20 Years of Blues BBQ in New Orleans | New Orleans News

Celebrate 20 years of soulful sounds and smoky flavors at the Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, happening October 9-11 in Lafayette Square Park. Free to attend, this family-friendly fest features Grammy winners Ruthie Foster and Booker T. Jones, plus Samantha Fish and legendary Zydeco acts like Terrance Simien. Honor Scott Aiges with a special tribute, feast on local cuisine from 14 chefs, and browse handmade crafts from 20 artisans. VIP passes unlock lounge perks and prime views, while a painted guitar auction funds music education. It’s New Orleans’ heartbeat — resilient, vibrant, and alive with culture. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.myneworleans.com/crescent-city-blues-bbq-festival-celebrates-20-years-in-2026/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c3a63301677857fe Report issues to [email protected].