# Hour 3: New Orleans is officially kicking off a massive fall season, here's what you need to know

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Podcast: [Newell Normand](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newell-normand-2482167)
Published: 2026-09-16T17:52:18+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2022

## Resource

This hour, Newell has on Walt Leger III, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company, to talk about the huge fall season ahead, from Bruno Mars at the Superdome and the James Beard Taste America kickoff to the National Fried Chicken Festival, Yelp’s recognition of New Orleans as America’s #1 Foodie City, and a blockbuster convention calendar bringing visitors and dollars to the city. Then, Sig Greenebaum, founder of NOLAxNOLA & CEO of Sigfest Events, joins the show to preview more than 300 live performances, the historic 106.7 The End radio reunion, and the new $175 “Curated” golden ticket pass.

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