Get ready to spice up your taste buds and experience the soul of Louisiana. <\/p>\n
Dance, dine and have a ragin’ Cajun good time where Southern culture and hospitality turn historic downtown Kent into a “Little Louisiana!”<\/p>\n
That’s how Kent Downtown Partnership is promoting its Cajun Fest, which will run from 2 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19 in downtown Kent at Burlington Green Park, 201 E. Meeker St.<\/p>\n
Live music and dancing will keep festival-goers entertained throughout the day, with performances by local and regional Cajun and Zydeco bands.<\/p>\n
Visitors can expect an authentic experience of the vibrant and lively culture of Louisiana, Cajun-themed food trucks, beer\/wine garden, vendors\/artists, and activities for the kids, according to Kent Downtown Partnership.<\/p>\n
Music will be provided by Bayou Envie, Zydeco Locals, Portland-based band Too Loose Cajun\/Zydeco and Eric “Two Scoop” Moore, and 2nd line parade led by the JBLM Bigfoot Brass Band<\/p>\n
Food vendors include Dat Creole Soul, Po’ boy n’ Tings, The BBQ Man, Where Ya at Matt, Al’s Sausage, The Village Perk, South 2 West Boiled Peanuts, Cheddar Boy Popcorn and more to come.<\/p>\n
Mardi Gras-style costumes are encouraged.<\/p>\n