In the fall leading up to the winter, it seems as though there’s a festival happening every weekend. As the temperatures get cooler, we just want to be outside enjoying the lovely weather — it’s our reward for surviving the brutal summer heat. Clear your calendar, because there’s one festival coming up that you won’t want to miss.

Head on over to Lafayette Square on the third weekend of October for some of the best food and music New Orleans has to offer.
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The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival returns for its 12th year on October 13-15, and you don’t want to miss it.
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Two stages will feature some of the best entertainers in the area. From old-school blues juke joint to soulful gospel, this festival has a little bit of everything.
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The lineup this year features musical talents like Robert Cray, John Mooney, Bobby Rush, and many more.
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And because it's a BBQ festival, expect some of the finest BBQ joints in the city to come out.
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Expect to savor slow cooked, smokey ribs, chicken, brisket and all the traditional side dishes. It'll be an epic feast!
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Additionally, 24 of the best local and regional arts vendors will be displaying their hand-crafted artworks and home accessories.
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The festival is located at 500 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 (Lafayette Square).

Here are the times for each day:

  • Friday, October 13: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday October 14: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Sunday October 15: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Are you planning on attending? Let us know in the comments!

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