Here’s What You’ll Be Eating at the 2024 Oak Street Po-Boy Fest

This weekend is the 16th Oak Street Po-Boy Festival, a one-day event that attracts hoards of po’ boy lovers to eat and drink their way down a packed Carrollton neighborhood thoroughfare. It takes place Sunday, October 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This year, more than 35 vendors are slinging their specialties, including brand new restaurants like Aguasanta with a birria po’ boy; novelty creations like a po’ boy ice cream sandwich from Bof Bars; and festival staples like the cochon de lait from Walker’s BBQ. As always, expect major crowds and long lines of po’ boy patrons making their way down Oak Street. While admission to the festival is technically free, attendees must purchase a $10 wristband to buy food from vendors (a fast pass is available for $25).

Here are 19 picks for po’ boys to try this Sunday, from festival classics to first-time debuts.

Aguasanta

Birria po’ boy with a crust of cheese, cilantro, onion, cucumber salad, and consume

Bienvenue on Hickory

Pecan-smoked prime rib po’ boy with provolone cheese and horseradish aioli

Boucherie

Lobster bisque po’ boy on toasted garlic bread with 6-ounce freshwater lobster tail

Breads on Oak

Vegan boudin sausage with mac and cheese and BBQ sauce on a sesame baguette

Bof Bars

Ice cream po’ boy

Crabby Jack’s

Alligator sausage and pimento cheese po’ boy

Dickie Brennan & Co.

Veal parmigiana po’ boy with vodka sauce

Gonzo’s Smokehouse and BBQ

Smoked pork belly boudin po’ boy with pork belly burnt ends, cracklin’ crumble, smoked pickled banana peppers, and scallions

Jack Dempsey’s

Fried stuffed shrimp po’ boy with shrimp and crabmeat stuffing and lettuce

La Milpa

Grilled skirt steak po’ boy dressed with mayo, refried beans, pico de Gallo, and avocado

Mister Mao

Crispy calamari po’ boy with hot chili and cheese rind pesto and lemon mayo

Nola Boils

Escargot po’ boy with arugula and shaved parmesan cheese

Parkway Bakery and Tavern

Deep-fried Creole barbecue shrimp po’ boy

Seither’s Seafood

Volcano po’ boy with seared tuna, shrimp, snow crab salad, eel sauce, sriracha mayo, shredded lettuce and carrots, sesame seeds, and flaming hot Cheeto crunchies

Southern’s

Smoked Italian beef po’ boy with jus, spicy giardiniera, and aioli

Swinel Richie

Porchetta po’ boy sliced, fried, and dressed with provolone, red onion, mayo, and arugula

Voleo’s Seafood

Fried lobster po’ boy a spicy garlic butter sauce

Walker’s BBQ

Cochon de lait po’ boy dressed with cole slaw

The Yakamein Lady

Shrimp and crab meat dressing po’ boy with lettuce and tomato