New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

New Orleans is the place….What am I talking about? New Orleans is ALWAYS the place, but especially in late spring. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival will descend on the Big Easy for two weekends of music, food, crafts and culture. This will be happening April 28-30, and May 4-7, at the Fair Grounds Race Course. It is just 10 minutes away from the French Quarter, so you are always within walking distance from a party!

Let’s break some of this down for you:

Food

It goes without saying that the food might be the reason you visit New Orleans. You will be able to experience authentic New Orleans cuisine:

Muffuletta
Jambalaya
Hot Sausage Po-Boy
Crawfish Sausage Po-Boy

Crabmeat Stuffed Shrimp
Boiled Crawfish
Cajun Crawfish Rice
Seafood Au Gratin

Red Beans & Rice w/ Sausage
Louisiana Crawfish Remoulade
Crawfish Bisque
Shrimp Remoulade Po-Boy

Don’t even get me started with the desserts! I think I just gained 10 pounds writing this…..

Crafts

There will be artisans at the festival, and this will include painters, jewelry makers and basket weavers. You will have the opportunity to purchase unique handcrafted clothing, beautiful leather goods and musical instruments. Photographs, paintings, sculptures and jewelry will also be available.

Music

The festival will run a total of seven nights, and there will be an array of artists that will take care of the entertainment. Although it is the Heritage Jazz Festival, there will be several musical stylings for you to enjoy.

Let’s look at some of the artists that are scheduled to perform: