Bayou Bon Vivant Cajun Music & Food Festival
Town Point Park · Norfolk, Virginia
May 15 — May 17, 2026
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The Experience
The Bayou Bon Vivant is a three-day celebration of the tastes, tunes, and traditions of New Orleans and Louisiana Cajun culture, held along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront at Town Point Park. The festival features world-renowned jazz and Cajun musicians, authentic Cajun cuisine (beignets, gumbo, étouffée, jambalaya), a 30+ vendor New Orleans Arts Market, and family-friendly activities including crocodile and reptile exhibits. Friday admission is free until 2 PM, making it accessible for all.