New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell, a/k/a Jazz Fest, is a 10-day cultural feast in which thousands of musicians, cooks and craftspeople welcome 400,000 visitors each year. The Louisiana Heritage Fair showcases unforgettable music on multiple stages, delicious Louisiana cuisine in two large food areas, and crafts artisans from the region and around the world demonstrating and selling their work. The Louisiana Heritage Fair is held at the Fair Grounds Race Course over the course of 2 weekends. They are Thursday, April 24 – Sunday, April 27 & Thursday, May 1 – Sunday, May 4, 2025.
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