Annual Gentilly Festival to kickoff second weekend of October

Annual Gentilly Festival to kickoff second weekend of October
Annual Gentilly Festival to kickoff second weekend of October
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Woah! Its time for “Boots on the Ground” at the annual Gentilly Festival in Pontchartrain Park.

Happening Oct. 10, 11 and 12th, the fest, presented by the New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Foundation (NOTCF) and Louisiana, Feed Your Soul, will offer an abundance of food, music and family fun.

NOTCF officials say the weekend has something to offer for everyone.

(courtesy/gentilly fest)

There will be three stages of live performances kicking off with the “Jazz under the Stars” concert.

Friday, Oct. 10

  • DJ Juane Jordan
  • The Deuce
  • Brown Quintet
  • Gladney
  • Quintin Gerard W & Lemek presented by WNOZ

Saturday, Oct. 11 Main Stage

  • Spin Griffey
  • James Andrews
  • Ms. O Malik (line dance)
  • Kyle Alexander
  • Joy Clark
  • Royal Essence
  • EDT Dance
  • Frank Richard with Chocolate Milk

Saturday, Gospel Tent

  • Park Community Choir
  • St. Raymond-St Leo Choir
  • JAI Reed
  • Grace United Methodist
  • Watson Memorial
  • The Jones Sisters
  • Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Choir
  • Lady Felicia Travis
  • Jeffery Pelrean & Created to Worship

Sunday, Oct. 12 Main Stage

  • DJ B Sharp,
  • Blair Dottin Haley,
  • King Bronze,
  • Mecca Notes,
  • Nell Simmons,
  • Dem Ligon Boiz,
  • DJ Captain Charles,
  • The Ladies of Soul with Nadja Cojoe,
  • Sharon Martin,
  • Rechell Cook, and Dane Ruffins

Saturday Gospel Tent

  • Men of Bethel Colony Transformative Ministries
  • Craig Anointed Joylettes
  • The WORD Church
  • Zulu Ensemble
  • Shades of Praise
  • Craig Adams and the Soul Children
  • Jada Tanner
  • John Walker Jr. & Nu Nation
  • Bishop Tyronne Jefferson & The “TAB”

The Gentilly Fest will close with a performance of “Boots on the Ground” by 803 Fresh.

Young fest goers can also enjoy the Kids Entertainment Stage with face painting, rides, storytelling and activities. Business-minded youth will have the opportunity to sell their products at The Kids Village Youth Entrepreneurs tent.

Festival Hours:

  • Friday, October 10th: Festival starts 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 11th: Festival Starts 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 12th: Festival Starts 12 p.m. – 8 pm.

The festival is free to attend with VIP Experience $75 a day or $140 for a two day pass including refreshments and parking. Daily parking is $25.

For more information on the event, visit the Gentilly Fest website.

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