Lakeside2Riverside: 2025 Spring Festivals Guide Edition
MAY
May 23-25 | New Orleans Greek Festival
1200 Allen Toussaint Blvd. | gfno.com
The New Orleans Greek Festival celebrates Greek culture with authentic cuisine, dance, and traditions. Highlights include performances by the Hellenic Dancers, authentic Greek dishes, and guided church tours of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. The fest will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
May 29-June 1 | Gulf Coast Jam
Panama Beach, FL | gulfcoastjam.com
Experience four days of country music in Panama Beach during the Gulf Coast Jam, featuring headliners Lainey Wilson, Sam Hunt, Jordan Hunt, and more. This beachside festival includes multiple stages, VIP options, and special military appreciation areas. Get your tickets soon before they sell out.
JUNE & UPCOMING
June 7 & 8 | Creole Tomato Festival
French Market | frenchmarket.org/event/37th-annual-creole-tomato-festival/all
Celebrate the start of summer at the 39th annual Creole Tomato Festival, featuring live music on multiple stages, fresh Creole tomatoes for sale, specialty food booths, and family activities throughout the historic French Market. Admission is free.
June 12-15 | New Orleans Wine and Food Experience
Multiple Locations | nowfe.com
The New Orleans Wine and Food Experience features over 1,000 wines from 250 wineries, the "Tournament of Rosés" competition, the signature "King of Louisiana Seafood" cook-off, sommelier-led tastings, and the popular "Labs & Lectures" series. Must be 21+ to attend most events.
November 1 | Freret Street Festival
Freret Street from Napoleon to Valmont | freretstreetfestival.org
Enjoy tons of live music and delicious food at this local street festival on Freret Street, running on Freret from Napoleon to Valmont. Live talent for festivities have included groups and singers such as Deep Sleep Atlantic, Kota Dosa, and Renee Gros & Tiago.
