J’étais au bal - A Cajun Music and Dance Fais-Do-Do

Friendly Community Room - Get ready to two-step! The All-Day Cajun Fais-do-do comes to Friendly on July 25th. Taste authentic food cooked by Lafayette’s Brandon Broussard, take a dance lesson, and catch a high-energy live set from Les Vilaines Maniéres.
Time & Location
Jul 25, 2026, 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Friendly Community Room, 6729 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402, USA
Tickets are on sale now.
$20 Cajun Dance Lesson
$25 Cajun Dance Lesson and Entry Fee
$10 Dance and Social Entry Fee
About the event:
Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 25th, as Friendly in Berwyn transforms into a classic Louisiana dancehall for an All-Day Cajun Festival! Co-hosted by local musician Jimmie Sit and Louisiana native Brandon Broussard, this community fais-do-do is the perfect summer celebration for lovers of traditional roots music, great food, and social dancing.
Schedule of Events:
* Eat: Savor traditional Cajun dishes prepared by Lafayette native Brandon Broussard.�
* Learn: Discover the roots of the music and culture with an interactive presentation by Brandon, followed by step-by-step Cajun dance lessons.�
* Dance: Dance the night away to a premier, traditional live band featuring:
* Charlie Terr (Accordion)
* Jimmie Sit (Fiddle/Vocals)
* Becky Bloom (Bass)
* Monica Vachlon (‘tit fer).� @
Whether you are a seasoned two-stepper or just want to experience incredible live roots music and amazing food, this all-day event offers a welcoming atmosphere for neighbors from Berwyn, Oak Park, and beyond.