8th Annual "Original" Houston Creole Festival

Guests will experience a full day of LIVE music, an assortment of flavorful food/restaurants/food trucks, dancing, special Mardi Gras punch, Creole Bar, Kids Zone, and more - all in the name of preserving the heritage of a dynamic culture. Our VIP Experience will feature special guest Chef Gason, the NOLA Chef, demonstrating his skills at creating creole tasty treats. This is a Family Friendly festival.

VIP Ticket includes comfortable seating in special area, Chef Gason Nelson, a special guest from New Orleans will provide insight to the magic of Creole cooking and share tastings and treats from his demo dishes, best view of all the action, access to a bar inside of VIP tent (Your first two alcohol beverages are free), and a VIP lanyard with “First Serve” privileges at vendor spaces.

The main stage will be filled with LIVE musical performances, including: Ruben Moreno and the Zydeco Re-Evolution, Dikki Du & the Zydeco Crewe, and more to be announced!

Gourmet Cookies, BBQ, Brisket, Gumbo, Kebabs, and Houston Top Rated Food Trucks

Jewelry, Hand-Crafted Clothing & Accessories, Health Products, Vacation Ideas, Artists and more

Beautiful, and historic, Emancipation Park outdoor venue, green lawns offer natural seating for lounging and lawn chairs, safe kid zone, trees, sociable setting with an open-air stage. Bring your lawn chair and towels to lounge on the lawn. No umbrellas please.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Emancipation Park, 3018 Emancipation Ave, Houston, United States