New Orleans food festivals

New Orleans's upcoming food festivals, night markets, tastings, and neighborhood favorites, with the details that matter before you go.

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Power Mile Road Race

The Power Mile Road Race is on Saturday July 25, 2026. It includes the following events: The Power Mile, 1/2 Mile Youth Race (ages 12 & under), and The Beer Mile Relay.

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Big Easy Halloween Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

The “BIG EASY HALLOWEEN HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K ROAD RACE” will be back this October! and is proud to partner with the wonderful Party & Food Location at The Blue Crab Restaurant and Oyster Bar! Join on a completely closed race...

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New here? Start with Detroit

If you are new to Detroit, MI, start with the kind of day you want instead of a giant list: family-easy, adult/date, group-friendly, or weather-safe.

KidsParks, museums, markets, and short downtown stops

Family plans should be easy to enter, easy to leave, and clear about bathrooms, food, weather, and parking.

  • Check age fit.
  • Keep drives short.
  • Pick food before the main stop.
AdultsDinner, music, patios, museums, wineries, or brewery routes

Adult plans work best with one timed anchor and a nearby place for food or a walk.

  • Check hours.
  • Book if needed.
  • Keep the route walkable.
GroupFestival, game, market, or activity venue

Groups need one clear meet-up point and a plan that still works if people arrive late.

  • Share the map.
  • Pick one anchor.
  • Have a backup nearby.
RainIndoor backup near the same neighborhood

Weather-safe plans should stay close to the original area so the day does not fall apart.

  • Check closures.
  • Avoid long outdoor walks.
  • Use official pages for changes.

Summer plans work best when you balance one outdoor anchor with shade, water, food, and an evening option.

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