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Gretna Heritage Festival
Located in Historic Downtown Gretna, LA
Celebrating over 15 years, The Gretna Heritage Festival, encompasses 25 city blocks and features seven stages with performances by international entertainers along with Louisiana's finest and favorites! It has fast become a Louisiana tradition!
A large selection of arts and crafts is a favorite at the Gretna Fest along with rides and entertainment for the kids. There is fun and enjoyment for everyone. Enjoy the music for $15 a day or purchase a weekend pass for $40!
Free shuttle with free parking is available each year at the Westside Shopping Center, Oakwood Center, and behind Academy Sporting Goods. A free pedestrian ferry ride from the Canal Street Ferry Dock to the Gretna Ferry Landing is also available!
HOTEL PACKAGES:

Clarion Inn New Orleans Westbank Hotel
100 Westebank Expressway
Gretna, Louisiana 70053
504-366-2361
Just minutes away from the Festival grounds. Walking distance to the FREE shuttle locales. Full service property!
* $89.00 per room per night plus applicable taxes
* FREE Breakfast
* Two Complimentary Cocktails upon Arrival
* MUST ASK FOR THE "GRETNA FEST RATE/PACKAGE"
Room rate and all applicable taxes apply. Cancellation policy will be disclosed by the hotel upon booking.
Call and book your Gretna Fest Rate TODAY!

Holiday Inn New Orleans Westbank Hotel
275 Whitney Avenue
Gretna, Louisiana 70053
504-366-8535
Just minutes from the Festival grounds, walking distance to the FREE Festival Shuttle locales. Roundhouse Bar & Gril onsite for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Manager's Speical: "Gretna Festival Room Special"
* Get a FREE Hot Breakfast with your Room Rate when booking the Best Flex Rate!
* MUST ASK FOR THE "GRETNA FEST ROOM SPECIAL"
Room rate and all applicable taxes apply. Cancellation policy will be disclosed by the hotel upon booking.
Call and book your Gretna Fest Rate TODAY!

Holiday Inn Express - Harvey/Marrero
2433 Manhattan Boulevard
Harvey, Louisiana 70058
504-366-5055
Stay with us in comfort and enjoy FREE Continental Breakfast daily and FREE Shuttle Service provided by the Hotel to / from the Gretna Heritage Festival Friday and Saturday! Only a short distance from the Festival grounds - convenient for the Fest and for shopping and dining along Manhattan Boulevard!
* Call and ask for the Manager's Gretna Fest Special with Shuttle Service Friday and Saturday
Room rate and all applicable taxes apply. Cancellation policy will be disclosed by the hotel upon booking.
Call and book you Gretna Fest Rate TODAY!
ENTERTAINMENT LINE-UP
GRETNA FEST 2011
Friday, October 7
| Main Stage | West Jefferson Medical Center & Magic 101.9 |
| 7:00pm-8:30pm | GALACTIC |
| 9:30pm-11:00pm | GRAND FUNK RAILROAD |
| Gretna Fest Stage | Crescent Crown & Bayou 95.7 |
| 5:30pm-7:00pm | THE NEW ORLEANS BINGOSHOW |
| 8:00pm-9:30pm | VINCE VANCE & THE VALIANTS |
| Market Stage | Louisiana Lottery,IESI Corp.,&Boomtown |
| 4:30pm-6:00pm | LIGHTING MALCOM |
| 6:30pm-8:00pm | HONEY ISLAND SWAMP BAND |
| 8:30pm10:00pm | SONNY LANDRETH |
| Riverfront Stage | Banner Chevrolet, Zatarains & JCVB |
| 4:30pm-6:00pm | LOST BAYOU RAMBLERS |
| 6:30pm-8:00pm | AMANDA SHAW & THE CUTE GUYS |
| 8:15pm-9:15pm | LOUIS PRIMA JR. |
| Post Office Stage | AT&T, Entergy & Combel's Custom |
| 4:00pm-5:00pm | CHICKEN ON THE BONE |
| 5:30pm-7:00pm | LEFT ARM TAN |
| 7:30pm-9:00pm | GAL HOLIDAY & THE HONYTONK REVUE |
| 9:30-11:00pm | BURGUNDY |
| 1st Street Stage | SJG Motorcycles & Peoples Health |
| 4:00pm-5:30pm | THE TRICKS BAND |
| 6:00pm-7:30pm | BAND CAMP |
| 8:00pm-9:30pm | THE TIP TOPS |
| Festival Grounds | |
| 5:00pm-7:00pm | TREME BRASS BAND |
| 5:30pm-7:30pm | CREOLE WILD WEST MARDI GRAS INDIANS |
| Italian Village | Cox Communications & Iberia Bank |
| 6:00pm-7:30pm | BOBBY LONERO |
| 8:00pm-9:30pm | THE YAT PACK |
| Latino Royale | |
| 4:30pm-6:00pm | LOS PO-BOY-CITOS |
| 7:00pm-8:30pm | MAS MAMONES |
Saturday, October 8
| Main Stage | West Jefferson Medical Center & Magic 101.9 |
| 5:00pm-6:30pm | INGRAM HILL |
| 7:30pm-9:00pm | COWBOY MOUTH |
| 10:00pm-11:30pm | LYNARD SKYNARD |
| Gretna Fest Stage | Crescent Crown & Bayou 95.7 |
| 2:00pm-3:30pm | BLACK MAGNOLIA |
| 4:00pm-5:30pm | MERIWETHER |
| 6:00pm-7:30pm | KYLE TURLEY BAND |
| 8:30pm-10:00pm | SUPAGROUP |
| Market Stage | Louisiana Lottery, IESI Corp., & Boomtown |
| 3:30pm-5:00pm | THE WISEGUYS |
| 6:00pm-7:30pm | TOMMY MALONE & MYSTICK DRONE FT. D. MALONE |
| 8:30pm-10:00pm | T.K.SOUL |
| Riverfront Stage | Banner Chevrolet, Zatarains & JCVB |
| 2:00pm-3:30pm | LOUISIANA BACKROADS |
| 4:00pm-5:30pm | DON RICH |
| 6:30pm-8:00pm | STEVE RILEY & THE MAMOU PLAYBOYS |
| Post Office Stage | AT&T, Entergy & Combel's Custom |
| 3:00pm-4:30pm | KENNY CLAIBORNE BAND |
| 5:00pm-6:30pm | MICHAEL LIUZZA & CAFE AU LAIT |
| 7:00pm-8:30pm | DANNY ALEXANDER BLUES JAM |
| 9:00pm-10:30pm | CYPRESS |
| 1st Street Stage | SJG Motorcycles & Peoples Health |
| 3:00pm-4:30pm | CLARK KNIGHTEN'S 4X4 CONNECTION BAND |
| 5:30pm-7:00pm | GREGG MARTINEZ & THE DELTA KINGS |
| 8:00pm-9:30pm | THE TOPCATS |
| Festival Grounds | |
| 5:00pm-7:00pm | STOOGES BRASS BAND |
| 5:30pm-7:30pm | YOUNG SQUATULOUS MARDI GRAS INDIANS |
| Italian Village | Cox Communications & Iberia Bank |
| 4:00pm-5:30pm | BOBBY LONERO |
| 6:00pm-7:30pm | THE YAT PACK |
| 8:00pm-9:00pm | LOUIS PRIMA JR. |
| Latino Royale | |
| 2:30pm-4:00pm | OVI-G & THE FROGGIES |
| 5:00pm-6:30pm | THE REVEALERS |
| 7:30pm-9:00pm | VIVAZ |
Sunday, October 9
| Main Stage | West Jefferson Medical Center & Magic 101.9 |
| 3:00pm-4:15pm | HUNTER HAYES |
| 5:30pm-6:45pm | TRACY LAWRENCE |
| 7:45pm-9:00pm | SARA EVANS |
| Gretna Fest Stage | Crescent Crown & Bayou 95.7 |
| 2:30pm-4:00pm | DASH RIP ROCK |
| 4:30pm-6:00pm | MOLLY HATCHET |
| 6:30pm-8:00 | BAD COMPANY'S FORMER LEAD "BRIAN HOWE" |
| Market Stage | Louisiana Lottery, IESI Corp., & Boomtown |
| 4:00pm-5:30pm | THE FRANKIE FORD SHOW |
| 6:00pm-7:30pm | ROCKIN DOPSIE JR. & THE ZYDECO TWISTERS |
| 8:00pm-9:30pm | BOBBY RUSH |
| Riverfront Stage | Banner Chevrolet, Zatarains & JCVB |
| 2:00pm-3:30pm | THE IGUANAS |
| 4:00pm-5:30pm | GOOD ENOUGH FOR GOOD TIMES |
| 6:00pm-7:30pm | GEORGE PORTER JR. & RUNNIN PARDNERS |
| Post Office Stage | ATT&T, Entergy & Combel's Custom |
| 3:00pm-4:30pm | ALYSHA BLACK WIMBERLY |
| 5:00pm-6:30pm | MIA BORDERS |
| 7:00pm-8:30pm | SUN[IE BARNES & THE LOUISIANA SUNSPOTS |
| 1st Street Stage | SJG Motorcycles & Peoples Health |
| 2:00pm-3:330pm | THE CREOLE STRINGBEANS |
| 4:00pm-5:30pm | THE CEE WEEZ |
| 6:00pm-7:30 | BAG OF DONUTS |
| Festival Grounds | |
| 4:30pm-6:30pm | STORYVILLE STOMPERS BRASS BAND |
| 4:30pm-6:30pm | CREOLE WILD WEST MARDI GRAS INDIANS |
| Italian Village | Cox Communications & Iberia Bank |
| 2:00pm-3:30pm | PAUL FERRARA |
| 4:00pm-5:30pm | BOBBY LONERO |
| 6:00pm-7:15pm | CARLO DITTA |
| 7:30pm-9:00 | THE YAT PACK |
| Latino Royale | |
| 3:30pm-5:00pm | HIGHER HEIGHTS |
| 6:00pm-7:30pm | FREDY OMAR CON SU BANDA |
GRETNA FEST PROUDLY PRESENTS
2011 HEADLINERS
GRAND FUNK RAILROAD

LYNARD SKYNARD
SARA EVANS
Click here to visit the official Gretna Heritage Fest webpage to get more information on performing artists, stage locations, and ticket purchasing details!
German Beer Garden
- Authentic German Food and Beer
- Bratwurse
- Sauerkraut
- Hot Pretzels
- German Apple Cake
- German Beer
- German Wines
- German Schnapps
Italian Village
- Italian Sausage Sandwiches
- Italian Wine
- Moretti Beer
- Muggalettas
- Meatballs
- Eggplant
















