Bennaroo Music Fest - Benjamin Franklin High School

Doors at 2:30 PM

Music

Food

Drinks

Patron party with John Boutte

Featuring

Sweet Crude

Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars • James Andrews & The Crescent City Allstars • Margie Perez & Muévelo • Bogue Chitto • School Of Rock • Davis Rogan • Ben Maygarden Duo • Ben Brown & Eliot Guerin • Eternal East Lion Dance Team

Special appearance by

Carl Lacoste And the Franklin Student Jazz Ensemble

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Bennaroo Music Fest promo video

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Cedric Richmond ’91 – 2025 Alumnus of the Year, speaking at Bennaroo.

RICHMOND: What I want is for Ben Franklin to be an exceptional school, nurturing brilliant minds. And the more capacity and the more resources you have, the more kids we can nurture.

[fun, festive music playing in the background]

Images of text and illustrated graphics are interspersed with images and video clips of stage performers, student band members, children dancing, families and volunteers working at merch tables, and a fun vibe.

66 Musicians

18 Guitars

21 Horns

Three Stages

1,300+ attendees

Over $110K Raised

Students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, volunteers

One Franklin

RICHMOND: The more the better.

Sunday, November 8, 2026.

[logo] Bennaroo – A music fest benefiting Ben Franklin High School

Email bennaroo@bfhsla.org for more info and sponsorship opportunities.

Bennaroo returns for its second year, bringing together more than 1,300 alumni, families, and friends for a celebration of music and community.

Proceeds support Franklin’s music program and student travel fund, helping provide instruments, performance opportunities, competitions, and global learning experiences. With a $150,000 fundraising goal, Bennaroo is an opportunity to celebrate Franklin while investing in our students’ futures.

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