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Great Lineup at the New Orleans Seafood Fest

September 7, 2011 | Upcoming Events

The 5th Annual New Orleans Seafood Festival takes place this weekend in Lafayette Square at 500 St. Charles Avenue.

New Orleans Seafood FestivalWith such fantastic weather, this is a great weekend to get out to a New Orleans festival and enjoy some free entertainment by top local bands!

The 5th Annual Seafood Festival has a great entertainment lineup this year, with several of New Orleans’ biggest festival bands and a special appearance by Luther Kent. Plan on hearing some great music this weekend.

Entertainment Schedule
Friday, September 9
  4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Stooges Brass Band
  6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Rockin' Dopsie Jr.
Saturday, September 10
  11:00 – 12:30 p.m. Vivaz
  1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Amanda Shaw and the Cute Guys
  3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers
  5:00 – 6:00 p.m. The Wise Guys
  6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Jon Cleary's Philthy Phew
Sunday, September 11
  11:00 – noon The U.S. Navy Jazz Band
  12:30 – 2:00 p.m. The Revivalists
  2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Papa Grows Funk
  4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Paul Varisco & the Milestones, with special guest Luther Kent

Besides the amazing seafood, festival goers can also check out the art market onsite. The Artists’ Village is packed out this year with a wide variety of artwork for sale, including jewelry, woodwork, textiles, photography, sculptures and more.

Don’t miss the great food, entertainment and arts at the 5th Annual Seafood Festival!

New Orleans Seafood Festival Schedule
Friday: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

All proceeds for the event benefit the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation.


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