| (NEW ORLEANS – April 7, 2026) – Live Nation Urban, digital creator and entrepreneur Keith Lee today announced a major new initiative for the inaugural FamiLee Day festival: all participating food vendors will pay absolutely no fees to take part in the event.
Set for May 16 at New Orleans’ UNO Lakefront, FamiLee Day is rooted in a mission to celebrate community while directly supporting independently owned restaurants. By eliminating vendor fees entirely, the festival removes a key financial barrier, creating greater access and economic opportunity for local culinary businesses.
“FamiLee Day is rooted in creating real opportunities for local businesses,” said Keith Lee. “By eliminating vendor fees, we’re prioritizing the success of our partners and ensuring they can fully benefit from the exposure, community engagement, and economic impact the festival is designed to generate.”
The festival will feature a curated food village led by Keith Lee, highlighting standout local vendors including Thistle & Rye, Velvet Grain, Salt + Sage, Iron Kettle, Copper Root, and more, all able to participate without cost.
In addition to its culinary programming, FamiLee Day will offer a full day of live entertainment and family-friendly experiences. The event will be hosted by NAACP Image Award–winning comedian Kevin ‘KevOnStage’ Fredericks, and feature performances by Kirk Franklin, Mannie Fresh, Tobe Nwigwe, Andra Day, and more. Beloved children’s entertainment brand Gracie’s Corner has also been added to the lineup, expanding the festival’s offerings for families and younger audiences.
Attendees can enjoy carnival rides, a family obstacle course, and interactive experiences designed to create a welcoming, inclusive environment for all ages. Reflecting strong demand, VIP tickets for FamiLee Day are already completely sold out, underscoring the excitement surrounding the festival’s debut.
For more information, please visit https://www.famileeday.com/.
About Live Nation Urban
Live Nation Urban (LNU) is a joint venture co-owned by entrepreneur and music artist manager Shawn Gee and Live Nation, the world’s leading live entertainment company. The company remains North America’s preeminent producer of concert experiences, festivals, and platforms headlined, curated, and owned by black talent, setting the tone for culture with over a dozen sought-after festival brands such as The Roots Picnic, Broccoli City, Exodus Music & Arts Festival, ONE Musicfest, Strength of a Woman, and more.
Beyond their captivating live events, Live Nation Urban has established themselves as key social architects in black culture with their innovative initiatives that include Juneteenth: A Global Celebration (broadcast on CNN), Kerry Washington’s THICKER THAN WATER book tour, and a special Hip-Hop 50 event at the home of Vice President Kamala Harris, in addition to tours by artists such as Ari Lennox, Babyface, Kirk Franklin, Lil Wayne, Davido, Charlie Wilson, Jeezy, Jagged Edge, LL Cool J, Jill Scott, Coco Jones, Jodeci, RuPaul, and Raphael Saadiq. The LNU-produced “A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop” special garnered a nomination at the NAACP Image Awards for “Outstanding Variety Show.” Live Nation Urban continues to grow across hip-hop, R&B, soul, and gospel as the most trusted purveyor of live urban music. Learn more about Live Nation Urban at https://livenationurban.com/.
Keith Lee, Live Nation Urban Announce Zero-Fee Vendor Initiative for FamiLee Day Festival in New Orleans
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