As French Quarter Fest kicks off, NOLA.com is taking readers behind the scenes of what it takes to keep one of New Orleans’ biggest celebrations running smoothly.
The article highlights Messina’s long-standing role in managing the festival’s beverage operations. For the past 15 years, our team has been responsible for building, staffing, stocking and operating the festival’s beverage booths, helping ensure a smooth experience for the thousands of guests who attend each year.
In the article, Director of Operations Andrew Messina shared how French Quarter Fest helped shape the company’s growth in the festival and special events space. What began as a single event evolved into a core part of Messina’s business and laid the foundation for our involvement in festivals and large-scale events throughout the region.
French Quarter Fest draws around 800,000+ attendees each year and is one of the largest free music and food festivals in the United States. We’re proud of the role our team plays behind the scenes to help bring this and other iconic New Orleans events to life and grateful to NOLA.com for recognizing the work that goes into making French Quarter Fest a success.
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