From traditional sweet treats to savory delicacies that feature seafood, cheese and more, Beignet Fest serves up the best beignets in the South. In true New Orleans tradition, Beignet Fest features a myriad of restaurant vendors; local and regional musical entertainment; and family-friendly activities in the Kid’s Village. Proceeds from Beignet Fest benefit the Beignet Fest Foundation
The mission of the Beignet Fest Foundation is to celebrate, embrace and enhance the lives of children with developmental delays and disabilities by presenting them as whole beings, and to support organizations that do the same. With proceeds from the Beignet Fest, the Beignet Fest Foundation makes grants to local nonprofit organizations that provide accessible, quality programs for these special children. The main diagnosis for children with a developmental delay is autism*. Today, it is estimated that 1 in 44 children is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than childhood cancer, juvenile diabetes and pediatric AIDS combined. (Centers for Disease Control)
