The 17th Annual Festival Returns
on the Saints BYE Week!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Media Contacts:

Kari Shisler, Festival Director, klshisler@gmail.com, 504.913.2330

Elliot Hutchinson, Son of a Saint Creative Director, elliot@sonofasaint.org, 225.281.0917

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The 17th Annual Festival Returns on the Saints BYE Week!

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NEW ORLEANS (June 20th, 2025) – The Oak Street Merchants, Residents and Property Owners (OSMRPO), a 501c(3) charity, will again hold the 17th Annual Oak Street Po-Boy Festival, presented by Tony Chachere’s, on Sunday, November 16th, 2025 from 10A to 6P between the 8100-8700 blocks of Oak Street. This family-friendly event showcases 40 food and beverage vendors, live music on multiple stages, an Arts Market, Kids Zone presented by School of Rock, VIP area, history panel, sponsor activations, po-boy competition, and an opening parade, led by the Krewe of Condiments.

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THE MISSION CONTINUES:

This year marks the eighth partnership with Son of a Saint as our 501(c)3 non-profit partner. A portion of all wristband sales goes to support their mission of transforming the lives of fatherless boys through mentorship, emotional support, development of life skills, exposure to constructive experiences and formation of positive, lasting peer-to-peer relationships. Learn more about Son of a Saint at www.sonofasaint.org.

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Additionally, this event seeks to stimulate the Oak Street corridor between S. Carrollton Ave and Leake Avenue by improving its appearance and safety, preserving the historic integrity and local culture, and attracting, supporting, and promoting diverse, sustainable businesses. Learn more about OSMRPO and the Oak Street business community at www.facebook.com/OakStreetNOLA, www.instagram.com/oakstreetnola and www.oakstnola.com.

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WHAT’S NEW: THREE-STAGE PRICING RETURNS!

 

EARLY BIRD: Online Until July 20th

General Admission: $5

Fast Pass: $20

VIP: $125

 

ADVANCE: Online Until November 15th

General Admission: $10

Fast Pass: $25

VIP: $125

 

DAY-OF: Onsite Only!

General Admission: $15

Fast Pass: $30

VIP: $150

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Festival is free but a wristband is required to purchase a po-boy. Go to poboyfest.com for more information.

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FESTIVAL FUN FACTS:

• Event hosts 40-50 thousand po-boy aficionados and music lovers each year

• Festival was named Favorite Food Festival for nine consecutive years

• Over 100 different classic and creative versions of this much-beloved sandwich are served

• More than 8500 loaves of po-boy bread are used

• Entire festival footprint is built, used and wrapped in a 24-hour period

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO KEEP UP ON THE LATEST NEWS PLEASE GO TO: WWW.POBOYFEST.COM

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