NEW ORLEANS / AGILITYPR.NEWS / August 03, 2026 / Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Beignet Fest, set for Saturday, Nov. 7, at the New Orleans City Park Festival Grounds from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The annual festival celebrates the iconic beignet in dozens of different dishes along with live music and family-friendly activities while raising funds for the Beignet Fest Foundation's mission to support the local autism community. Since its debut in 2016, Beignet Fest has become one of Louisiana's most popular food festivals steeped in the rich culture of New Orleans.
Early bird general admission tickets are $15 through Oct. 3 and include festival admission, live entertainment, a sensory-friendly Kids Village and other activations. Children 10 and under are admitted free.
"Beignet Fest is a celebration of everything we love about New Orleans — incredible food, live music, local art, family fun and a community that comes together to make a difference," said Sherwood Collins, executive director and event producer. "We invite everyone to join us for a day of big flavor, fun and impact."
New this year, Beignet Fest is partnering with Abita Beer to celebrate the brewery's 40th anniversary with an exclusive GA+ ticket. Available to guests 21 and older, the Abita 40 GA+ includes access to an exclusive hospitality tent with dedicated bathroom facilities, branded giveaways and one complimentary Abita beverage upon entry.
The Ruby Slipper VIP and Lagniappe Lounge experiences will return this year, continuing to offer elevated amenities and prime viewing of the entertainment stage.
All ticketing information is available at BeignetFest.com. The festival menu will be announced in October.
About Us
About Beignet Fest:
Named one of the Top 10 Specialty Food Festivals in the nation in 2026 by USA TODAY’s Readers Poll, Beignet Fest is a premier food festival in Louisiana that celebrates one of New Orleans’s most iconic dishes all in one place on one day. Proceeds benefit the Beignet Fest Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization established to raise awareness and support for programs in Greater New Orleans that serve autistic youth and their families.
Other honors for the Beignet Fest include:
Garden & Gun - Top Southern Fall Food Festival List 2024 and 2023
New Orleans Magazine - Tops of the Town Voter Poll Honoree 2023
Southern Living - Best Food Festivals in the South 2023
Tasting Table - 21 Bucket List Food Festivals 2023
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