With the help of a Lake Street Lift grant, the non-profit Hook & Ladder Theater is activating a series of on-site stages and satellite locations, including;
Arbeiter Brewing will feature a live music stage, craft beverages, food trucks, bouncy house (for kids) and more! 2-10pm

Lagniappe and Du Nord Cocktail Room will offer guests an early-bird pre-fest brunch option and a cool-down location with comfortable seating throughout the fest along with features on their unique New Orleans craft food and beverages. 11am-9pm/5-10pm, respectfully

Moon Palace Art Market (curated by Benchpressed) will host a music stage, story-telling in the courtyard, numerous craft vendors, food trucks, interactive arts activities and more from 2-8pm. *Weather contingency location – inside coliseum building

The Hook & Ladder Theater will present music on (4) stages in addition to a live-painting stage! 2pm-12

In all, the festival is presenting 22 acts in 2025!  While The Hook & Ladder capacity/footprint requires a ticket purchase (or registration code from a community partner) to enter, the alternate stages are both barrier-free and open the community!

7 Stages: Outdoor Main Stage • Indoor Theater & Lounge Stages • Indoor Zen Arcade Stage & Lounge • Arbeiter Brewing Stage • Art Lot Stage

This award winning music, food and arts festival features an eclectic mix of the best local, regional and national entertainment across seven stages, and a wide variety of local craft food and beverage options. This unique summer celebration of performance, craft, and culinary art is also the annual fundraiser for The Firehouse Performing Arts Center, the non-profit community theater that is home to The Hook & Ladder Theater, Zen Arcade/Mission Room, and the Under The Canopy music series.