Oktoberfest -10/18-19/2019

Join Deutsches Haus across from City Park in New Orleans for the 3rd & final weekend of German food, music, and beer! Enjoy brats, sauerkraut, German cheeses, large Bavarian-style pretzels, German desserts, over 20 different German beers, about 9 different wines, over 20 different schnapps, Oompah Music, Special Dance Performances, Dancing Chicken, Oktoberfest 2 Mile Run/Walk hosted by NOTC, Dachshund Races, Masskrugstemmen – Beer Stein Holding Contest! Prost, y’all!

New Orleans Film Festival - 10/16-24/2019

New Orleans shines ever brighter as an epicenter of culture and creativity during the New Orleans Film Festival, with 500+ filmmakers from every corner of the world in attendance at 220+ films. An anticipated 30,000 people will gather over the course of 8 days to champion film in New Orleans and engage with visionary films, directors, and other film lovers. NOFF is one of the few film festivals that is Oscar-qualifying in all three Academy-accredited categories.

Gentilly Fest - 10/11-13/2019

Gentilly Fest celebrates all things "Gentilly," including continuous live music on the main stage and gospel tent. Local restaurants and caterers sell sumptuous food and an Arts and Crafts area featuring original works from a variety of craft merchants. The festival also offers children’s activities including pony rides, a kid’s village, and a variety of practical recovery information offered by local business and non-profit organizations. The Gentilly Fest is a 501c3 organization that provides monetary support to the New Orleans Police and Fire Departments that serve the Gentilly community. We also contribute to organizations that provide a recreational or cultural enrichment to our children. This year, Gentilly Fest will also donate funds to Pontchartrain Park and Milne Playground sports programs as well as The Roots of Music.

Oktoberfest -10/11-12, 18-19/2019

Join Deutsches Haus across from City Park in New Orleans for the 2nd and 3rd weekends of German food, music, and beer! Enjoy brats, sauerkraut, German cheeses, large Bavarian-style pretzels, German desserts, over 20 different German beers, about 9 different wines, over 20 different schnapps, Oompah Music, Special Dance Performances, Dancing Chicken, Oktoberfest 2 Mile Run/Walk hosted by NOTC, Dachshund Races, Masskrugstemmen – Beer Stein Holding Contest! Prost, y’all!

Beignet Fest - 10/5/2019

The 4th Annual Beignet Fest is set for Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 10 am to 6 pm at the Festival Grounds at New Orleans City Park. From traditional sweet treats covered in powdered sugar to savory options bursting with seafood, cheese and more, Beignet Fest will feature more than 30 beignet dishes from some of New Orleans' best restaurants and food trucks. In true NOLA style, the festival also features live, local music performances, a Kid's Village, Artist Market and VIP Experience. Proceeds from Beignet Fest benefit the Tres Doux Foundation, which makes grants to nonprofits serving children with developmental delays.

Tremé Fall Festival - 10/4-6/2019

The Tremé Fall Festival features the music and food of this cherished New Orleans neighborhood. Some of the Crescent City’s most famous musicians hail from Tremé, and many of them perform at this event. The Festival is produced by the Historic Faubourg Tremé Association (HFTA) to benefit the many cultural destinations found within historic Tremé, including providing support for the architecture, culture, and history of Tremé, as well as fighting blight, crime, and grime. Please join in celebrating and preserving the Tremé!