Posts Tagged ‘local festivals’

Greetings from the hottest spot on Earth! And I’m not just referring to the sunny, steamy weather here in New Orleans. I’m talking about the land of spicy seafood served straight from the boiler at our many local festivals. And we’re also talking about all of the great outdoors summer fun you can have at the many New Orleans area festivals in the upcoming months!

Did you know that between June and August, New Orleans and its surrounding areas host nearly a dozen festivals with live music, dancing, crafts and, of course, great food? Much like Mardi Gras  in the winter and Jazz Fest  in the spring, these summer festivals are unique to our cultural climate. But unlike Mardi Gras or Jazz Fest, these day and weekend-long events are created by — and cater to — the local folks making them authentic celebrations of Louisiana living, and continue to be one of the top reasons people love to travel to New Orleans for business.

Adding value to business travel

Diane B. Lyons, CMP, DMCP President of ACCENT on Arrangements-DMC says that Festivals during a meeting create free entertainment for your meeting in New Orleans. Planners are always looking for the best and most authentic event, well bring a meeting to New Orleans during the Oyster Festival and look out! Your attendees will be talking for years to come about the Oyster Eating Contest!

Check out the Satchmo Strut  on Frenchman Street! The Satchmo Fest is now celebrating its 11^th year and is thepremier American jazz festival dedicated to the life, music and legacy of New Orleans’ native son, Louis ‘Satchmo’ Armstrong.

Our favorite summer festivals

For your convenience, we’ve put together a listing of some of our favorite fests in the N’awlins Happenings section of this newsletter. You can also visit the New Orleans Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau’s website to view a complete listing. Did I mention that many of these festivals have no admission cost? So you can plan on some free fun for the entire family!

June 17-July 17

Ancestors of Congo Square:

African Art Exhibit – NOMA

June 17-19

Soul Food Fesitval

July 1- 3

ESSENCE Music Festival

July 8-10

San Fermin in Nueva Orleans

July 20-24

Tales of the Cocktail

August 4-7

Satchmo SummerFest

August 5^th

Satchmo Strut

August 13

Red Dress Run

August 1-31

COOLinary New Orleans

August 31-September 5

 Southern Decadence

Until next time, STAY COOL!