Jefferson Parish invites you to bring the whole family and enjoy the Gretna Heritage Festival, a 3-day music festival right on the Mississippi River with performances by national, regional & international artists on 3 main stages!
At the Fest, savor a huge variety of food, from nearly 100 vendors in their food court, as well as a variety of exciting villages (German, Italian, Asian & Margarita) featuring food and entertainment. Find a treasure among our many arts and crafts.
Bring your children to our Kids Corner and enjoy the new Craft Beer Section, which will be offering Gretna Fest a selection of Port Orleans craft beers. Club Backstage, located in the Gretna Cultural Center for the Arts, features live music, football gameday watch parties, a full bar, and more!
Voted Top 20 Events in the Southeast by Southeast Tourism Society, Gretna Heritage Festival is located in the heart of Gretna - a historic district that encompasses 20 city blocks!
It's all here. Fun and enjoyment for everyone, plus we have easy access to and from the Fest by using our Free Shuttle service along with free parking at Oakwood Center and the Jefferson Parish School Systems Building at 501 Manhattan Boulevard in Harvey.
Tickets can be purchased in advance. Friday and Sunday passes are $45, Saturday is $55, and 3-day passes are $100.
Children between the ages of 5 and 12 can attend the festival for $5, and children aged 4 and under get in free.
VIP packages are also available. Visit GretnaFest.com for more information.
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