21st Smoked Meat Festival Set for This Fri & Sat, June 28-29 in Ville Platte

The 21st Le Festival de la Viande Boucanee (The Smoked Meat Festival) will be held this Friday and Saturday, June 28 & 29th at the Ville Platte Civic Center and Grounds.

There are many highlights of the festival including the World Championship Meat Cook-Off. Backyard cooks along with professionals rise to the task of preparing meats in varied and imaginative ways, all in hopes of being crowned a "World Champion".

In addition, you will be able to enjoy great Cajun food and fantastic music. Both nights are packed with some great local and national talent.

Friday, June 28
6:00pm-8:00pm - Wicked Waters
8:00pm-10:00pm - Jamie Bergeron & the Kickin' Cajuns
10:00pm-12:00am - Category 6

Saturday, June 29
6:00pm-8:15pm - James Dupré
8:15pm-10:30pm - 90 Degrees West
10:30pm-12:00am - John Michael Montgomery

The Festival is dedicated to veterans of all military branches.