Mardi Gras in May
Illinois's Fastest Growing Cajun/Creole and Wine Festival
featuring performances
by
Swallow Records Recording and Touring Artist
Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp
and
"Grand Old Opry" Cajun Favorites...from Houma, LA
Paul Gregoire
and Roux du Bayou Cajun Band
with daily Cajun and Zydeco dance instruction by
Dancin' Donna and Cha Cha Willie
from St. Louis, MO
plus
Fried Alligator, Andouille Sausage, Gumbo,
and Boiled LA Crawfish served daily
The Dance Floor is "Built and Ready" to Shake
!!!Lots and Lots of Beads and Mardi Gras Tokens!!!
!!Arts and Craft Vendors On Site Both Days!!
Friday May 20: 6pm-11pm All Bands Perform with dance instruction
and on going wine tasting
Saturday May 21: 1:30pm-8:30pm All Bands Perform with dance instruction and educational workshops and on going wine tasting
Admission:
1 Day: $5.00
2 Day Package: $8.00
All Ages Are Invited...Bring the Whole Family
Pheasant Hollow Winery is located at exit. 77 along I-57 about 15 minutes south of Mt. Vernon IL (aka the junction of I-57 and I-64). Sitting across from Pheasant Hollow is the beautiful Rend Lake Resort, Wayne Fitgerrell State Park, Southern Illinois Artisans Shop, and Rend Lake Golf Course. Rooms are available at the resort for overnight lodging and space is available for camping in the park. Call 618-629-2211 for lodging info and 618-629-2320 for camping info. Lodging also in Mt. Vernon, IL (15min).
Contact Pheasant Hollow Winery for further information at
1-618-629-2302 or email Bruce Morgenstern, Dir. Pheasant Hollow
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