BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) - A festival with music, food, vendors, and more is coming to Baton Rouge. A Taste of Deep South Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct. 20. Henry Turner Jr., the founder, said it "provides a performance opportunity for new, local and regional artists, as well as local favorites." While the event is free to the public, VIP experience tickets are available. Tickets for the pre-party and VIP packages for the festival on Saturday and Sunday can be bought online. There will be a pre-party on Thursday, Oct. 17, at Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room, 2733 North St. It will run from 7 p.m. to midnight. Leslie Blackshear Smith and Ms. Pressure will perform, and pre-party music will come from Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor and the Listening Room All-Stars. There will be a cash bar and a Southern buffet for guests. It is $25 for those who pay ahead of time and $30 at the door. Jon Batiste’s ‘Beethoven Blues’ transforms classical works into unique blues and gospel renditions The main festival will be from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at North Boulevard Town Square. Parking will be available on the street or in downtown parking garages. Organizers said there will be "entertainment on two stages, a Vendor Village with arts and crafts, clothing and jewelry and a food court with festival food favorites." Turner said there will be 22 bands and musicians performing over the two days, "including a dance troupe and our house comedian." Check out the event schedule provided by event organizers below. They said times are approximate, and the lineup is subject to change. Saturday, Oct. 19: 12-12:15 p.m. - Hosts: Arielle Butler and David Randall 12:30-1 p.m. - Juke Joint Juniors Blues 1:15-1:45 p.m. - Xavie Shorts Contemporary Christian 2-2:30 p.m. - Pastor Leon Gospel 2:45-3:15 p.m. - Phoenix Rouge Dance Studio Belly Dancing Troupe 3:30-4 p.m. - Eilene Rockette Gospel/Jazz 4:15-4:45 p.m. - Krazy D Rap 5-5:30 p.m. - Princess Teha African/World Beat 5:45-6 p.m. - Wyanda Paul Southern Soul 6:15-7 p.m. - Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor Blues, Soul Reggae 7:15-7:45 p.m. - LA Groove Dance Sunday, Oct. 20: 12-12:15 p.m. - Hosts: Gisele Haralson and Arielle Butler 12:30-12:50 p.m. - Ms. Pressure Southern Soul 1-1:30 p.m. - King Solomon Soul/Pop 1:45-1:55 p.m. - Eddie Cool Comedian 2-2:20 p.m. - ‘Nspire Motivational 2:30-2:40 p.m. - Kenalliya Southern Soul 2:45-3:05 p.m. - Katrina Southern Soul 3:10-3:40 p.m. - Ervin “Maestro” Foster Smooth Jazz 4-4:20 p.m. - Tawanna Louis Southern Soul 4:35-5:15 p.m. - Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor Blues, Soul, Reggae 5:30-6 p.m. - Kevin White Pop/Funk 6:15-6:45 p.m. - SmokeHouse Porter & Miss Mamie Blues 7-7:30 p.m. - Jelly B & Wolfe Soul/Pop Organizers said buskers will also be featured in the Oak Plaza area. Turner said anyone interested in busking can sign up by contacting [email protected]. Latest News After 36 years, accused killer in Oregon cold case to stand trial Liz Cheney jumps into House races — for Democrats ISIS-K orchestrated foiled Election Day terror plot: US official Police arrest Baton Rouge man accused of drive-by shooting on LSU campus Biden to deliver eulogy during Ethel Kennedy memorial service in DC