A big festival weekend in New Orleans with Oktoberfest, Fried Chicken Fest, and Gentilly Fest!
Here’s what you need to know:
Oktoberfest:
The Deutsches Haus’ annual Oktoberfest kicks off Friday in Bayou St. John.
At the festival, you can enjoy all things German, including brats, sauerkraut, big Bavarian-style pretzels, German desserts and beer.
Festivalgoers can choose from more than 20 German beers, nine wines and more than 20 schnapps.
Oktoberfest is from Oct. 9-10, 16-17, and 23-24 from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Friday and 1 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Tickets are $10 at the gate and children under 12 get in for free.
For more information on Oktoberfest, click here.
Fried Chicken Fest:
Fried Chicken Fest is celebrating 10 years this weekend.
The festival was scheduled for Oct. 2 through the 4th, but due to severe weather, it was rescheduled for Friday, Oct. 9 through the 11.
This year, the festival will include many musical lineups such as 2 Chainz, Ying Yang Twins, Keri Hilson, A-Trak, Webbie, Big Freedia with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO), Marc Broussard, Shamarr Allen, and dozens of additional local and regional performers.
Click here for more information on Fried Chicken Fest.
Gentilly Fest:
Gentilly Fest is celebrating all things “Gentilly” with live music, food, and arts and crafts.
The festival will be held on Friday, Oct. 9 through the 11.
On Friday, the festival runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday, the festival starts at 12 p.m.
The festival is free to the public.
Click here for more information.
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