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Oak Street Po-Boy Festival
New Orleans, LA · Food & Drink
- When
- November 8, 2026
- Where
- Oak Street (8100-8700 blocks) · New Orleans · LA
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
The Oak Street Po-Boy Festival closes down the Carrollton neighborhood's Oak Street each November for a day dedicated to the New Orleans sandwich, with dozens of local restaurants serving original po-boy variations. It has run since 2009 and features several stages of live music alongside the food. The 2026 edition is its 18th annual.
The history within reach
- Oak Street Po-Boy Festivalsame spot
The Oak Street Po-Boy Festival closes down the Carrollton neighborhood's Oak Street each November for a day dedicated to the New Orleans sandwich, with dozens of local restaurants serving original po-boy variations.
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