Beignet Fest 2024: Menu and Music Lineup Revealed

Beignet Fest, the Gulf South’s most family-friendly festival, returns for 2024 on Saturday, November 16th at City Park’s Festival Grounds with a mouthwatering menu featuring some new items and old favorites. Early standouts include Loretta’s award-winning crabmeat beignet and Sweet Heat & Chicken beignets, a new twist from the popular brunch spot, Ruby Slipper plus Asian Outdoor Kitchen will bring Plantain Mochi Beignets to the festival for the first time. There will also be popular non-beignet options like Jambalaya Girl’s jambalaya and gumbo, Chubbie’s Fried Chicken and Crack’D Brunch’s Mac Daddy Mac and Cheese.

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This year's festival includes headlining performances by Jon Cleary, Big Sam and Amanda Shaw as well as Sierra Green and the Giants, and Imagination Movers as well as the Prism Project – an inclusive performing arts program for youth ages 6-22.

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Keeping true to Beignet Fest’s charitable mission, a fully activated and sensory friendly Kids Village created by Children’s Hospital New Orleans will offer a one-of-a-kind experience for all children – and one that supports children with autism and related developmental differences.

Other festival attractions include the Abita Beer Garden, an Artist Market and the Ruby Slipper VIP Experience where patrons can enjoy a private viewing area near the stage, VIP bathrooms and complimentary beverages.

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Beignet Fest Foundation executive director Sherwood Collins said, “We’re excited for this year’s menu as our food vendors continue to explore different ways to serve up beignets, especially as we host the festival in November with what is sure to be cooler weather than in recent years. We’re stoked to welcome new vendors this year, introducing flavors inspired by Asian and South American cuisine found throughout New Orleans, reflecting the eclectic culture of New Orleans food scene.”

“The Children’s Hospital New Orleans Kids Village is an opportunity for families, especially those who might not be able to attend other festivals, to come to Beignet Fest and have a wonderful experience,” says Children’s Hospital CEO, Lucio A. Fragoso. “Kids can enjoy a host of activities designed and facilitated by our Autism Center team including a life-sized Lite Brite, a silent disco dance party and larger than life sensory activities.”

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General admission tickets are $20 in advance with children 0-3 free. VIP Experience tickets are also available $50 for adults and $30 for youth under 21. Ticket prices will increase on the day of the festival.

Proceeds from Beignet Fest will go toward local nonprofit organizations that provide quality programs for children on the spectrum. To view the full menu and purchase tickets, please visit beignetfest.com.