We love seafood! How about you? If you’re like us, The Louisiana Seafood Festival is perfect for you. Free admission and tons of seafood vendors. You pay for what you eat so you control how much you spend.

Mr. B’s served bacon-wrapped shrimp and grits at the 2013 Louisiana Seafood Festival. So good. (photo by Carlie Kollath Wells, New in NOLA)

#NewinNOLA tip: It’s cash only so bring your money.

Our friends at Meetup are hosting a group during the festival. It’s a great group if you want to make friends in New Orleans. Here’s all the info.

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Also, we’re having our first Instagram takeover this weekend. Susan Whelan, @NOLAmaven on Twitter and Instagram, will be sharing her experiences in New Orleans this weekend. Susan’s lived in New Orleans for several years and knows all the best festivals, restaurants and events. Plus, she’s a pro at sniffing out spectacular cocktails. Make sure you are following along to hear all her secrets.

Instagram: @newinNOLA

Twitter: @newinNOLA

Susan Whelan knows all the good places to go in New Orleans. She’s going to share her thoughts this weekend on New in NOLA’s Instagram account (@NewinNOLA). (courtesy photo)