Fall Festivals in New Orleans, Part I – Episode #71

Fall Festivals in New Orleans

Today’s show is all about things to do in New Orleans in the fall. We did a Summer episode (#63) that was very popular so we decided to follow up with a guide for the later months. There are so many fall festivals in New Orleans, we had to break it into two parts. Today’s episode covers September and October. In a follow-up episode, we’ll cover November, December, and New Years.

We’re going to talk mostly about festivals and things to do, as well as our tips for how to make the most of your time.

By the end of today’s show, we will have you ready to go for your visit!

Like the summer show, I have a special guest. If you’ve joined our Facebook group, the Beyond Bourbon Street Krewe, you’ve probably benefitted from her ideas and insights about New Orleans. This person is the backbone of the podcast. She helps with ideas, contributes frequently to the group and pretty much keeps me in line. She is my wife and my partner, Marie Bologna!

Festivals in September and October

For today’s discussion, we focused on the time period from just after Labor Day through the end of October. Click on the links to go to the event’s webpage.

September

09/07/18

• Farm & Table Chefs Taste Challenge
• Gleason Gras

09/08/18

• Downriver Fest

09/10 – 9/16/18

• Restaurant Week New Orleans

09/15/18

• Irish Fest
• Fiesta Fest

9/20 – 9/23/18

• Burlesque Festival
• NOLA Horror Film Festival

09/21/18

• Martini Madness

09/22/18

• National Fried Chicken Fest
• NOLA On Tap

October

10/04/18

• Scales & Ales

10/05/18

• Treme Fall Fest

10/06/18

• Beignet Festival

10/07/18

• Muffuletta Festival

10/12/18

• Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival
• Gentilly Fest
• WWII Air, Sea and Land Festival

10/13/18

• Northshore on Tap

10/17 – 10/25/18

• New Orleans Film Festival

10/20/18

• Zombie Run
• Mac n Cheese Fest
• Krewe of Boo

10/26 – 10/28/18

• Voodoo Music + Arts Experience

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Thank You

Thanks to Marie for joining me on this episode. She has been such a behind the scenes supporter of Beyond Bourbon Street and for me personally. It it always great fun to get Marie on the microphone.