50th annual Cajun Music Festival honors Taunte Sue de Mamou

By News Staff on Thursday, September 21, 2023
  • Carina “Tante Sue” Fontenot (center) takes a shot of Hot Damn out of her holster during the honoree presentation at the Mamou Cajun Music Festival. Among those also pictured are President TJ Landreneau (left) and Vice President Kade Verrette (right). (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
    Carina “Tante Sue” Fontenot (center) takes a shot of Hot Damn out of her holster during the honoree presentation at the Mamou Cajun Music Festival. Among those also pictured are President TJ Landreneau (left) and Vice President Kade Verrette (right). (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
  • In the top photo, 10-year-old Cam Berzas (center) performs with Seth Spell and Cajun Strong after receiving the $500 scholarship from the Mamou Cajun Music Festival Association.
    In the top photo, 10-year-old Cam Berzas (center) performs with Seth Spell and Cajun Strong after receiving the $500 scholarship from the Mamou Cajun Music Festival Association.
  • In the bottom photo, Sheryl Cormier line dances while performing with Cajun Sounds. (Gazette photos by Tony Marks)
    In the bottom photo, Sheryl Cormier line dances while performing with Cajun Sounds. (Gazette photos by Tony Marks)
    Staff Report An estimated 650 people filled the Mamou Recreational Center on the opening night of the 50th Annual Mamou Cajun Music Festival. Hundreds more turned out on Saturday, September 16, for more live Cajun performances and contests ranging from egg tossing to greased pole climbing. The highlight of the festival was an honoree presentation to the beloved Carina Alice “Sue” Fontenot...

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