As you prepare to enjoy a world-class lineup of over 300 musical acts, dance the Cajun jitterbug, chow on local cuisine, and appreciate all the cultural depth New Orleans has to offer, there are a few things you should keep in mind.

Food, music lineup, traffic and more

French Quarter Festival food vendors come from all around the New Orleans area with a great diversity of flavors and styles. How to choose? Here are our food writer's top picks arrange by the different stages and food areas for 2025.