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Not counting 2020 when the park was closed due to the pandemic, California’s Great America is set to bring back the popular Taste of Orleans event for the fifth year. Celebrate Cajun food and music festival at California’s Great America on select days (July 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 and August 1).

The park offers two stages for live music with rotating acts. Cajun food and drink samples will be available by purchasing tasting cards, see details below. And each night will be capped off with fireworks. The Taste of Orleans is a great chance to see the park beautifully decorated, enjoy great food and beverage, and enjoy some really unique entertainment.

The following Tasting Card options will be available. Note, tasting cards have to be used within the same visit.

6 Item Tasting Card – $42 ($30 online)
9 Item Tasting Card – $63 ($45 online)
6 Item Beer & Wine Card – $40

So what is on the menu for the 2021 California’s Great America Taste of Orleans?

2021 California’s Great America Taste of Orleans Menu

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo over Red Beans and Rice

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Louisiana Chicken Wings

Jambalaya

Muffuletta Slider

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Alligator Chowder

Blackened Catfish Slider

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Crawfish Etouffee

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Etouffee Boudin Sausage

Blackened Chicken Pizza

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Blackeye Pea and Kale Hushpuppies with Creole Dipping Sauce

Beignets

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Plantains with Hot Honey Drizzle

King Cake Cup

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References:
2019 California’s Great America Taste of Orleans
2018 California’s Great America Taste of Orleans
2017 California’s Great America Taste of Orleans
2016 California’s Great America Taste of Orleans

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