Top 8 Festivals in the New Orleans area

Seafood Festival Orleans Wine & Food Jazz & Heritage Festival

Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival. Attend Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival’s 35 th annual celebration. Come taste a number of strawberry, delicious delights. Festival starts on April 7 th, 2006 and ends on April 9 th, 2006. Located 30.62 miles from Northpark Inn. For more information, visit: www.lastrawberryfestival.com.

Mandeville’s Seafood Festival. Come to Mandeville’s 28 th Annual Seafood Festival. Festival starts on June 30 th and stops on July 2 nd, 2006. Enjoy live music, great food, arts & crafts, and Children’s corner. There will also be a choreographed-to-music, fireworks show in front of the main stage on July 4 th. Located 7.67 miles from Northpark Inn. For more information, visit: www.seafoodfest.com.

Louisiana Crawfish Festival. Come taste the well-know flavor of Louisiana! With over 40 food booths placed in an amusement park-style atmosphere, this festival is sure to be packed with great eats and fun times. Watch the crowing of Miss, Miss Teen, and Baby Miss Louisiana Crawfish Festival while live rock, blues, and Cajun music plays throughout the event. Located 53.30 miles from Northpark Inn. For more information, visit: www.st-bernard.la.us/tourism/LCF/lcf.htm.  [Top]

New Orleans Wine & Food Experience. Treat all of your sense to the 5 day New Orleans Wine and Food Experience. Taste fine wines from all over the globe, tempt your appetite with a wealth of culinary talents, learn more about wine by attending a seminar, or just enjoy a stroll down Royal Street. Located 38.21 miles from Northpark Inn. For more information, visit: www.nowfe.com.

French Quarter Festival. The French Quarter Festival runs from April 21 st to the 23 rd, 2006. Walk the French-styled streets while listening to local musicians. Throughout the three-day festival, hundred of musicians perform on 15 separate stages. Also, with over 60 food booths and free admission, this festival is worth attending. Located 38.23 miles from Northpark Inn.  [Top]

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. On April 22 nd to the 24 th and April 28 th to May 1 st, the New Orleans Fairgrounds will play host to The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. This spectacular jazz festival features hundreds of famous musicians who perform on 12 stages, producing 7 days of continuous live music! Located 38.23 miles from Northpark Inn. For more information, visit: www.neworleansjazzfest.com.

Tennessee Williams Festival. This festival runs from March 29 th to April 2 nd, 2006 and attracts a large number of literary types and T. Williams fans alike. Enjoy a themed walking tour in New Orleans’s French Quarter, attend a seminar, or simply meet fellow fans of drama and arts. Located 38.23 miles from Northpark Inn. For more information, visit: www.tennesseewilliams.net.

Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival. This year’s festival will be held on October 15 & 16, 2006 on the beautiful Tchefuncte River. This is a wonderful event for all boat enthusiasts. Lots of fun, great food and free music! Located 8.14 miles from Northpark Inn. For more information, visit: www.lpbmaritimemuseum.org.  [Top]