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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