Bourbon & Beale Street Fest bringing the flavor of NOLA to Route 66 in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Railyard will be bringing the flavor of New Orleans and the soul of Memphis to Springfield later this month. 

Bourbon & Beale Street Fest will take place from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at The Railyard. 

The Railyard said on Facebook that the festival will feature Cajun Creole food, Memphis-style BBQ, all-day live music, cocktails and mocktails, photo opportunities and more. 

The event is free to the public, and more information on the festival and vendors is on The Railyard's Facebook. 

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