New Orleans East Yakamein, Oxtails & Plantains Festival Sun. Aug. 31, 2025

In New Orleans, yakamein, also known as "Old Sober," isa flavorful, spicy noodle soup, often considered a hangover cure. It typically features a dark, peppery beef broth, noodles (often spaghetti), a hard-boiled egg, and green onions, with optional additions like shrimp, ketchup, or hot sauce.Here's a more detailed look:

• Origins:Yakamein's roots are believed to be in Chinese noodle soups, introduced to New Orleans by Chinese immigrants. It evolved into a Creole dish, incorporating local ingredients and flavors.

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NOLA Yakamein, Oxtails and Plantains Festival

Sunday August 31, 2025 Lake Forest Plaza Parking Lot

5700 Read Blvd

Get ready for a mouth-watering extravaganza at the NOLA Yakamein, Oxtails and Plantains Festival with other delicious foods, Daiquiris, Beer, and live entertainment! Join us for 1 day of savory delights on Labor Day Weekend in New Orleans East. Indulge in delicious oxtails, perfectly fried plantains, other delicious food selections from other vendors while enjoying live music and fun activities for the whole family. Don't miss out on this tasty and entertaining event! $10 Admission is for Entertainment

Vendors bring your own Professional 10x10 Tent Setup or Trailer or Food Truck

Please follow instructions: Food and Retail Vendors

We accept Zelle and Cashapp for Vendors

Pay FIRST and email your business information, logo and pictures nolakreweofwestafricafestival@gmail.com

We are registered with the Secretary of State. Queens of Africa United International Foundation USA 501c3

Artist NIIBOII-KHALI performing Live

There are no refunds on Admission Tickets