The Taste of New Orleans Food & Music event takes place at the Del Mar Racetrack on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, from 1 - 6 p.m. Enjoy world-class horse racing while celebrating New Orleans culture – guests can look forward to: ○ Sampling popular New Orleans fare like Hurricanes, Frozen Daiquiris and authentic cajun cuisine like gumbo, po’boys, beignets, red beans & rice and jambalaya ○ Local & regional craft beers ○ A Big Easy music experience with live performances from the Bayou Brothers, and Theo & the Zydeco Patrol. ○ A mini Mardi Gras Parade, curated by Gator by the Bay + Bon Temps Social Club. ○ Plus stilt walkers, the Rad Hatter and more! And of course there will be beads! ○ Watching and wagering on world-class horse racing from an exclusive trackside viewing area Participating food vendors include: 5Cs’ Louisiana Cajun Cuisine, Chef D’s Cajun Foods, The Chicken Shack, NOLA on 5th, Beignet Belly, Full Belly BBQ, The Gumbo Pot, Tonni’s NOLA Treats, Mark’s Smokefire BBQ, Ate is Enuff Creole, and more to be announced! Tickets are available here: https://www.dmtc.com/calendar/detail/NewOrleans