Where Y’at this Weekend: NOLAXNOLA, Gretna Fest, Blues, Brews and BBQ Fest, Fried Chicken Fest

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — October has officially arrived, bringing with it festivals, fried chicken, and fun for the whole family. Get ready for a city-wide celebration of music, a fair that takes over an entire Westbank town, and a soiree featuring blues, brews and BBQ. Here are Where Yat’s weekend picks!

• First, NOLAxNOLA is a salute to music and culture at some of the best-known venues in town. Musicians, artists, comedians and others will descend upon New Orleans to contribute to the unique heritage the city has to offer. Visit NOLAxNOLA’s website for complete listings.
• Next, starting Friday, Oct. 3, celebrate the first weekend of October at Gretna Fest. The festival features multiple stages with acts such as Better Than Ezra, Sam Hunt and Trombone Shorty, along with multicultural areas representing Asia, Italy and even a German Oktoberfest.
• On Saturday, Oct. 4, festival-goers will fight hunger in St. Bernard Parish at the free Blues Brews and BBQ Fest at Docville Farm. Enjoy the family-friendly event while helping your community; live music acts include the Kenny Acosta Band and more.
• Finally, the National Fried Chicken Festival is back at the New Orleans Lakefront. From traditional classic fried chicken to vegetarian and gluten-free options, this festival is for all lovers of Southern cooking! There’ll also be a 5k run/walk and live music from The Sugarhill Gang, G. Love and others.

For a complete rundown of all the upcoming festivals, log onto the Where Y’at website and click on the fall festivals listing with profiles on events from around the region, celebrating everything from gumbo to beer. And sign up for the Where Y’at weekly e-blast to get the latest entertainment happenings delivered directly to your inbox.

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