The French Market comes alive with the 38th annual Creole Tomato Festival on June 8 -9 , 2024. This event celebrates the bounty of Southeast Louisiana, with a weekend packed full of activities, live music, delicious Creole tomatoes and fun for the entire family.
The festivities begin on Saturday, June 8th, at 10:30 a.m. with the Ripe & Ready Second Line. This lively parade features a jazz band, the colorful Baby Dolls, and the high-flying Amelia Earhawts. Participants are encouraged to don their favorite tomato-themed attire and join the procession, which starts at Oscar Dunn Park, 700 Decatur Street, and marches to the French Market festival grounds.
Live Music Schedule
Music lovers will be treated to an incredible lineup of live performances across multiple stages:
Rouses French Market Stage (French Market Flea Market)
Saturday, June 8
- 11 a.m.: NPS Arrowhead Jazz Band
- 12:30 p.m.: Becky Lynn Blanca & The Sweetie Pies
- 2 p.m.: The Champagniacs
- 3:45 p.m.: Creole String Beans
Sunday, June 9
- 11 a.m.: Mid-City Aces
- 12:30 p.m.: Smokey Greenwell Blues Band
- 2 p.m.: The Fully Dressed Poboys
- 3:30 p.m.: Mia Borders
Dutch Alley Stage (900 block of N. Peters St.)
Saturday, June 8
- 11 a.m.: Ecos Latinos with Patrice & Carlos
- 12:30 p.m.: Bogue Chitto
- 2 p.m.: The Alicia Renee Quartet
- 3:30 p.m.: Quel Che Sara Sara
Sunday, June 9
- 11 a.m.: Captain Squeeze & The Zydeco Mashers
- 12:30 p.m.: Dusky Waters
- 2:00 p.m.: Le Trainiump
- 3:30 p.m.: Gal Holiday & The Honky Tonk Revue
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Stage (Indoors at 916 N. Peters in Dutch Alley)
Saturday, June 8
- 10 a.m.: Jazz Yoga with Jenna McSwain
- 11:15 a.m.: African Drum & Dance Program with Marianna Curry
- 12:30 p.m.: Gracie Jay
- 1:45 p.m.: The Excellos
Creole Tomato Culinary Delights
For the food enthusiasts, the Southern Food & Beverage Museum Cooking Demonstration Stage at the French Market Farmers Market will offer cooking demonstrations by renowned chefs, showcasing the versatility of Creole tomatoes:
Saturday, June 8
- 12 p.m.: Dee Lavigne of Delightful Roux School of Cooking
- 1:30 p.m.: Chef Matt Kopfler of Elliot’s Nola
- 3:00 p.m.: Maddie Hayes, co-author of the SoFAB Cookbook
Sunday, June 9
- 12 p.m.: Dee Lavigne
- 1:30 p.m.: Chef Matt Kopfler
- 3 p.m.: Isabella Bentz from SoFAB
Fun for the Entire Family
In addition to the live music and cooking demonstrations, the festival will feature Creole tomato food booths, fresh Creole tomatoes for sale, and various activities for the whole family to enjoy.
For more details, visit the French Market website.
38th annual Creole Tomato Festival
