The first annual Tremé Festival is set to begin next month with plenty of music, food and tradition.The Historic Faubourg Tremé Association will host the festival, which will begin Oct. 2. The event is an effort to raise funds for repairs to the St. Augustine Catholic Church.“HFTA has done lots of good in this neighborhood related to quality of life issues," said Adolph Bynum Sr., HFTA member and creator of the festival. "Now it’s time for us to work with keeping Tremé's historic sites and other cultural activities alive and thriving.”LINK: Learn more about Tremé Festival According to the HFTA, the festival will be held on the streets bordering the church near the corner of Henriette Delille and Gov. Nicholls streets. Some of the musical performances include Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers, New Breed Brass Band and the Crescent City Allstars.Organizers said the festival is free and open to the public. There will also be an area for families that will offer face painting, building projects and entertainment.The festival will end with a gospel Mass at St. Augustine Church on Oct. 4. It will be followed by a gospel extravaganza from noon to 4 p.m.More information about the festival can be found online.