The plaque commemorating the 50th anniversary is also shown. Fred's Lounge may have become a shrine for Cajun culture, but that fact does not at all interfere with the joie de vivre experienced by the patrons. Mamou musicians, in particular the musicians who have performed at Fred's, have been a major force in expanding the audience for Cajun music far beyond Southwest Louisiana. Cajun Music Festival. Held the Friday and Saturday of the first full weekend in June, the festival includes a variety of Cajun musicians and groups.
Visitors can just enjoy the music or join the crowds on the dance floor.
The festival also offers instructional classes in dancing, fiddle making, and quilting. Click here for a few digital pictures of the 1999 and 2000 Cajun Music Festivals. The Mamou Zydeco and Blues Festival. Held in October at the Mamou Civic Center the first Friday and Saturday in October, this festival kicks off with a dance Friday night and continues on Saturday with bands performing a mixture of blues and zydeco. Food booths offer the best in Cajun and Creole cooking.