Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival

November 8-9, 2025

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!

When

The Tremé Creole Gumbo returns Saturday, November 8- Sunday, November 9, 2025

Where

Louis Armstrong Park – 701 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, La 70116

live Music schedule

Two Full Days of Music!

Saturday, November 8th

11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Da Truth Brass Band

12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. James Andrews

2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph

4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Trumpet Mafia

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Hot 8 Brass Band

Sunday, November 9th

11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Young Fellaz Brass Band

12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tremé Brass Band

2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Quiana Lynell

4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Original Pinettes Brass Band

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Rebirth Brass Band

No recording. Please, no audio or video recording of any performances at the festival.

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.

ARTS MARKET VENDORS

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.

FOOD MENUS

Cooking Demonstration Tent

Hosted by Arkesha Baquet of Lil Dizzy’s Café

Step inside the Cooking Demo Tent and experience the heart and soul of Louisiana cuisine! Throughout the weekend, local chefs, culture bearers, and culinary artists will share their secrets to making authentic New Orleans gumbo. From perfecting a dark roux to layering flavors with local seafood, sausage, and fresh herbs, you’ll get insider tips straight from the experts.

Watch live demonstrations, sample delicious tastings, and learn the stories behind the recipes that have been passed down through generations. It’s a flavorful celebration of culture, community, and the artistry of Creole cooking.

Come hungry, take notes, and get inspired to bring a little bit of Tremé’s kitchen home with you!

Saturday, November 8th

1:00–2:00 PM: Divine Cuisine-Chef Kenya Johnson preparing Seafood Gumbo

3:00–4:00 PM: Brocato’s Catering- Chef Cherie Brocato preparing Tofu & okra gumbo: Smokey tofu, mushroom, and okra

Sunday, November 9th

1:00–2:00 PM Cocoa & Cream Catering – Chef Ethel Williams preparing Chicken & Smoked Alligator Gumbo

3:00–4:00 PM Tiger’s Creole Cuisine- Chef Tiger Watson, Sr. preparing Tiger’s Creole Cuisine’s World Famous Filé Gumbo

Kids Tent

Bring the little ones to the Kids Craft Tent for a weekend full of creativity, rhythm, and fun! Each day features hands-on art and music activities inspired by the flavors and spirit of Tremé. Kids can craft their own Gumbo Pot Necklaces, African-inspired Masai jewelry, funky maracas, and even build drums and alligator puppets from recycled materials.

All weekend long, families are invited to add their touch to our Community Gumbo Pot Art Project — a collaborative masterpiece celebrating the beauty of our diverse community, where every ingredient adds something special to the mix.

Open to children of all ages, the Kids Tent is the perfect place to let imagination simmer and creativity cook!

🕛 Saturday & Sunday, November 8–9

📍 Armstrong Park- Tent closes at 6:00 p.m.

See Schedule

Playbuild

Our friends at Playbuild will return to Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival. Playbuild is a creative play organization that inspires kids to explore, design, and build using their signature big blue blocks. These oversized foam shapes encourage imaginative play, teamwork, and problem-solving, transforming any space into an interactive playground where children can construct, invent, and have fun together.

🕛 Saturday & Sunday, November 8–9

📍 Armstrong Park

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.

Broadcast Partner

Jazz & Heritage community radio station WWOZ New Orleans 90.7 FM will broadcast the Treme Creole Gumbo Festival live from Armstrong Park – streaming video at www.wwoz.org and www.jazzandheritage.org/live. Also on Facebook and Youtube