I ran in the Oktoberfest 6k this year, so I decided to go to the festival after. I found it was…read morevery crowded. Seemed like all the stands were just too close together. They did have a lot of different beers to choose from and many different food items. We didn't stay long enough to hear a band play. Overall, not really my kind of thing, but it did seem like people were enjoying themselves!

This is one of my favorite festivals in NOLA. Maybe its my German heritage plus the fact that my…read morebirthday is in October. I love that they throw this big party for me every year! It's not easy to find German food in South LA, but this place can scratch that itch. They have German cheeses, beer, schnapps, wine and food! So much German food (pretzels, brats, knockwurst, sauerkraut..and the list goes on). You can pay to park in the lot, or park down the street for free and walk a bit. Don't forget yo bring a chair, seating is pretty limited inside. Plop your chair down, grab some food and a drink, listen to the Om-pa music and do the chicken dance every hour. Already looking forward to next year!

Moving to New Orleans this year, I find myself doing plenty of things I thought I never would do…read more That's the beauty of New Orleans though, she's always putting you in some wonderful and quirky experiences. Now Red Dress Run (RDR) is actually an event geared to help raise funds for a non-profit. For those who actually partake in the run or want to know more- well I can't help you. I simply participated in the drinking festivities that take over New Orleans that day as everyone dons their festive, red dress attire.

We have been doing the Red Dress run for several years. We were so disappointed when it didn't…read morehappen for 2 years due to COVID. We still did register though and donated our fees both years because I know those organizations needed it more than me. Fees are for such a good case and always a great time. Where else do you get all you can drink/eat for 7 hours for $50? My only recommendation is to make sure and dress lightly, second week of August is always HOT!

So many choice beautiful weather good music great location. If you didn't make it this year come by…read morenext year

Objectively, this is more or less your standard festival. There's a lot of food booths, a music…read morestage, merchandise stalks, and a large section of carnival rides and games for kids. It lasts for four days, with admission being free on the first day and then $5 in the remaining three days. It's pretty easy to get to, and parking isn't even that bad because there's a large Wal-Mart right next door. As far as attractions go, there were two standouts. First was the caricature drawing booth, a neat idea that I don't recall seeing at many festivals. Second was the crawfish bread. With Jazz Fest postponed, the chance to get crawfish bread was awesome. Not that I actually got any - that line was waaay too long - but still. Because the pandemic is still a thing, the festival this year has one unusual offering: vaccines. I saw at least two different tables set up to give COVID vaccines. They were set up kinda off the beaten path though, and didn't seem to have any takers. Still not a bad idea though.

I thoroughly enjoyed this race last weekend. The route was great - up Canal Street, then Basin to…read moreToulouse and back to Bourbon. Bourbon all the way into the Marigny, then down Frenchman back to Peters. Peters back to Toulouse, up to Bourbon and finishing at the Hard Rock Cafe. I loved running through the FQ and Marigny, and I liked the finisher's medal a lot. A good race.

It was an absolute treat going to Greek Fest! It's held at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox…read moreCathedral right next to the Bayou St John, so among the dancers, events, and music, you also have a fantastic view of the bayou. I tried a gyro and a baklava sundae, and it's my new favorite dessert. The combination of ice cream, nuts, cinnamon, and the flaky pastry was divine. There was music playing at almost every moment, and I got a glimpse of the performers as well (at least before I took cover from the rain). Besides all the tasty food and treats, they also had booths for t-shirts, gifts, and alcoholic drinks. It's a family friendly event too, and I'll definitely be back again next year!

I LOVE Greek Fest and I go every year. I do the race on Friday night and you get free beers, a…read moret-shirt, and free entry for the entire weekend for the price of your race entry which ends up being a great deal. I love the food, the music and most of all the fun people that are enjoying themselves to the maximum here. This is a great family event with activities for all ages. Beer, Wine, liquor are all in abundant supply and the pastries are decadently delicious so it is definitely a must do on the festival schedule. Friday night has always been the most fun for me but I go all three days! My video review of Greek Fest is here: https://youtu.be/tYPpHEbsmhk

We happened to travel to New Orleans on the weekend of Bayou Boogaloo, so I thought it would be fun…read moreto check out a local festival. It was a lot smaller than we expected, but there were a good number of food and drinks tents, live music, comedy shows, drag bingo, and local arts & crafts vendors. I was jealous seeing all the locals with their kayaks, floaties, and barges! It looked so fun, and I definitely had FOMO. But we got some amazing watermelon fruit juice, played Drag Bingo with Katrina Waters who had great energy, picked up some art prints from a local artist, and listened to some music. A great day was had!

Always such a great time! It's one of the most local feeling festivals, we always run into a ton of…read morefriends both working and playing there. This year we really enjoyed George Porter Jr. we ate shrimp from Fraiti and also Jerk Pork Chop and Jerk Chicken from the Jamaican Jerk House- all delicious! I'm looking forward to next year as always.

I used to go to Elementary school here. Somewhere along the line they started calling the school…read morefair the oyster festival, but it's just a school fair. They did have people shucking fresh oysters, so I was impressed by that. You could also get oyster po boys, although by the time I got here they were sold out. That's pretty much the extent of the "oyster fest" part. Other booths served turkey legs, nachos, pizza, jambalaya and beer. I decided on the nachos and I have no idea why. They were completely flavorless, but they cost about 3 bucks, so I didn't expect much. After the nachos I decided to treat myself to a snowball. I should preface this by saying that most of these booths are being run by kids. Anyway, the teenager who made my snowball was kind of stingy with the flavoring, so I had to go back and get more syrup. It wasn't too bad after that. There were plenty of booths with games and there was even a rock climbing wall. The highlight was probably the band that was playing. It was a cover band, but I was impressed by the setup of the stage, lights and effects. Things certainly have come a long way from when I used to go to this fair as a kid. All in all it was a good time. It's a fundraiser for the school, so it's all volunteer and all things considered it wasn't too bad.

(This is the same review posted under the St. Cletus School Listing, but I feel like it is…read moreapplicable to both since it's a yearly event.) This is a review for the St. Cletus Oyster Festival. I've been seeing the signs all over the West Bank for the last week and yesterday, when a friend called us up to say they were heading to the West Bank for the Oyster Festival. Cool, we were going to get dim sum anyway so we just changed our plans a little. There'd be oysters, right? Wrong. Why do they call this the oyster festival? Of the various food stands, only one sold oysters at all, in a 16 ticket (or $8) fried oyster poboy. This is just a school festival/fundraiser. Good for the school, good for the kids doing dance routines and begging their parents and other patrons to donate money to the school and their classrooms. It was entertaining to see kids begging for $100 bills on stage but also a little sad. Food we did manage to eat: - Crab and corn bisque: Delicious. Lots and lots of crab. The French bread ends were stale but the soup was flavorful and thick. - Roasted pork fajitas: Sooo tender and yummy. The fajita was like a huge fatty taco, flour tortilla and roasted bell peppers. They had a little smoker/roaster in the back and the meat was hot and fresh, with little bits of crisp skin mixed in with the tender meat. Kids ate: - Disgusting looking bright pink hot dogs. Creeped me out a lot. There were a couple of rides, a couple of games, and lots of Saints attire. We were trying to figure out why it was called the Oyster Festival; was it the school mascot? Would there be oyster races? Do the students cultivate oysters? None of the above. Their mascot is the Colts, there are no oyster races, and I could see no oyster beds or tiny ponds. They need to rename this festival so the disappointment is not so great.

Big emphasis was supposed to be on homemade throws so I eagerly awaited catching something like…read morethat in 2014. I did get one hand beaded bracelet which, of course, my little niece broke within moments. Kids. This year, I saw more of their custom made masks which are lovely..if not as impressive as a coconut or a shoe. The crowd was enthusiastic and the riders were generous. I liked their unique marching groups, especially the Mexican wrestler group which included a ring for "wrestling" as they marched. I also really like that this group seems to be a really good mix of people by age, race and gender. Can't wait to see what they do in year 3!

Please note: Do not expose yourself at this parade. There are families with small children around…read more Police are nearby and you will be arrested and charged. You will not earn any beads and you will possibly be a felon. This parade runs on the Saturday before the big weekend of parades. The Frankenstein float I think was also in the Halloween parade this past October. I only caught part of the parade this year, though I have seen the whole parade in years past. It is a co-ed team that prides itself on homemade throws. Though I only caught regular beads from them this year. This is a young parade, created in 2011 in order to support local artists. This probably explains why they haven't developed as much of a character as the other parades. But, this is one that is great for families, the crowds aren't as rowdy as they are with the larger parades.

This was first time at this festival, but it won't be my last…read more The weather was perfect, and arriving early was definitely a good idea. As I strolled down the tree-lined street, I was drawn in to booth after booth because of the aromas of their creations. Non-food vendors were uniquely placed between the restaurants that were just as enticing. I researched the list of participating restaurants to identify my must haves, and they did not disappoint. The live bands were energetic and fun and helped me work off some of those calories.

Not really worthy to try. Hot and too busy. Pay for the…read moreadmission and also pay for the food. I rather go somewhere else!

The best party in the US! The food and music will blow your mind. It's a must do on anyone's list.read more

As an avid concert-goer who has attended many outdoor concerts and festivals over the years, I…read morewanted to share an honest and balanced review of this year's experience. The artists themselves were very good overall. The Eagles delivered the classic songs fans came to hear, and standouts for me were and , who really managed to shine through. Crowd engagement during songs like" Hotel California"and Take it Easy" was fantastic, and the energy from the sold-out crowd was undeniable. That said, the overall venue experience left a lot of room for improvement. The performances often felt rushed, and sound quality throughout much of the festival seemed muffled or poorly balanced at times. For first-time attendees seeing some of these artists, I honestly think the sound issues may have affected their impression of otherwise talented performers. The venue itself was extremely crowded, with very long lines and very high prices throughout the event. Most importantly, I would not recommend this festival for individuals with disabilities or mobility concerns. Accessibility and crowd flow appeared to be significant challenges and made the experience much more difficult than it needed to be. This is not meant as a rant, but as constructive feedback from someone who truly enjoys live music and has attended many well-run outdoor events. With better organization, sound management, and improved accessibility planning, this festival could provide a much better overall attendee experience.