Bon Ton Festival Returns to Carlyss This Weekend

🐊 KNGT 🐊 | Lake Charles, LA — This weekend, the Bon Ton Festival is BACK!! Bringing three full days of fun, music, and family time to Carlyss American. Hosted by the St. Theresa Catholic Church, the Bon Ton Festival starts today, September 19th and goes till Sunday, September 21st, 2025. Admission and parking are completely FREE! Did I mention that every dollar spent at the festival stays local and helps support the church and its programs.

Carnival Rides and Family Fun

Carnival rides will light up the grounds all weekend. They open Tonight at 6:00 pm, Saturday at 11:00 am, and Sunday at 11:00 am. Kids can enjoy the rides while parents enjoy music and food. The rides close each night once the music ends, with the final chance to ride coming Sunday at 4:00 pm. There will also be games, local food, and plenty of places to sit back and relax.

Live Music Lineup

The Bon Ton Festival is known for its Cajun flavor, and this year’s music lineup keeps that tradition alive:

• Friday, Sept. 19

  • 8:00 to 10:00 pm - Jamie Bergeron & The Kickin' Cajuns

• Saturday, Sept. 20

  • 10:00 am to 1:00 pm - Blaine Duplechain & Mudd Flatts

  • 1:00 to 4:00 pm - Zydecane

  • 6:00 to 10:00 pm - Boomerang

• Sunday, Sept. 21

  • 12:30 to 3:00 pm - Mark Reeves & Twisted X

Between shows, festivalgoers can enjoy the Mass at 4:00 pm on Saturday, followed by a live auction inside the church.

A Festival with Heart

The Bon Ton Festival is more than just fun. A chance for Family and Friedns to come together, celebrate, and raise money for a church that has been a part of the community for generations. With free admission, free parking, and something for everyone, this an event you are not gonna wanna miss, and one Southwest Louisiana traditions worth showing up for.