TikTok Food Critic Launches 'Familee Day' Festival in New Orleans

Keith Lee's inaugural event will feature food, music, carnival rides, and more in the Big Easy.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 1:39pm

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TikTok food critic Keith Lee is launching his first-ever Familee Day festival in New Orleans on May 16, 2026. The event, produced in partnership with Live Nation Urban and Morow Hospitality, will showcase local restaurants, Louisiana musicians, and family-friendly activities like carnival rides and an obstacle course.

Why it matters

As a popular TikTok personality, Lee hopes the festival can bring national attention and visibility to New Orleans' small businesses, local artists, and 'underdog' establishments that don't often receive mainstream coverage.

The details

Familee Day will feature a variety of food, music, and entertainment options. In addition to local restaurant vendors, the festival will have performances from Louisiana musicians catering to all generations of music lovers. Attendees can also enjoy carnival rides and an obstacle course as part of the family-friendly festivities.

  • Familee Day will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
  • Tickets for the inaugural event will go on sale on Monday, February 9, 2026.

The players

Keith Lee

A viral TikTok food critic who is launching the inaugural Familee Day festival in New Orleans.

Live Nation Urban

A live entertainment company that is partnering with Lee to produce the Familee Day festival.

Morow Hospitality

A hospitality company that is also partnering with Lee to produce the Familee Day festival.

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What they’re saying

“I got to be honest with y'all, it's way deeper than that to me. This is something we've been working on for the last year. I think it's going to be the best festival on planet Earth.”

— Keith Lee (Instagram)

“Every single year, these small businesses and these underdogs and these places who are not represented can have something to look forward to. This is a date that God willingly will bring thousands of people, national news, national coverage, visibility, most importantly.”

— Keith Lee (Instagram)

What’s next

Tickets for the inaugural Familee Day festival will go on sale on Monday, February 9, 2026. Those interested in attending can visit the Familee Day website to be notified when tickets become available.

The takeaway

By launching the Familee Day festival, TikTok food critic Keith Lee aims to shine a spotlight on New Orleans' small businesses, local artists, and lesser-known establishments, providing them with a platform to showcase their talents and reach a wider audience.