Louisiana Festivals for August of 2010

Satchmo SummerFest August 5-8, 2010, Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave. Celebrates Louis Armstrong with outdoor concerts, seminars, children’s activities, a club crawl and second-line parade.

National Hot Air Balloon Championships August 6, 2010, Baton Rouge, Pennington Center and BREC’s Perkins Road Park. The Southeast Regional and Louisiana State Hot Air Balloon competitions, liftoffs, fireworks, music, kids’ activities. (225) 933-2027, Official site

Great American Seafood Cook-Off, August 7-9, 2010, New Orleans Morial Convention Center, downtown New Orleans. Delicious seafood and culinary challenges.

Whitney White Linen Night Aug 7, 2010, New Orleans, Contemporary Arts Center and Warehouse Arts District. Gallery openings, food and music. Official website

New Orleans International Children’s Film Festival No date set, Savvy Gourmet, 4523 Magazine St. Daytime Screenings are free. Saturday and Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Showcasing more than 100 short films from around the world made for children and teens. Official website.

DecaFest, New Orleans, French Quarter and CBD. Theater music, films, literary and culinary events, benefiting HIV/AIDS and LGBT community organizations.

Visit our New Orleans, French Quarter Hotels, while in town for the Festivals.  The Hotel St. Pierre and Andrew Jackson Hotel are steps from the world famous Bourbon Street, French Market and Jackson Square. French Quarter Inns welcomes you to enjoy delightful guestrooms located amid centuries-old, landscaped courtyards & authentic Creole architecture. Book online for our best French Quarter Hotel Louisiana Festivals-Summer & August 2010 rates and specials. Easy on-line French Quarter Hotel reservations or call us at 504-524-4401 or 1-800-225-4040!