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FESTS FOR ALL
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Fans dance to the music of Rockin’ Dopsie and the Zydeco Twisters during Gretna Fest 2022. This year’s fest is Oct. 3-5.
Fall brings an array of parties celebrating just about anything you can think of We take our fairs and festivals seriously here. And regardless of the theme — music, food or culture — we’re ready to pass a good time.
You can celebrate just about anything, with festivities covering arts, music, culture, history, sobriety, and, of course, food! Whether your tastes run to the traditional dishes like chicken and barbecue or you’re craving more of a local specialty like beignets or andouille, there’s a festival for that.
OCTOBER
GRETNA FEST: The festival of music and food will be held Oct. 3-5 at 740 Second St. in Gretna. Times are 4-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. Live music includes local, national and international acts, with food, arts and crafts and more. Entertainment includes Better Than Ezra, Amanda Shaw, Bonerama, Rockin Dopsie Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. Tickets start at $45, children 12 and under free. gretnafest.com. NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN FESTIVAL: The two-day outdoor festival will be held 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 4-5 at the New Orleans lakefront, Lakeshore Drive and Franklin Avenue. Food offerings include vegetarian,
vegan and gluten-free options from more than 40 restaurants and music across three stages. A Fried Chicken Festival 5K Run/ Walk will take place on Oct. 4, on the New Orleans Lakefront at 8 a.m. There is also a 1-mile kid-friendly run at 10 a.m. for kids 12 and under. General admission starts at $5, with multiday packages and VIP packages available. friedchickenfestival.com. NOLA COFFEE FESTIVAL: The festival to celebrate all things coffee will be held Oct. 3-4 at the Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center, 4545 Williams Blvd. in Kenner. Tickets are $20; VIP packages available. nolacoffeefestival.com. OKTOBERFEST: Deutsches Haus, 1700 Moss
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10 tips for fall
Seasonal notes to keep pets safe and healthy as temps start to drop It’s hard to believe fall is already upon us — that is, the air is just a tad bit cooler and just slightly less humid. We’re still dealing with very warm afternoons, mosquitoes that never seem to quit and summertime conditions. Traci But fall is here, and it requires some Howerton new precautions to keep pets safe and ANIMAL healthy. RESCUE Here are some tips for owners: 1. ALLERGY SEASON IS BACK: Ragweed and other allergens flare up in the fall. Many
pets with allergies will start licking their paws, scratching more than usual or developing ear infections. My dog, Romeo, will be going to the vet for his allergy shot to stay ahead of it. If your pet struggles with seasonal allergies, don’t wait until they are miserable. Talk with your vet now about prevention and treatment. 2. COAT CHANGES: Even though our sum-
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