The 2018 Freret Street Festival is happening on Saturday, April 7 from 11a-6p. Free to attend, the festival has three stages with local music, plus over 200 local vendors, food courts and seating at every corner, roller girls, and pet adoption stations. It runs the length of Freret Street between Valmont and Napoleon. This year's full music lineup, hitting 3 stages, is below.

Vendors are coming with a wide variety of wares including painting, sculpture, clothing, jewelry, vintage items, used CDs and books, and more. Local non-profits will also be present sharing information about their work and opportunities to get involved.

More info, including the most up-to-date performance schedule, available at their Facebook page.

Ochsner Baptist Stage
Napoleon Avenue
11:40a-12:40p Kumasi
1-2p Margie Perez
2:30-3:45p Jon Cleary Band with Walter Wolfman Washington
4:15-4:45p N’fungola Sibo
5-6p Caesar Brothers Funk Box

Alder Hotel Stage
Valence Street
11:25a-12:25p Ayotemi
12:55-1:55p Michot Melody Makers
2:10-3:10p Amanda Ducorbier
3:30-4:30p Cha Wa
4:30-4:45p NOLA Capoeira
5-6p Motel Radio

Dat Dog Stage
Soniat Street
11-11:35a Marc Stone
11:55a-12:55p Organized Crime
1:10-2:10p Mainline
2:25-2:55p Nairobi Youth
3:15-4:15p Sexy Dex & The Fresh
4:45-6p Mike Dillon Band