Summer Fun...
What: New Orleans Wine and Food Experience Where: several downtown locations
When/$: Wednesday, May 22 - 26, 2002, Call for times., Call for prices. Will take place at several downtown locations. Vintner dinners at local restaurants, grand tastings, wine and food seminars. 529-WINE www.nowfe.com
What: Cajun Heartland State Fair
Where: Cajundome(Corner of W. Congress & Cajun Dome Blvd., Lafayette, LA 70506, 318-265-2100
When/$: Thursday, May 23 - June 2,, 2002, Call for times., Call for prices. Giant rides, live music, special exhibits and demonstrations. 1-800-346-1958.
What: Jambalaya Festival
Where: Irma Boulevard , Gonzales, LA
When/$: Friday, May 24, 2002, Call for times., Call for prices. Festival with "World Jambalaya Cook-Off," crafts, live music and stage shows, carnival rides. 1-800-680-3208 or (225) 647-2937.
What: Back to the Beach Festival
Where: Outside UNO Lakefront Arena / along Lakeshore Drive
When/$: Friday, May 31, 2002, Call for times., Call for prices. Will be held outside of the UNO Lakefront Arena and along Lakeshore Drive. Live music, carnival rides, food, games and more to benefit the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation. 836-2215.
What: International Arts Festival (formally Reggae Riddums)
Where: City Park - New Orleans (1 Palm Drive, New Orleans)
When/$: Saturday, Jun 8, 2002, $50, $20, $15, $10 Join 20,000 world beat and reggae fans in Marconi Meadows in City park for two days of music and culture of New Orleans, Cuba, the Caribbean and Africa. Artists include Soca (Soul-Calypso) king Arrow and New Orleans bands Early Brooks and Bamboula 2000.