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New Orleans: October events, 2023
It might not feel too much like Fall just yet, but the summer slump is slowly but surely shuffling off the scene. New Orleans’ Autumn calendar of events is always a fun mix - obviously the city goes hard for Halloween (see our separate round up right here!) but here’s a list of some other highlights coming up in October:
Sept 30th-Oct 1st: New Orleans Fried Chicken Festival
Over 50 participating restaurants showcasing their unique spins on the iconic Southern dish. More info
Oct 6th-8th: Gretna Heritage Fest
Irma Thomas, Kool and the Gang and Trombone Shorty head up this annual, family-friendly festival. More info
Oct 12th-22nd: The Crescent City Chamber Music Festival
Classical music festival that includes several free concerts. More info
Oct 13th-14th: Oktober Fest New Orleans, City Park
German-themed frivolity with beer steins for all. More info
Oct 13th-15th: Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival
LIttle Freddie King and Samantha Fish among the headliners this year. More info
Oct 14th: Dominican NOLA Fest
Join the New Orleans Jazz Museum with Fermin Ceballos and the Dominican Consulate for this inaugural festival. More info
Oct 14th: Japan Fest
A celebration of all thing Japanese, from food to music. More info
Oct 20th-21st: Tremé Fall Festival
Savor food, music, local vendors, and more celebrating and preserving Tremé's rich culture and heritage. More info
Oct 20th-22nd: Screamfest Horror Film Festival
Independent horror movies from all around the country and beyond. More info
Oct 20th-22nd: NOLA Funk Fest
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band among the bands over two days of funk. More info
Oct 20th-22nd: Dark City Fest
The inaugural year, celebrating New Orleans' reputation as the most Haunted city in the US. More info
Oct 21st: L.O.C.A.L.S. Fest
Highlighting emerging and seasoned New Orleans musicians with a day-long event in Louis Armstrong Park. More info
Oct 21st: Krewe of Boo! In the Boo Carré 2023
The city’s official Halloween parade. More info
Oct 21st: Renegade Fest
Music festival with Amanda Shaw headlining. More info
Oct 26th: Top Taco
6pm @ Lafreniere Park
More than 40 local restaurants and 8 barbecue joints are expected to compete in six categories. More info
Oct 27th: NOLA Reggae Fest
Sister Nancy and The Meditations bring Reggae and good vibes in the Big Easy. More info
Oct 27th: French Food Festival (in Larose, LA)
Enjoy an incredible array of local specialty dishes unique to Louisiana's Cajun Bayou and influenced by French/Cajun cuisine. More info
Oct 28th: Howl-O-Weenie Dog Costume Fest
3pm @ Dat Dog Magazine. See dressed up pups strut the "dog walk" & support Zeus' Rescues. Artists and designers will be judging. Lots of dog & family-friendly Fall fun! More info
Oct 31st: Voodoofest
1pm @ Voodoo Authentica Cultural Center and Collection. Annual festival which celebrates the Voodoo religion's many important contributions to New Orleans' culture and heritage. More info
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It might not feel too much like Fall just yet, but the summer slump is slowly but surely shuffling off the scene. New Orleans’ Autumn calendar of events is always a fun mix - obviously the city goes hard for Halloween (see our separate round up right here!) but here’s a list of some other highlights coming up in October:
Sept 30th-Oct 1st: New Orleans Fried Chicken Festival
Over 50 participating restaurants showcasing their unique spins on the iconic Southern dish. More info
Oct 6th-8th: Gretna Heritage Fest
Irma Thomas, Kool and the Gang and Trombone Shorty head up this annual, family-friendly festival. More info
Oct 12th-22nd: The Crescent City Chamber Music Festival
Classical music festival that includes several free concerts. More info
Oct 13th-14th: Oktober Fest New Orleans, City Park
German-themed frivolity with beer steins for all. More info
Oct 13th-15th: Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival
LIttle Freddie King and Samantha Fish among the headliners this year. More info
Oct 14th: Dominican NOLA Fest
Join the New Orleans Jazz Museum with Fermin Ceballos and the Dominican Consulate for this inaugural festival. More info
Oct 14th: Japan Fest
A celebration of all thing Japanese, from food to music. More info
Oct 20th-21st: Tremé Fall Festival
Savor food, music, local vendors, and more celebrating and preserving Tremé's rich culture and heritage. More info
Oct 20th-22nd: Screamfest Horror Film Festival
Independent horror movies from all around the country and beyond. More info
Oct 20th-22nd: NOLA Funk Fest
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band among the bands over two days of funk. More info
Oct 20th-22nd: Dark City Fest
The inaugural year, celebrating New Orleans' reputation as the most Haunted city in the US. More info
Oct 21st: L.O.C.A.L.S. Fest
Highlighting emerging and seasoned New Orleans musicians with a day-long event in Louis Armstrong Park. More info
Oct 21st: Krewe of Boo! In the Boo Carré 2023
The city’s official Halloween parade. More info
Oct 21st: Renegade Fest
Music festival with Amanda Shaw headlining. More info
Oct 26th: Top Taco
6pm @ Lafreniere Park
More than 40 local restaurants and 8 barbecue joints are expected to compete in six categories. More info
Oct 27th: NOLA Reggae Fest
Sister Nancy and The Meditations bring Reggae and good vibes in the Big Easy. More info
Oct 27th: French Food Festival (in Larose, LA)
Enjoy an incredible array of local specialty dishes unique to Louisiana's Cajun Bayou and influenced by French/Cajun cuisine. More info
Oct 28th: Howl-O-Weenie Dog Costume Fest
3pm @ Dat Dog Magazine. See dressed up pups strut the "dog walk" & support Zeus' Rescues. Artists and designers will be judging. Lots of dog & family-friendly Fall fun! More info
Oct 31st: Voodoofest
1pm @ Voodoo Authentica Cultural Center and Collection. Annual festival which celebrates the Voodoo religion's many important contributions to New Orleans' culture and heritage. More info
COMPLETE HALLOWEEN EVENTS GUIDE
MORE NOLA CULTURE