The Cane River region has a rich tradition of live musical performance. The community was once home to numerous juke joints and dance halls, where farmworkers could enjoy an evening of live Creole music, blues, jazz or early rock and roll. In honor of this tradition Cane River Creole National Historical Park will join together with the Cane River National Heritage Area to host the 8th Annual Cane River Music Festival at Oakland Plantation Saturday, May 20 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. This event is free to the public.

Bring chairs, blankets, food, drink, friends and family and relax under the shade of the Oak Allée.

The 2017 musical lineup features both returning favorites and new talent!

11 a.m. – Big Max & the Harmonics

12 p.m. – LaCour Trio

1 p.m. – Landry & Co.

2 p.m. – Meyka Inc.

3 p.m. – Goldman Thibodeaux & the Lawtell Playboys

Join us for a fun day of music and more! There will be a Bluegrass Jam Session on the Doctor’s

Cottage porch from 2-4 p.m. and the Natchitoches Parish Library will be on hand for

face painting and games! Come explore the Cane River National Heritage.

Oakland Plantation is located at 4386 Highway 494 in Natchez.