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2026 THE MERIDIAN

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2025 THE HALL

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2024 DOWNTOWN DES MOINES

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2023 DOWNTOWN DES MOINES

2022 JR’s southpork ranch

2021 Captain Roy’s

A group of people at a Cajun festival standing on stage. They are wearing colorful outfits and festive accessories, with one person dressed in a vibrant, elaborate costume and mask. Some are wearing bead necklaces and purple shirts. There is visible

Cajun Fest chefs

Attendees with a filled table of crawfish at Cajun Fest

Hot Sauce Showdown contest

Children at Cajun Fest

The Comancheros performing at Cajun Fest 2024.

Two people sitting outdoors under a tree, one holding a can of Bayou Brew. The man is wearing a Duke basketball jersey and sunglasses, and the woman has tattoos and beads. Both are smiling.

Man wearing colorful Mardi Gras beads pointing at camera, surrounded by outdoor festival crowd.

Two women dancing and posing at Cajun Fest Iowa.

The crowd goes wild during the bead toss at Cajun Fest

Crawfish won't suck themselves – attendees wear funny shirts at Cajun Fest

Legendary attendees with a pile of crawfish at Cajun Fest

Crawfish boil with corn, potatoes, and sausage on a table outdoors.

Royal Court winners at Cajun Fest 2023.

A lively crowd enjoying an outdoor festival under clear skies, with people reaching up, some wearing colorful shirts and sunglasses. Background includes tents, tables, and trees.

Woman outdoors holding plates of food, smiling at a festival or outdoor event with tents and people in the background.

Committee members posing at Cajun Fest 2024

Group of people sitting and standing outdoors at an event, wearing colorful clothing and accessories, with tables and food in the background.

Two women with blue tongues smiling at a table surrounded by people at an outdoor event; crawfish tray and plastic cups on the table.

Canned beverage labeled 'Cajun Fest Refresh' next to food trays with corn and crawfish

Outdoor festival with people enjoying drinks, a woman in a colorful hat and necklace posing energetically, and a man in a banana-patterned shirt smiling. Tents and tables visible in the background.

Two women wearing colorful attire and accessories, including a cap, sunglasses, and beaded necklaces, standing outdoors with trees in the background. One woman is smiling slightly while the other appears content.

Group of people holding up plastic cups with beverages, enjoying a meal of crawfish outdoors, wearing casual clothing and beads.

Group of people at an outdoor crawfish boil, with trays of crawfish and drinks on a table, surrounded by a crowd and a building.

Woman wearing a blue "Crawfish is my spirit animal" shirt, holding a crawfish, sitting at an outdoor event with picnic tables and people in the background.

A person holding a beer can labeled "Confluence Brewing Company Cajun Fest German Style Festbier Refresh," 1 pint, 5.6% alcohol by volume. The can has a purple background with decorative patterns including wheat and crawfish illustrations.

Crawfish boil with corn and sausage on a table covered in paper, surrounded by people eating.

Two people enjoying a meal at an outdoor event, eating crawfish and other foods at a table with disposable plates and cups.

Two people posing in a cutout board, one as a chef and the other as a lobster in a pot, against a blue background.

A woman wearing sunglasses and a cap holding a crawfish at an outdoor seafood event. She has a playful expression and her white shirt has some stains. There are people and picnic tables in the background.

Group of people at an outdoor picnic table with food and drinks, near a waterfront, under a blue umbrella, and decorated with colorful beads.

Yellow T-shirt with "Cajun Fest Boil & Brew" text and shrimp graphic, on checkered tablecloth.

A group of people sitting around a table with a red checkered tablecloth, smiling and raising their arms in celebration. The table has drinks and food items. They are outdoors under blue umbrellas, with more people and tables in the background.

Children crafting at an outdoor event with colorful yarn balls and glue on a red checkered tablecloth.

Man in blue tank top holding two red drinks with straws, smiling outside a food vendor stand, with people around him. Sunny day with green trees in background.

A woman applying face paint on a young girl at an outdoor event with red checkered tablecloths in the background.

Crawfish boil featuring corn, potatoes, and drinks on a picnic table with people eating.

Outdoor music performance at Cajun Fest, featuring a musician with a guitar and keyboard. The performer is wearing a patterned shirt and sunglasses, singing into a microphone.

Two smiling women posing outdoors, one in a striped tank top and jean shorts, wearing colorful beads, the other in a purple dress with lace and a headscarf, holding hands.

Group of people enjoying a casual outdoor gathering, eating seafood and holding red cups, with a checkered tablecloth and an umbrella in the background.

Outdoor gathering with people socializing, tables with umbrellas, and a food truck in the background.

Group of people enjoying a meal at an outdoor event, sitting at a picnic table with a red and white checkered tablecloth, holding drinks and smiling.

Three women smiling and posing outdoors holding beverage bottles, with a tent and people in the background.

People sitting at an outdoor event, holding cups and smiling.

Group of people sitting on grass, enjoying a picnic, with bikes and cycling gear nearby.

Child applying glue to a button at an outdoor craft table, with a red checkered tablecloth.

People gathered around a wooden table covered with a red and white checkered tablecloth, enjoying a seafood meal outdoors. Several individuals are holding drinks and interacting, with an umbrella and greenery in the background.

Outdoor community event with people seated at picnic tables under trees, surrounded by green grass and vendors with tents.

Group of people enjoying a crawfish boil at an outdoor event under canopies. They are sitting around a table with a red-checked tablecloth, holding drinks, wearing festive attire and accessories.

Group of people wearing yellow Cajun Fest shirts standing outdoors in front of a large sign with sponsors’ logos, including Academy Roofing. They are smiling and standing on grass with trees in the background.

Four people smiling at a rustic outdoor table during a festival. Three of them wear yellow "Cajun Fest Boil & Brew" t-shirts, one with a rainbow lei. The fourth person wears a white cap and a gray t-shirt. String lights and a blue "Three Olives" umbr

Group of women smiling at a picnic table covered with seafood, including crawfish, with drinks and hand sanitizer, at an outdoor gathering.