Farmstand Entertainment is the recently founded organization dedicated to rebuilding New Orleans’ post-COVID-19 cultural economy through three critical industries: Entertainment, Hospitality and Farming. In an effort to boost these sectors while giving locals and visitors a new platform for live music, dining and fun, the organization has just announced the inaugural events for Farmstand Live – a series of cultural experiences featuring live music, culinary delights and farm fresh produce served up in a drive-in setting.
Farmstand Entertainment is the brainchild of Emily Vanlandingham, founder/chef of Locally Preserved, New Orleans first all-natural food manufacturer. Vanlandingham, who recently earned a Master’s Degree in Food Business from the Culinary Institute of America, witnessed the economic downfall of New Orleans during the pandemic, just as she was completing the last year of her studies. “When the pandemic carried on for months on end, and I was working on my final project, I knew I needed to pivot,” says Vanlandingham. “I set out to find a way to change the distribution models of New Orleans’ most profitable sectors. We rely heavily on our incredible live music, on our renowned dining scene, and on our year-round farming. Farmstand Entertainment, and specifically, Farmstand Live, is a way to combine the three and pump money back into the economy.”
Taking place on the two Saturdays of what are traditionally Jazz Fest weekends (April 24th and May 1st, 2021), the first two events of Farmstand Live will take place at the Shrine on Airline and feature live performances by some of New Orleans’ critically acclaimed musicians; prepared dinners from the city’s finest restaurants; and farm fresh produce boxes from Crescent City Farmer’s Market. Details follow:
SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021
Gates Open at 4PM and All Vehicles Must Arrive by 6PM
LINE-UP:
Dumpstaphunk
(Official “Where do We Go From Here” Album Release Party)
Smoke N Bones
SOUL Brass Band
PREPARED BOXED DINNERS BY:
Cochon Butcher
Justine
Charcutie of NOLA
Addis NOLA*
*vegetarian option
OPTIONAL DESSERT:
(available for an additional $10)
Bywater Bakery
Cocktails, beer and wine will be available for purchase
Saturday, May 1, 2021
Gates Open at 4PM and All Vehicles Must Arrive by 6PM
LINE-UP:
Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen
George Porter Jr. and the Runnin’ Pardners
Honey Island Swamp Band
PREPARED BOXED DINNERS BY:
La Petite Grocery*
NOLA Charcuterie
Luncheon NOLA
Cochon Butcher
*vegetarian option
OPTIONAL DESSERT:
(available for additional $7)
Dee-Lightful Cupcakes
Cocktails, beer and wine will be available for purchase
TICKETS/PRICING:
All tickets include price of admission to the show, one boxed dinner and one produce box per person. Each vehicle will have 3 dedicated parking spaces based on the current state COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.
There are 3 different ticketing price points: VIP, General Admission 1, and General Admission 2. Within each category, there is an incentivized pricing structure with discounts for each additional person in each car beginning at 3 people and going up to 8 people per car. There is a minimum of 2 people per car for all sections. Everyone in the car must have a ticket. Tickets will not be sold at the gate.
VIP: VIP rows 1-3
2 people/1 car: $450 ($225 per person)
3 people/1 car: $655 (3rd person $205)
4 people/1 car: $840 (4th person $185)
5 people/1 car: $1,005 (5th person $165)
6 people/1 car: $1,150 (6th person $145)
7 people/1 car: $1,275 (7th person $125)
8 people/1 car: $1,380 (8th person $105)
General Admission 1: GA rows 1-6
2 people/1 car: $280 ($140 per person)
3 people/1 car: $410 (3rd person $130)
4 people/1 car: $530 (4th person $120)
5 people/1 car: $640 (5th person $110)
6 people/1 car: $740 (6th person $100)
7 people/1 car: $830 (7th person $90)
8 people/1 car: $910 (8th person $80)
General Admission 2: GA rows 7-10
2 people/1 car: $240 ($120 per person)
3 people/1 car: $350 (3rd person $110)
4 people/1 car: $450 (4th person $100)
5 people/1 car: $540 (5th person $90)
6 people/1 car: $620 (6th person $80)
7 people/1 car: $690 (7th person $70)
8 people/1 car: $750 (8th person $60)
*VIP ticket holders will receive special Farmstand Live lagniappe and have the option to add-on a Lounge Experience by New Orleans based ELEMENT which features sofas, seating, pillows and more.
Presale tickets go on sale Thursday, April 1st and General Public tickets go on sale Monday, April 5th. Sign up now to reserve your spot for tickets at www.farmstandlive.com. *All shows are rain or shine*
Farmstand Live will take place at the Shrine on Airline located at 6000 Airline Drive in Metairie, Louisiana. For full details on tickets and VIP packages, please visit www.farmstandlive.com.
Stay up to date on social media: @farmstandentertainment
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Lauren Busch/Anabel Mendez
Brustman Carrino Public Relations
nola@brustmancarrinopr.com
(305) 573-0658