Got to the festival at ten not all venders set up to serve food and what we got was just ok. The…read morespring rolls were 5.00 and were the same that were being sold at Hong Kong market for 3.50. The Pho was pretty tasteless and the body was not there. It was held under a pavilion which is nice and they had cooling fans. The ice coffee was wonderful. If the food had been fresh and hot I think it would have been better. I was hoping for fresh breads and pastries but did not see any we may have missed them. In another pavilion there is South American food. They also have a flea market with odds and ends. I agree that an hour is enough time.

This is a basic little local festival, now in a different location than previous years (now at…read moreSaint Agnes Le Thi Thanh Parish Church.) Typically held in late June each year (6/21 and 6/22 in 2014) The festival is small but welcoming. The food is delicious and moderately priced - lots of different Vietnamese goodies, not just pho, so you can have bahn mi, spring rolls, bun, etc. if you aren't in the mood for soup. They have entertainment on the stage throughout the day- just a single stage, though, so there might not be anything going on at the particular time you visit. There's lots of parking, including a paved lot at the church and a huge grassy field where you can park across the road. No entry fee to get into the festival- which is a big plus. There was a bouncy house but it wasn't in operation when we were there- no idea why. Not much else specifically for the kids. One big complaint I have- which is common to about half the festivals I go to in the city- is that there wasn't really any educational component. Even just having something like local Vietnamese kids making posters about Vietnam and about the local Vietnamese community or Vietnamese food that they could hang around the festival grounds would take this festival up another star in my review. Basically- this festival is worth stopping in for an hour or so to try some new food and see what's going on. If they want me to stay longer, they need to up their game.

I recommend this because it was fun but some of the Line for…read morethe ride was very. Long Done by Norah

This fair has it going on! A huge pig roast, carnival rides, game booths, music, and cheap food…read moremake this an awesome school fair. My friends and I always make sure to hit this up every year no matter what else is going on. This year they had four pigs roasting at once so you had all kinds of pork options to munch on. I was told they had a total of over 5000 lbs of pork that they were serving at the fair! Other food options I saw were pizza, crawfish pies, funnel cakes, gumbo, and jambalaya. They also had nachos for $4.00, burgers for $2.50, and hot dogs for $1.50. How can you not like those cheap prices? As usual The Topcats closed out the final day with another great performance! The Topcats have been closing out the fair for the past few years and they never disappoint. I love Rob!! He gets the crowd so involved. Lots of school fairs, to me, are either boring or lame. This one is neither. It is everything a fair should be. Family-oriented, kid-friendly, great music, and great food.

Fancy attire, joyful laughs, beads, and bows. It's a glorious day to attend a Parade, so off to…read moreSouthern Decadence we go! Dubbed the Gay Mardi Gras, Southern Decadence is an annual 5-day LGBTQ+ event held in New Orleans over Labor Day weekend. The festivities begin on Thursday and conclude on Monday with a grand Parade held on Sunday. It originally started as an end of summer party in 1972 by a group of 50 friends and was dubbed "Southern Decadence Party: Come as your favorite Southern Decadent. You'll find numerous parties throughout the French Quarter with people dressed in festive attire. I'm all about Decadence and this celebration is about letting loose and having fun because what happens in the Quarter stays in the Quarter. This was my second year attending this fabulous event. It's always a great time. The Parade is a highlight for me. I love the energy and enthusiasm from the performers and attendees. The flamboyant costumes are fantastic and the performances entertaining. This time was extra special because I got to share it with my darling friends Paula & Rob. It was a wonderful day filled with laughter, love, & memories that we'll cherish for years to come.

I live in New Orleans and always look forward to Southern Decadence! It's a weekend where everyone…read moreis so happy and just having fun. Be sure and hit up all the fun gay bars, and don't miss the parade. It's colorful and entertaining with a bit of naughty sprinkled in. Enjoy!!

I love Gretna Fest. Great value, atmosphere, sound, parking and so much more. I've been going for…read moreabout 20 years, taking my kids then they were little and now looking forward to it with my sweetie. The Lineup is eclectic and there's always something to enjoy. It's frustrating every year because because the Lineup should come out sooner, in my opinion, but maybe that's because I'm excited to see it.

OK. So I am lame. I have been invited to house parties near the festival area for years, but I've…read morenever gone. This year with the Sunday closers being Pat Benatar followed by the B-52s. Yep I'm there. Small pet peeve. There is no way to buy advance tickets locally without all the ticketmaster fees so my $20 advance ticket instantly became a $31 & change one. Wait to pay the $25 in cash a the door and risk a line... Lots of food options and drink options. I enjoyed my frozen sangria and I should have made it back to whatever bar/restaurant was offering spooky batched cocktails. My favorite moment outside of the headliners was the Chee Weez singing Don't Stop Believing... and changing the lyric from "born in South Detroit" to "born in Westwego" which doesn't really scan but was funny. The shuttle from Oakwood was super easy and the staff was really nice!

I would rate this a one-star, but how can you hate a farmer's market? I only rate it low because…read moreit consisted of 2-3 tables which was basically a bake sale. I was really hoping for some seafood, but was out of luck. They also do friday night concerts in the summer at the farmer's market.

My friends and I planned an outing today at the Westwego Farmers Market. Just arrived and the…read moreplace was Closed! So disappointing!

This is my favorite spring time festival here in New Orleans. The weather isn't too hot yet, and…read morethe location is perfect. Don't let that fool you, bring a hat and sunscreen. I didn't go looking for a particular band although I enjoyed what I heard. I came for the food!!! I went on Saturday which is day 2 of the festival. We got there around 11:30, it wasn't too crowded but they were definitely in full swing. By 4:30 the crowd had tripled in size. Lines were moving quickly and the options were endless. We tried several things and everything was so fresh and on point. A few standouts were the oxtail melt, the gumbo dumplings, and the must try alligator cheesecake. My only suggestion would be to allow water bottles to be brought in or, at least empty ones and have a fill station. Next, more seating in the sponsor lounge. The venue was large, and had plenty of space for more seating areas. Also the food in the lounge was lacking in variety, although I enjoyed the salad offering. The bartenders up there were great, and I loved the terrace overlooking the festival.

A time was had. The weather was nice. The food and live band was awesome. We enjoyed ourselves…read more There were no fights, just good food, music, and positive vibes and energy.

OK. I just got back. What fun?! Lots of food & drinks, many community booths, lots of jewelry,…read moreart, crafts, and stuff for sale. ARNO is there with a puppy that may have stolen my heart (but not really, I promise Sienna). I had a delish mango & pineapple juice snoball from Beaucoup, a crawfish & gruyere empanada from Vega Tapas, a chair massage, some seedlings from the Edible Schoolyard folks, my MiL's bday present, snacks. You name it. PLUS for kids there was a petting zoo (I really wanted to hold one of those piglets) and some bounce houses/space walks and many face painters. You have just under 2 more hours to get out there...or wait until next year! Freret Street Festival happens but once a year and today is the day! It started at noon and only goes until 5. So get out here while you can!

A fun little festival that has helped bring more and more people to this area. Loved most of the…read morevendors there especially the freret street vendors Midway Pizza, Beaucoup Juice, and Dat Dog. Loved the dog adoption at the festival and all the bouncers for the kids! I do think that festivals should provide SOME seating for the expected crowds because not everyone brings a portable lawn chair with them or feels like carrying one all day. I have no problem with standing and walking all day but others are not so fortunate.