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Bayou Bon Vivant: A Cajun Music, Food & Arts Celebration

Bayou Bon Vivant - Norfolk VA

Don’t miss it! Bayou Bon Vivant: A Cajun Music, Food & Arts Celebration is coming to Norfolk on Friday & Saturday, May 14 & 15, 2021!

Where: Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront

When:

  • Friday, May 14, 2021 from 4-9pm
  • Saturday, May 15, 2021 from 12-9pm 
Description: The French term Bon Vivant translates to “a person who enjoys the good things in life, especially good food and drink” and the Bayou Bon Vivant: Cajun Music, Food & Arts Celebration brings the iconic tastes, tunes, and traditions of New Orleans to right here in Downtown Norfolk. From juicy handfuls of crawfish to the sounds of blues, jazz, zydeco, and brass, the Bayou Bon Vivant captures the vibrant spirit of Louisiana and transforms it into a two-day celebration along the Elizabeth River.
 
TICKETS/CIRCLES:
Premier Seating: $25 per circle
Reserved Seating: $10 per circle
GA Circle: Free (first-come, first-served)
* Circles include four guests.
 
MUSIC:
Friday, 5-6:30pm: Hot Gumbo Brass Band
Friday, 7:30-9pm: Audacity Brass Band
Saturday, 1-5pm: Olde James River Jazz Band
Saturday, 5-6:30pm: Zydeco-A-Go-Go
Saturday, 7:30-9pm: Jonathon Boogie Long
 
FOOD (available for drive-thru pickup!):
Lousiana Crawfish
Jambalaya
Cajun Chicken Wings
Red Beans & Rice
Beignets
 
ARTS:
Louisiana Arts Guild
Curated Mardi Gras Floats
Local Artisans
 
More Information and Tickets: CLICK HERE

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