Farm Bounce NOLA: Let The Good Times Grow

Farm Bounce NOLA is a three-day, thoughtfully curated experience designed to immerse you in New Orleans' customs and foodways, primarily by way of agriculture. Steeped in rich traditions, we invite you to dig into a distinct American city that remains a vibrant cultural fixture.

Participants will have a chance to interact and talk with real farmers, ranchers and producers, all the while becoming a part of an expanding collective that is redesigning and remapping our food and agricultural ecosystem.

Hosted by Black Farmers Index (The Index), a 501(c)(3) organization, we focus on initiatives that gather, grow, and ground Black agriculturalists. We also highlight how they play a vital role in stewarding land, knowledge, and resilience across generations.

Ultimately, our work aims to establish more effective "consumer-to-farmer" pipelines to ensure the public has knowledge about and access to healthy, fresh food, and for all farmers and communities to thrive.

This event is part of our work with USDA's Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) Southeast region.

Farm Bounce NOLA continues our efforts to cultivate sustainable spaces, provide substantial opportunities through agriculture, preserve growing legacies, and build power around foodways. Join us from Friday, October 31st - Sunday, November 2nd. For lodging, our host hotel is the JW Marriott.

Please note that most of the activities during the three-day event will involve a moderate-to-significant amount of walking, potentially over uneven terrain.

If you have specific accessibility or accommodation needs, we kindly ask that you contact us prior to purchasing your ticket so we can discuss how to best support your participation.

As a small but mighty team, we are committed to doing our very best to meet your needs; however, there may be some requests we are unable to fully accommodate. We appreciate your understanding and encourage open communication so that we can create as welcoming an experience as possible.

Info: Get ready for an intimate gathering where mystery meets meaning! Meet other guests, growers, and emerging farmers over local music, food, and drinks. This mixer will feature a powerful panel of Black farmers and agriculturalists.

Info: Step onto a 7-acre working farm where guests will enjoy interactive activities, meet with friendly animals, and share a delicious, farm-to-table feast, made from ingredients sourced directly from the land.

Info: This lively walking tour will be led by a knowledgeable land steward whose family has resided in the area for at least six generations. She will reveal the cultural history of Black foraging and agriculture in New Orleans. Prepare to be inspired by history that thrives beneath your feet!

Info: Join this workshop of botanical crafting where you will design fun and fantastic souvenirs while enjoying a light brunch. It's the perfect blend of creativity, culinary pleasure, and beautiful blooms!

Info: Take a tour through a flourishing urban garden, where you'll sip on a refreshing butterfly pea tea cocktail while exploring the processes of natural dyes and learn about effective small-scale sustainability strategies.

Info: Join our Krewe and experience a New Orleans tradition of the the Second Line. Expect lots of movement, high energy, and a true taste of NOLA spirit! More details on the meet-up will be provided upon registration.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Backatown Coffee Parlour, 301 Basin Street, New Orleans, United States