Cajun Heartland State Fair

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

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.

2023 Coca Cola Grandstand Music Artists

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

Opening night only * (Thursday, May 25th)

Pig Races: 6 PM and 7:30 PM

Circus Hollywood: 8:15 PM

Puppy Pals: 6:45 PM and 9:00 PM

Weekday performances

Pig Races: 5:45 PM and 7:45 PM

Circus Hollywood: 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM

Puppy Pals: 7:15 PM and 9:15 PM

Weekend Performances and Memorial Day 

Pig Races: 2 PM - 5 PM - 7:45 PM

Circus Hollywood: 3 PM - 6 PM - 8:30 PM

Puppy Pals: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - 9:15 PM

Closing Day, Sunday June 4 

Pig Races: 2 PM - 4:15 PM - 6:30 PM

Circus Hollywood: 2:45 PM - 5:00 PM - 7:15 PM

Puppy Pals: 3:30 PM - 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM

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

Friday, May 26 from 7 PM - 10 PM: Duet Battle Royale presented by WWE Smackdown, winning duo takes home tickets to the June 23 Smackdown show at the CAJUNDOME. Sign up starting at 6:30 PM. 

Saturday, May 27, from 7 PM - 10 PM: Classic Country Saturday Night, sing for a chance to win prizes from Coca Cola and more

Sunday, May 28, from 7 PM - 10 PM: Disney Karaoke Night, sing for a chance to win prizes from Coca Cola and more

Friday, June 2, from 7 PM - 10 PM: Duet Battle Royale presented by WWE Smackdown, winning duo takes home tickets to the June 23 Smackdown show at the CAJUNDOME. Sign up starting at 6:30 PM. 

Saturday, June 3, from 7 PM - 10 PM: Taylor Swift Night presented by 99.1 KXKC - Dress for your favorite era and sing along with your fellow Swifties for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see Shania Twain live! 

Sunday, June 4, from 5 PM - 8 PM: Dust off your wardrobe, and join us for a costumed Disney Karaoke Night! Sing for your shot at some $50 prizes, including best in costume (kids), best in costume (teenager), best female costume (adult) and best male costume (adult), sponsored by the Stage Karaoke Bar. 

Be sure to visit all of our great food and craft vendors located throughout the fairgrounds!

• 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

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.

2023 CHSF HOTEL PARTNERS

Hilton Garden Inn (Located Across the Street from the CHSF)  
Call the Hotel Directly at 337-291-1977 and mention code CHSF23 or 
Book Your Room Online 

Homewood Suites by Hilton (Discounted Rate Available, Book by May 4)
Book Your Room Online

Put your brand in front of 50,000+ fair attendees during the 2023 Cajun Heartland State Fair!

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

Special Thanks to our 2023 Presenting Sponsor, LUS

As well as our additional supporting sponsors:

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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 Circus Hollywood, Pig Races, Puppy Pals Stunt Show & Table Room entertainment
• Free CAJUNDOME clear 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)

PURCHASE A #BIGSHOT VIP PASS

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. Half-Priced Ride Tickets are also available for purchase at participating ShopRite & Tobacco Plus locations listed below. 

VIEW ALL TICKET OPTIONS

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 Circus Hollywood, Pig Races, Puppy Pals Stunt Show & 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)

PURCHASE A #BIGSHOT VIP PASS

EARLY BIRD RIDE DISCOUNTS
(APRIL 15 - MAY 24 OR WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)

Advance discounted sales on Ride Tickets and Ride Wristbands will run April 15 @ 10 AM through May 24 @ 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 15 - May 24: 

• HALF PRICE RIDE TICKET SHEETS
  • Stop by the CAJUNDOME Box Office or your local ShopRite or Tobacco Plus store to purchase your advance ride ticket sheet voucher at half price ($12.50 for 20 ride tickets).
    Regular Price at Fairgrounds $25 for 20 tickets. Limited quantity available.
  • PURCHASE HALF PRICE RIDE TICKET SHEETS
• $25 ADVANCE RIDE WRISTBANDS   
  • Stop by the CAJUNDOME Box Office or a participating retailer below to purchase a daily ride wristband voucher in advance for $25 each. Limited quantity available. Redeem voucher on the day of your choice at the CAJUNDOME Box Office only. Sale ends May 24 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 29 only at the CAJUNDOME Box Office only. Sale ends May 28 or while supplies last.
  • PURCHASE MEMORIAL DAY RIDE WRISTBANDS
• MEGA PACK / FAMILY PACK $95.00
  • (INCLUDES 4 RIDE WRISTBAND & 4 FAIR ADMISSION VOUCHERS) 
    • Purchase your discounted #MEGApack in advance for only $95 which includes 4 ride wristbands and fair admission vouchers to redeem on any day of the fair! (You save $45!) Limited quantity available (500 packs).
    • PURCHASE A MEGA PACK
• Admission Ticket Early Bird Savings: Purchase Your Admission Ticket Early and Save $2! Stop by the CAJUNDOME Box Office April 15 to May 24 and purchase your admission tickets for only $3 each. 

PARTICIPATING SHOP RITE RETAILERS

PARTICIPATING TOBACCO PLUS LOCATIONS

Make plans to join us at the Cajun Fried Pickleball Classic taking place in Lafayette, LA, at the CAJUNDOME Convention Center May 26 - 28, 2023!

REGISTER NOW

Round Robin - Men's, Women's & Mixed Doubles - Non-Sanctioned

Friday (May 26) - Optional Add-On Pickleball Clinics Hosted by TBD; Practice Courts (Afternoon); Player Welcome Reception & Social from 5 PM - 7 PM with Registration Check-In and crawfish boil presented by the Louisiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board

Saturday (May 27) - Men's and Women's Doubles
Sunday (May 28) - Mixed Doubles

CAJUNDOME Convention Center
444 CAJUNDOME Blvd.
Lafayette, LA 70506

Our age brackets will be 19-35, and 35+, 50+ 60+ 70+, 80+
Registration is by skill level: <3.0, 3.5, 4.0 & 4.5+.
Please note: Groups may be combined or split to facilitate play.

Final Registration Closes Friday, May 12 @ 11:00 A.M.

$85.00  Registration Fee 
** Please make sure your partner registers as well and is paid within 7 days or you may be placed on a waiting list.

A team must play at the skill level of the higher rated player and the age of the younger player. If you do not have a rating and are self rating, please advise tournament directors. Tournament Directors will have final say in self rating.

Weekend Schedule
Friday - Optional Pickleball Clinic Add-On, hosted by TBD.
Registration Check-In opens at 2 PM. Practice courts will be available on Friday on a first come basis from 2 PM- 7 PM. Please make an effort to share courts if necessary to ensure everyone gets a chance. A player welcome reception will be held from 5 PM - 7 PM with live entertainment, select food & beverage and door prizes.

Saturday- Men's and Women's Doubles. Check in to begin at 7:15 AM- Matches will start at 8 AM. (exact start times for each division will be available Wednesday evening/Thursday morning ) Courts are available for warm up Saturday morning starting at 7:30 AM.

Sunday- Mixed Doubles. Check in to begin at 7:15 AM- Matches will start at 8 AM. (exact start times for each division will be available Wednesday evening/Thursday morning) Courts are available for warm up Sunday morning starting at 7:30 AM.

Each division will play a round robin format. All matches will be best 2 out of 3 to 11 win by 1, 3rd game to 15 win by 2 if needed. Groups may be combined or split to facilitate play.

REGISTER NOW

HOTEL PARTNERS
Hilton Garden Inn (Located Across the Street from the CHSF)  
Call the Hotel Directly at 337-291-1977 and mention code CHSF23 or 
Book Your Room Online 

TownePlace Suites Lafayette South 
119 Lake Farm Road | Lafayette, La USA 70578
Call 337-408-8700 and ask for the Cajun Fried Pickleball Group Rate
Book Online  Rates start at $104/night

Homewood Suites by Hilton (Discounted Rate Available, Book by May 4)
Book Your Room Online

Special Thanks to Our Pickleball Classic Sponsors:

We are excited to announce that on Friday, May 26, Pickleball Rocks will be hosting two clinics for a chance to improve your skills. Spots are limited, so Sign Up today to claim your spot for either clinic. View the flyer below for information on how to sign up!