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Oak Street Po-Boy Festival
Po-boys, live music and an art market fill Oak Street for New Orleans’ 18th annual neighborhood food festival.
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Oak Street Po-Boy Festival 2026: date, food and visiting guide
Oak Street’s annual sandwich celebration returns for its 18th edition, bringing food, music and neighborhood life together in Carrollton.
When is the 2026 Po-Boy Festival?
The organizer confirms Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is the same event sometimes listed as the 18th Annual Oak St. Po Boy Festival. The earlier November 1 date has been corrected here.
Food and music on Oak Street
The festival occupies the 8100–8700 blocks of Oak Street. Its announced attractions include food and drink vendors, several music stages, a po-boy competition, an art market and a Kids Zone. Leave room in your day to explore the street as well as the food stalls.
Admission and wristbands
Festival entry is free, but the organizer requires a wristband to purchase po-boys. Food purchases are separate. Use the festival’s current wristband page for 2026 sales information; older ticket pages may still describe past editions.
Planning your visit
Pick a meeting point with your group before arriving and check the official festival map when it is released. Comfortable shoes make it easier to explore the blocks between food stops. Check the organizer’s transportation information before choosing where to arrive.
History and tradition
The Oak Street Po-Boy Festival began in 2007 as a celebration of New Orleans’ signature sandwich and the historic Oak Street commercial corridor. The 2026 festival is billed as the 18th annual edition, continuing a tradition of restaurant vendors, inventive po-boys, live music, an art market, children’s activities, and neighborhood support.
Sources: Official 2026 festival date · Festival footprint, admission and activities · Official Po-Boy Festival history
Event details
Back to all eventsConfirmed for November 8, 2026, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. A wristband is required to buy po-boys.
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