Beignet Fest returns Nov. 16 with a jam-packed menu and iconic musical entertainment
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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Gulf South’s most family-friendly festival features the largest variety of beignets available in one place on one day NEW ORLEANS (Sept. 14, 2024) – Beignet Fest, the Gulf South’s most family-friendly and inclusive festival, returns...
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Iconic musical entertainment announced for 2024 Beignet Fest
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Friday, May 10, 2024
VIP tickets on sale for Nov. 16 festival NEW ORLEANS (May 10, 2024) – Beignet Fest organizers announce iconic musical acts including Jon Cleary, Big Sam and Amanda Shaw will headline the 2024 Beignet Fest...
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Beignet Fest Foundation awards almost $76,000 in grants to support local autism programs
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Tuesday, April 02, 2024
New ORLEANS (April 2, 2024) – On this World Autism Day, the Beignet Fest Foundation, dedicated to celebrating the rich cultural heritage of New Orleans while supporting nonprofit organizations that serve autistic youth and their...
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Beignet Fest announces 2024 festival date, shifts to cooler temperatures
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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The seventh annual event to feature expanded VIP experience NEW ORLEANS (Jan. 24, 2024) – The Beignet Fest Foundation announced today the seventh annual Beignet Fest will take place Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, from 10...
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Beignet Fest announces 2023 Best Beignet winners
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
NEW ORLEANS (Sept. 25, 2023) – Nearly 12,000 fest goers attended the sixth annual Beignet Fest, presented by Children’s Hospital New Orleans, this past Saturday in City Park where they sampled nearly 50 unique takes...
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Beignet Fest returns Sept. 23 with a jam-packed menu featuring 50 flavorsome varieties of beignets
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Monday, August 14, 2023
Gulf South’s most family-friendly festival to include new vegan options, more parking choices and expanded Kids Village NEW ORLEANS (Aug. 14, 2023) – Beignet Fest, the Gulf South’s most family-friendly and inclusive festival, returns Saturday,...
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Beignet Fest announces musical entertainment, puts tickets on sale
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Monday, May 22, 2023
Organizers are bringing back VIP ticket options for the 2023 festival NEW ORLEANS (May 22, 2023) – Beignet Fest organizers announced the musical lineup and put tickets on sale today for the 2023 Beignet Fest...
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Sensory Activation Vehicle Makes New Orleans Debut
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Thursday, April 13, 2023
Beignet Fest Foundation provides unique space for local events to be more inclusive for those with sensory processing disorders New Orleans (April 13, 2023) – Today, Beignet Fest Foundation unveiled its latest mission-driven project to...
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Beignet Fest Foundation Funds Training for Adaptive Swim Lessons for Autistic Youth
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Monday, February 27, 2023
YMCA of Greater New Orleans aquatics staff to receive national certification New Orleans, LA (Feb. 27, 2023) – The Beignet Fest Foundation and YMCA of Greater New Orleans are teaming up to provide more opportunities...
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Free Sailing Camp for Autistic Youth Coming to New Orleans
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Wednesday, February 01, 2023
Community Sailing New Orleans, Spectrum Sailing Camp and Beignet Fest partner together to host camps this spring and summer New Orleans (Jan. 31, 2022) – Community Sailing New Orleans is teaming up with Spectrum Sailing to...
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