On September 7, the boys in the black and gold are back, playing their first home game against the Arizona Cardinals in the Dome. Then they take on the San Francisco 49ers on September 14, the New York Giants on October 5, the New England Patriots on October 12, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 26. If you can’t get to the Dome, bars and restaurants all over the city will be packed with fans. Why not come join them? Between games, there’s plenty of special activities planned to keep you cheering before the Halloween events begin. Find your hotel at bestneworleanshotels.com
National Fried Chicken Fest, Oct. 4 & 5
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the National Fried Chicken Fest at the Lakefront. If you haven’t noticed, fried chicken is cool again and nobody does it better than New Orleans. (Personally, we’re looking forward to the Fried Chicken Tenders Eating Contest.) Enjoy live entertainment on two stages, cooking demonstrations on a third stage, a Best Fried Chicken contest and more. Get details.
Oktoberfest, Oct. 10-11, 17-18 & 24-25
The Deutches Haus of New Orleans is sponsoring three weekends of beer and good cheer. Come see dogs in lederhosen, enjoy oompah music, and all your favorite German foods. Find out more.
Gentilly Fest, Oct. 10 -12
Get your Gentilly on with great food, authentic New Orleans music, one-of-a-kind arts & crafts and fun Kids’ Village activities, including pony rides. Learn more.
Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, Oct. 10-12
It’s hard to get the blues when you’re filling up on BBQ in Lafayette Square Park! Come hungry and prepare to dance it off! Get the deets.
Treme Fall Fest, Oct. 25
Come fall in love with the culture of the Treme, America’s oldest black neighborhood. Eat, drink, dance and visit historic sites like the Tomb of the Unknown Slave outside St. Augustine Church. Learn more.
To learn about Halloween activities in New Orleans, watch for our next blog!
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