDM set! 7 PM - 9 PM
6/1/23 Thursday DJ Moose Harris is ready to pump up the dance floor for your Thursday night edition! 7 PM - 9 PM
6/2/23 Friday WWE Friday Night Smackdown Presents Karaoke Duets! Grab a partner and sing your chance to win a pair of tickets to WWE Smackdown at the CAJUNDOME on Friday, June 23rd.  7 PM - 10 PM
6/3/23 Saturday Karaoke Returns with your favorite POP2K hits, so brush up your Britney, Xtina, and Backstreet Boys moves! 7 PM - 10 PM
6/4/23 Sunday Bring the whole family for a little Disney Karaoke Night presented by the Stage Karaoke Bar! Plus, don't miss the Costume Contest and Cash Prizes sponsored by the Stage Karaoke Bar! 7 PM - 10 PM

Food & Craft Vendors

The 2024 Vendor Application is now available online. 

2024 CHSF Vendor Application

Thanks to our 2023 vendor program participants:

  • Kane's Pit Stop (Big Boy Burgers, Funnel Cakes, Fried Oreos and more! Located on the West side of the CAJUNDOME near the Circus corner)
  • Fun Foods (Funnel Cakes, Fried Oreos and more! Located on the West side of the CAJUNDOME near the Coca Cola Grandstand)
  • B Boy's Backyard BBQ (Porksteak sandwiches, sausage poboys and more! Located on the West side of the CAJUNDOME near the Coca Cola Grandstand)
  • Crazy Bout Crawfish (Boiled Crawfish, Crawfish & Spinach Dip Bread bowls and more, located at the CAJUNDOME main entrance canopy) 
  • Shugga Shacc (Wings, plate lunches and more! Located in front of the CAJUNDOME main entrance canopy near the kiddie land rides.)
  • AsianCajun (A delicious combination of Asian and Cajun dishes! Located in front of the CAJUNDOME main entrance canopy near the kiddie land rides.)
  • Mac & Peas  (Mouthwatering BBQ plate lunches right here at the CHSF! Located in front of the CAJUNDOME main entrance canopy near the kiddie land rides.)
  • Sweet Magnolia's Creamery- Get something simply frozen on this hot summer day! Located in front of the Convention Center near the kiddie rides- Memorial Day weekend only)
  • 6 Girls' Crafts
  • T-Bon Inc.
  • Wilson Hair Care
  • LeafFilter
  • El Sherpa
  • Floor & Decor
  • Big Juicy's Creations
  • Airbrush Alex
  • Jean'lees Boutique
  • After Hours Creations
  • Wayne's Leather & Woodworks
  • Landry Arts Caricatures
  • Blue Basin Canna

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 musiccuisinefestivalshistorycultureshoppingarchitecture, arts, outdoorswildlife 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%

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    
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!
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.

Day of Fair Ride Tickets & Wristbands

DAY OF EVENT RIDE TICKET & WRISTBAND INFORMATION

  • RIDE TICKETS 

    • Purchase ride tickets at any fairgrounds ticket booth 
    • Single Ride Ticket $1.50/each
    • 20 Ticket Sheet for $25 ($1.25/ticket)
    • 50 Ticket Sheet for $50 ($1/ticket)
    • Advance purchase ride ticket vouchers must be redeemed at the CAJUNDOME Box Office only. 
       
  • RIDE WRISTBANDS (DAY OF & MY CHOICE)  
    • Purchase an all-day unlimited ride wristband at any fairgrounds ticket booth for $30. May 29 Memorial Day ride wristband special $25. 
    • My Choice Wristband Voucher: Purchase a $30 ride wristband voucher at the Box Office to redeem on any single day of the fair! (Valid for one day use. Limited quantity available.) 
    • Any discount codes or advance purchase vouchers must be redeemed at the CAJUNDOME Box Office. 
  • MEGA PACK / FAMILY PACK $120
    • (INCLUDES 4 RIDE WRISTBAND & 4 FAIR ADMISSION VOUCHERS) 
    • Available at Box Office Only
      • Buy in Bulk & Save with the #MEGApack for only $120 which includes 4 ride wristbands and 4 fair admission tickets to redeem on any single day of the fair! (You Save $20!) While supplies last.

Attraction Show Times

Opening night only * (Thursday, May 23rd)

Sea Lion Splash

Scott's World of Magic

Safari Station

 

Weekday performances

Sea Lion Splash

Scott's World of Magic

Safari Station

 

Weekend Performances and Memorial Day 

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Scott's World of Magic

Safari Station

 

Closing Day, Sunday June 4 

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Scott's World of Magic

Safari Station

 

Future Headliners Karaoke Club in the Table Room

2023 Future Headliners Karaoke Club in the Table Room (Presented by the Stage Karaoke Bar)

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