A free weekend celebration showcasing the music, food, and dance that made this city known around the world! R&B, Funk, Brass Bands and gumbo – live in beautiful Louis Armstrong Park!

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About

The Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival is a vibrant celebration held annually in New Orleans, showcasing the culinary and cultural heritage of the Tremé neighborhood. Renowned for its diverse gumbo offerings, the festival presents a feast for the senses, with local chefs dishing out their unique interpretations of this beloved culinary staple. Alongside the food, festival-goers can enjoy live music performances reflecting Treme’s deep-rooted musical legacy, from jazz and blues to brass bands. The festival also features local artisans, crafts, and activities for the little fest-goers. It’s a lively atmosphere that honors the community’s history and spirit. It’s a must-attend event for anyone looking to experience the authentic flavors and rhythms of New Orleans.

Free Admission – Donations Accepted 

Admission to the Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival is free, but we will have donation boxes set up at most of the park entrances. If you want to help us keep our events free, please support us with the donation of your choice.

Arts Market 

We will host a huge arts market, highlighting the best local and regional makers of hand-crafted artworks and home furnishings. As at all of our events, we’ll feature some of the best artisans in the region selling hand-made art, jewelry and other crafts.  

Food Vendors 

If you love dark roux chicken and sausage gumbo, Creole filé gumbo, seafood gumbo, and all sorts of other great stuff – from po-boys to shrimp ’n’ grits – then come hungry.  

VOLUNTEER

Interested in being part of this amazing festival? Join the krewe and volunteer! We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly volunteers who know how to pass a good time. Click below to check out available volunteer opportunities!

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ADA Accessibility

For guests who use need ADA accommodations, the festival will have a number of options:

There will be wheelchair drop-off areas on Rampart Street (at the St. Ann Street Gate) and also in the parking lot near the Mahalia Jackson Theatre of the Performing Arts (enter via the Basin Street Gate).

Wheelchair-accessible toilets will be kept locked for your comfort. To obtain the combination for the locks, please visit any of our information booths located at the park entrances or check with the staff at the official Merchandise Booth.

All of the food booths will have counter heights of no more than 32 inches. There will be an area reserved only for wheelchairs near the sound booth in front of the stage.

No Outside Food or Beverages or Pets

Keep The Festival Safe and Free: No Outside Food, Beverages or Pets
Like all of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Community Festivals, the Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival is completely free and open to the public – part of the community investment made by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. Donations, however, are gratefully accepted. If you would like to support the Foundation and help keep this event free, please make the tax-deductible contribution of your choice here.

PLEASE: Except for those with small children or dietary restrictions, please do not bring outside food or beverages to the event – no coolers are permitted.

Although Armstrong Park is usually open to pets, for the safety and comfort of the festival’s large audience, the Jazz & Heritage Foundation asks that guests respect their neighbors and leave companion animals at home (except for service animals, of course).

No Recording 

Please: No audio or video recording of our performers. 

sponsors

The 2025 Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival is proudly sponsored by Cathead Vodka, Delta Utilities, ChillZone, Louisiana Division of the Arts, WWNO 89.9  Louisiana Lottery, Goldfarb Financial, Big Easy Cruise, Maverick Entertainment Group, and Urban South Brewery.

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