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Featured Review : This is almost always held the last weekend in April (Friday to Sunday) and the first weekend in May (Thursday to Sunday). It is lots of fun, with a more mature crowd than Mardi Gras (you won’t see any bare-breasted wom...See Full Review

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New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

  • 4 out of 5 stars by montana boy from New York, New York
  • May 17, 2006
Quote: The fest has been going now since around 1970. I would think that most fans of American roots music have made the trip, or at least thought about it. The fest is the last weekend in April and the first weekend in May. The music includes everything... Read the full New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival/Jazz Fest review

From journal Jazz Fest 2006

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

  • 5 out of 5 stars by ImAMurphy from Portland, Oregon
  • February 20, 2005
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Quote: Dance, eat, and be merry!! JazzFest is always the last weekend of April and first weekend of May. Nojazzfest.com is a great website to plan your experience. Should you want to attend both weekends, you'll find that many artists hold concerts on... Read the full New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival/Jazz Fest review

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New Orleans Jazz Fest

  • 0 out of 5 stars by jenandfrank from New York, New York
  • January 13, 2005
New Orleans Jazz Fest
Quote: This is almost always held the last weekend in April (Friday to Sunday) and the first weekend in May (Thursday to Sunday). It is lots of fun, with a more mature crowd than Mardi Gras (you won’t see any bare-breasted women on this trip), and it is... Read the full New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival/Jazz Fest review

From journal Jazz Fest - Nawlins Style

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (Jazz Fest)

  • 5 out of 5 stars by RosePetals220 from Metairie, Louisiana
  • February 18, 2003
Quote: Jazz Fest has something for everyone. What was started as primarily a music festival, Jazz fest has evolved into a celebration of culture, food, music, and fun. This is most similiar to any outdoor concert you've been to, but unlike anything... Read the full New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival/Jazz Fest review

From journal New Orleans - Party Capital of the World!

Jazz Fest

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Bingaling from North Liberty, Iowa
  • December 18, 2002
Quote: Spring is my favorite time in New Orleans. And what better to do on a weekend than go to the fairgrounds for Jazz Fest and listen to fantastic music all day!? There are always big names mingled with local celebs and annual stand-bys (Jimmy Buffett... Read the full New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival/Jazz Fest review

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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

  • 2 out of 5 stars by lisanti from Houston, Texas
  • May 7, 2001
Quote: Having never been to Jazz Fest, I thought it would be a nice, relaxing spring day (JF is held in late April/early May) at the New Orleans Fairgrounds sitting on a blanket, listening to some good music (Dave Matthews, Mystikal, Cowboy Mouth, etc.)... Read the full New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival/Jazz Fest review

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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

  • 4 out of 5 stars by SilverRain from Mandeville, Louisiana
  • January 7, 2001
Quote: Amazing. Days of music, fun and food! It's very hot this time of year in new orleans- but definitely worth it. Every year there are different performers but the favorites stay- including- Neville brothers, Lenny Kravitz, Ani Difranco, Better than... Read the full New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival/Jazz Fest review

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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

  • 4 out of 5 stars by seattleite from las vegas, Nevada
  • September 10, 2000
Quote: Usually held in late April and early May, this is one the the best, most entertaining festivals I have ever attended. Not only do you get to see some of the best jazz artists working, you will also see New Orleans local talent that is outstanding.... Read the full New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival/Jazz Fest review

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