The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias – French Quarter Festival 2022 – 2022Ep9

Mar 24, 2022 | Broadcast, Business, Events and Festivals, Featured - Broadcast, French Quarter, ICYMI, Locations, Music and Performance Venue, New Orleans, Organization and Non-Profit

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On this week’s The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we are very excited to bring you the return of our annual French Quarter Festival preview! That’s right, after a two-year layoff, the finest music festival in the world is back for their 39th happening! We talk with the team from FQF to hear about the music, the food and drink, the vibe, the challenges of being stalled for two years, and much more!
The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias – French Quarter Fest 2022 – 2022Ep9 – Morgan Valerie, Emily Madero, and Kenneth Spears of French Quarter Festivals, Inc. at their New Orleans offices.
Pictured above from left – Morgan Valerie, Emily Madero, and Kenneth Spears of French Quarter Festivals, Inc. at their New Orleans offices.

The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias – French Quarter Festival 2022 – 2022Ep9

Another quintessential New Orleans cultural event is back – French Quarter Festival! After a two-year hiatus, FQF is back with its 39th incarnation! It is the largest showcase of Louisiana music anywhere and one of the largest free music festivals in the world. We’re happy to bring you our annual preview of this seminal fest!

We chat with three of the leadership team members of FQF – Emily Madero, executive director; Kenneth Spears, food and beverage director; and Morgan Valerie, communications and marketing director. We let you know all about this year’s festival from the music to the food and drink program to just how important this event is to our local economy and culture.

During our conversation we touch on the important role FQF plays in supporting the local music scene – employing hundreds of musicians and gig workers. We also let you know about the role our local hospitality industry plays in the event. We highlight some of the great acts performing that span a multitude of genres.

Of course, we let you know what you need to know to attend this year’s event. We even give you some pro-tips on how best to fest!

Cheers and Be Well, You All!

~ Bryan