Photo by Marie Leonard11th Hour performs several cover songs on stage at Cy-Fest throughout the afternoon of March 24.
Live music, nearly perfect weather and authentic Cajun food greeted thousands of visitors at the second annual Cy-Fest event, which was held in Cypress from March 23–25.
The theme for this year's event was "A Taste of Louisiana" and the related cuisine options weren't lacking. Crawfish appeared to be the most popular item, and messy as it was, it had just the right amount of flavor and spiciness. It was also cooked on-site throughout the day, along with the gumbo and jambalaya.
Fried alligator, served on a stick, seemed to be another favorite, even with younger children. Never having tried it before, we thought it tasted like a saltier version of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
There was plenty of traditional carnival foodranging from cotton candy to nachos available for the event-goers who weren't brave enough to try the alligator or crawfish. Several local restaurants, including Raising Cane's and Qdoba Mexican Grill, also had booths at the event. A beer garden provided an escape for adults, who could purchase tickets for Blue Moon or Miller Light on draft.
