
ARE YOU READY FOR THIS?!
BLEND, northeast Louisiana's premiere food, wine & arts festival returns to the banks of the Ouachita River! BLEND will be held at the Downtown Monroe River Market on Sunday, April 30, 2023 from 5pm to 8pm, in cooperation with the City of Monroe.
The "biggest party on the river" will feature local men and women who cook, local and legendary restaurant chefs, live music, drinks by local sponsors and a silent auction of works by Region 8 artists! BLEND is set to be the top fundraising event of the year. Awards will be given to “Best of Blend – Restaurant” & “Best of Blend – Home Cook”. Ticket proceeds benefit the Arts Council of Northeast Louisiana's programs and services.
Early Bird tickets are $60 from March 1st-15th. After the 15th tickets are $75 and day-of tickets are $100.
STAY TUNED for updates on featured artists, chefs & more!
*Sorry, no one under the age of 21 is permitted to attend. This includes toddlers and infants. The Arts Council urges all adults to consume alcoholic products responsibly.
Featuring Performances By...
Featured BLEND Gallery Artists
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Scott Stone
Featuring The Tastes Of...
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Ryan Grigson
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Stephen Hill
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Brett Larsen
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Melanie Finazzo
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Andrew Hubenthal
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James Doughty
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Monroe Mayor
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West Monroe Mayor
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Dr. Ron Berry
ULM President
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Vernon Wells
Friends of Black Bayou
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Nirali Patel
Monroe Mainstreet
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Amy Stegall
Ruston Mainstreet