NEW ORLEANS – The inaugural French Fry Festival will take over Crescent Park on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., bringing together local culinary talent, live entertainment, creative cocktails and community experiences. With the support of festival partners, including Level Water, Official Water Partner and Element Rentals, Official Event and Production Partner, French Fry Festival is bringing its vision to life through a vibrant celebration of food, culture, community and connection.
Best of all, general admission is completely FREE.
The festival team shares that the event is built on four pillars: Culinary, Cocktails, Community. and Culture. French Fry Festival is more than a celebration of one of the world’s most beloved comfort foods. It’s a platform designed to champion local entrepreneurship, encourage economic participation, celebrate New Orleans’ cultural identity, and create shared experiences that bring people together.
“French Fry Festival has been a passion project of mine since 2018. This is my love letter to New Orleans, and to see it finally come to life is incredibly special,” said Amanda Rose, founder and executive producer of French Fry Festival. “Being a New Orleans native, my team and I wanted to create something that feels authentically New Orleans where food, music, creativity and community all come together. Making admission free was an intentional decision because we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to experience and celebrate our culture that makes our city so extraordinary.”
French Fry Festival will include a diverse lineup of local restaurants, food vendors and emerging culinary entrepreneurs serving creative interpretations of French fries alongside other delicious offerings.
From classic favorites to inventive, Louisiana-inspired creations, attendees will have the opportunity to explore a variety of flavors while directly supporting the culinary businesses that contribute to New Orleans’ vibrant food scene.
The festival team shares they are equally committed to supporting the businesses behind the food. By maintaining an accessible vendor participation fee and creating opportunities for businesses of varying sizes to participate, French Fry Festival aims to reduce financial barriers often associated with large-scale events.
This approach reflects the festival’s commitment to creating an environment where local businesses can gain exposure, build customer relationships, and pursue meaningful economic opportunities.
French Fry Festival will offer free general admission to all attendees.
Guests will have access to the festival’s culinary vendors, live entertainment, community marketplace, and general festival programming. Food, beverages, and select premium experiences will be available for purchase.
For guests seeking an elevated experience, the festival will feature a separately ticketed Cocktail Garden, offering a curated environment centered around cocktails, hospitality and beverage discovery. Access will be offered through designated time slots to maintain a comfortable and engaging guest experience.
The festival will also offer optional FastFry Passes for guests interested in expedited access at participating vendors, subject to availability.
EVENT DETAILS
Event: Inaugural French Fry Festival
Date: Saturday, Nov. 21
Time: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Crescent Park, New Orleans, Louisiana
Admission: FREE General Admission
Premium Experience: Ticketed Cocktail Garden
Website: www.frenchfryfestival.com
Social Media: @frenchfryfestival
For additional information, festival updates, vendor announcements, and premium experience tickets, visit www.frenchfryfestival.com.