re: New Orleans Oyster Festival?

I went last year and thought it was great. I don't care what the motive is behind putting the event on. It's still a good time to go out and enjoy some beautiful weather, drink cold beer, listen to live music, and eat some delicious food. What can be bad about that?

Surprisingly my favorite thing from last year were the "smoke-fried oysters" from Grand Isle. I've never been to their restaurant but from things I've read their other offerings aren't very good. Those smoke fried at the festival were delicious though.