What:
The Louisiana Roadfood Festival features food from all over the state in one place for you to sample including: Bayou boudin sausage, Cane River meat pies, Catfish and hushpuppies,Gateau sirop and bourbon bread pudding, Jambalaya, crawfish pie, file gumbo and much, much more!
Where:
The festival is held in the French Quarter of New Orleans in the 300 to 600 blocks of Royal Street from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It's a great street party with more that just great food. Also, on Saturday you can go over to Bourbon Street first for the
Louisiana Oyster Jubileeand second line back to the Road Food Festival.
Other Attractions:
Besides the great food, there are strolling brass bands and soloists, panel discussions roadfood in America. Also, the part of Royal Street where the festival is held has some of the best
antique and art galleries.When and How Much:
The Louisiana Roadfood Festival takes place on the first weekend in April. In 2009 it's the 4th and 5th from 11 a.m to 7 p.m. Best part is it's free to the public and all proceeds for food and drinks purchased go to participating restaurants, including New Orleans' own Cafe Reconcile, which provides at-risk kids the opportunity to learn the food service business.
More Information:
For more information go to the official
Louisiana Roadfood Festival Website.
