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Ride the Zydeco Fest Express: Amtrak from New Orleans to Slidell
The VIP + Amtrak package takes you roundtrip from New Orleans to NOLA Zydeco Fest in Slidell, with VIP access, sponsored by Community Coffee. Here's the schedule and what's included.
Skip the drive and the parking. The Zydeco Fest Express is our VIP + Amtrak package: a roundtrip train ride from New Orleans to Slidell plus full VIP access at NOLA Zydeco Fest. It runs both festival days, Saturday Oct 31 and Sunday Nov 1, 2026, and is sponsored by Community Coffee.
The schedule
- 8:00 AM: meet the hosts at the New Orleans Amtrak Station
- 9:00 AM: the train departs New Orleans for Slidell
- 10:30 AM: early VIP entry at Heritage Park
- 7:00 PM: the return train boards in Slidell for New Orleans
Saturday's ride is hosted by Cory Ledoux, and Sunday's by Chef Pooch Rivera.
What's included
- Roundtrip Amtrak transportation between New Orleans and Slidell
- Community Coffee tastings and souvenirs
- The VIP lawn with covered seating near the dance floor
- Early entry at 10:30 AM and VIP priority lines
- A complimentary cocktail, the VIP lounge and bar, and private air-conditioned restrooms
- The VIP stage viewing area and meet & greets with select artists
- Priority Gumbo Cook-Off sampling
How much is it?
The VIP + Amtrak Experience is $175 per person for your choice of day (before Eventbrite fees). Book the Express.
