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Beignet Fest Foundation awards almost $76,000 in grants to support local autism programs

Press Release
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

Press Release
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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Beignet Fest Announces Full Menu of Beignet Dishes for 2022

Press Release
Tuesday, August 23, 2022

PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans joins the event as official coffee and food vendor New Orleans, LA (August 23, 2022) – Beignet Fest returns September 24 to New Orleans City Park with an array of...

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Beignet Fest Announces 2022 Musical Lineup

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

Popular New Orleans festival will have two stages featuring Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Shamarr Allen, Imagination Movers and more NEW ORLEANS (July 14, 2022) – Beignet Fest is making a striking comeback Saturday, Sept. 24,...

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