Three-day community festival, CyFest 2012: A Taste of Louisiana, returns to Cypress this Friday, March 23-25. The weekend-long fun features live music, Cajun food, carnival games and more in the huge grassy area next to Houston Premium Outlets off Hwy 290. Lots of live music including Pat Green, Kevin Fowler, Cowboy Mouth, Scooter Brown Band, Kyle Bennet and more.  Check out the complete music line-up online.

Purchase a three-day weekend pass for just $17 if you plan to attend all weekend, with only a limited number available. Daily tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased online here or at H-E-B. A $2.65 service fee is added to each ticket purchased online. Proceeds from CyFest benefit local charitable organizations.

CyFest is located off Hwy. 290/Mason Road exit. Satellite parking and free shuttles will be available as well. Do not park in the community or at the Outlet Mall parking lot, because cars will be towed.