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A free festival along the banks of Bayou St. John, featuring great food, art, and music over a widely-spaced area. Click HERE for more information...
New Orleans Wine & Food Experience, May 21 - 25
What began as a small, intimate, one-day gathering of wineries and chefs 20 years ago has grown into a grand celebration of wine and food attracting more than 10,000 people each year over a 5-day weekend, and giving back to the community through support of various organizations. Click HERE for more information...
Jambalaya Festival, May 23 - 26
This Gonzales festival is held every year on Memorial Day Weekend. Some of the best jambalaya in the world, cooking contests, and live music. More details HERE....
Greek Fest, May 24 - 26
Celebrate all things Pan-Hellenic along the banks of Bayou St. John! Click HERE for more info...
Creole Tomato Festival, June 8 - 9
This festival in the French Market on the second weekend of June heralds the arrival of the succulent Creole Tomato, with live music, cooking demos, a Creole Tomato parade, and much more. Click HERE for more info...
FestiGals 2013, June 20 - 23
A festival created by women for women, FestiGals is a weekend dedicated to empowering women and celebrating fashion, food, friendship and fun! FestiGals organizers call it "The Ultimate Girlfriend Getaway" and "A Party with a Purpose." Click HERE for more information...
Louisiana Catfish Festival, June 21 - 23
A Luling festival featuring a 5K and 1-mile run, arts and crafts, live music, and, of course, lots of great catfish dishes. More info HERE...
Essence Festival, July 4 - 7
Beyonce returns as the main Essence Fest headliner in the Superdome. Over the years, EssenceFest has been the highlight of New Orleans summer music scene, and one of the city’s top five annual drawing cards. Many of the top-sellers in the African American – and crossover – music scene have been drawn to the fest like moths to a flame. Click HERE for more information...
Go Forth on the River, July 4
This massive fireworks display attracts thousands of viewers to the New Orleans Riverfront. Bring your radio, because the synchronized music for the display will be broadcast on WWL AM & FM and Magic 101.9!
Greater Mandeville Seafood Festival, July 4 - 7
20 booths serving a variety of seafood dishes, along with a children's entertainment area, a vintage car show, fireworks, and much more at Fontainebleau State Park. Click HERE for more information...
Running of the "Bulls" in the French Quarter (July date to be determined)
It's not quite as dangerous as the event in Pamplona, Spain, as hundreds of runners flee bat-weilding members of the Big Easy Roller Girls through the streets of the French Quarter. Click Here for more information...
Some festival outlines above courtesy www.neworleansonline.com, the official tourism site of the City of New Orleans.
