At the Hardin County FairÂgrounds in Glendale on WedÂnesÂday evening, a large crowd gathered on a set of bleachers to witness what was billed as âThe Fastest Pigs in the South.â Laid out before the audience was a small fenced-in race track and a trailer that contained the contenders in an event known simply as a Pig Race.
Throughout the course of the race event, groups of pigs lined up at the start of the track, racing for a bowl of food that met them at the end. Before each race, announcer Luddie Ackerman called on children in the audience to place their bets on which pig would win. Those who bet on the winning pig were given a free cup of food to feed animals in the All American Petting Zoo, which was adjacent to the race track.
It s been a few years since the Cajun Heartland State Fair at the Cajundome has had big-time live entertainment and we re happy to announce that those concerts are back.
The Cajundome is presenting the Cajun Heartland Music Festival on May 27-29, 2021. However, the live music will have a different feel. For the first time ever, the Cajundome will have concerts inside for the Cajun Heartland State Fair. (Inside = cool temps!)
If country music is what you fancy, then you have an opportunity to enjoy a plethora of great national and local talent over two nights.
Who s playing and when?
One of the hottest bands of the 90s and 00s, Diamond Rio, will be headlining on Thursday, May 27. Newcomer, and Louisiana native, Lainey Wilson will open the show in addition to Acadiana favorite Blaine Roy & Second Wind.
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One change for this year s CHSF is that the organizers are welcoming a new ride partner, Gold Star Amusements, whose Midway will feature classic super rides and more.
Another highlight will be Lagniappe Lane which includes free attractions such as the Show Me Safari Petting Zoo & Swine Races, the World of Wonders, Texas Tommy s Wild West Revue and Crawfish Village featuring daily entertainment and local food vendors.
There will be additional policies and procedures for this year s fair in relation to COVID-19. Face coverings will be required for entry and while on the grounds except while actively eating or drinking.
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