2022 bayou classic events

welcome Press Conference

Presented by the downtown development district

Business at bayou classic

A Black Business Showcase in partnership with the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Networking * Technical Assistance * Business Marketplace

Business at Bayou is a business expo that showcases nonprofit, corporate, and local businesses. Students, Alumni, and Visitors are invited to stop by the Business at Bayou to purchase items from small black businesses and learn more about networking opportunities.

NBCU Academy

Presented by NBC SPORTS

NBCU Academy will be conducting a seminar during the Bayou Classic with select students from Xavier University of Louisiana, Grambling State University, Southern University and A&M College, Dillard University and Southern University at New Orleans. Students will hear from NBCU Academy and NBC Sports leaders on their career paths, industry insight and a robust presentation on professional development. This event will take place from 10:30-11:45 am CT on Friday November 25 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis.

Bayou CLassic COaches luncheon (invite only)

Bayou Classic Vendor Village

Greek Show & Battle of the Bands

greek show Presented by Procter & Gamble

Battle of the Bands Presented by CDW

Event is presented by HEREWEGO ENTERTAINMENT, BIG STAN PRODUCTIONS & GEE WILLIE

Annual Bayou Classic Parade

2nd Annual Special Olympics Louisiana Unified Flag Football Rivalry Game

Annual Bayou Classic Fan festival

Embrace the Culture Fan Fest Stage, Presented by the City of New Orleans, the Office of Cultural Economy and New Orleans Tourism & Cultural Fund

Bayou CLassic invitational high school battle of the bands

PRESENTED DURING THE ANNUAL BAYOU CLASSIC FAN FESTIVAL

The Bayou Classic Invitational High School Battle of the Bands is sure to add tremendous excitement to the already popular Bayou Classic Fan Fest. Scheduled from 11:15am to noon on Saturday November 26 at Champions Square, this inaugural event will feature six of New Orleans top high school marching bands – St. Augustine, L.B. Laundry, Edna Karr, G.W. Carver, Abramson Sci Academy and McDonough 35, who will compete for an amazing array of music education prizes provided by the Ludwig, a Division of Conn Selmer, as well as trophies. Curtis Akeem, a Ludwig percussionist and social network influencer know for his Dolla Watson comedic character, will entertain as the celebrity MC.

49th Annual Bayou Classic Football Game

Presented by Procter & Gamble

49th Annual Bayou Classic Halftime Show

Presented by Coca-Cola

Event is presented by HEREWEGO ENTERTAINMENT, BIG STAN PRODUCTIONS & GEE WILLIE