In response to the amazing turnout at last year’s inaugural event, this year Muffuletta Festival will have a larger stage and expanded footprint. Musical performances throughout the day include Benny Grunch and the Bunch, classical vocalist ensemble Bon Operatit!, Mia Kylie Ditta, and Swingaroux with special guest Spencer Racca.

Sandwiches and many other Italian-American specialties will be available from vendors such as Nor-Joe Imports, Mahony’s and Goodfellas Seafood & Po-boys as well as sweet treats from Ravasio’s Italian Ice, and City Gelato. More art and retail vendors will be on site this year including Kabuki Design Studio, Shaun Aleman, Red Hill Bee Farm and Lizano’s Glass Haus.

Muffuletta Fest is produced in partnership with the Choupic Group, Norjoe Imports, and Friends of Bayou St. John with sponsorships from Metairie Bank, Southern Eagle, Everfest, Estrella’s Home, Salon Sonaj, Martine’s Lounge, WGSO AM and Cumulus Media. Sponsor Belle Isle Moonshine will be providing specialty cocktails as well.

General admission is free, but VIP and reserved seating options are available. VIP tickets, which include free beer and specialty cocktails, access to the VIP area with snacks, and reserved seating for musical acts are $79, and tickets for reserved seating are $20. Tickets can be purchased here.