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Gretna Heritage Festival

Save the Date: October 1-3, 2010

The 2010 Gretna Heritage Festival is more exciting than ever! Mark you calendars for the first full weekend in October in Historic Downtown Gretna.  

October 1, Friday, 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
October 2, Saturday, 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
October 3, Sunday, 2:00 AM - 9:00 PM 

Once again the festival features international entertainers along with some of Louisiana's finest and favorites! The food dished out from the giant food tent will be exceptional with just about every culture represented.

A large selection of arts & crafts will be available along with rides and entertainment for the kids. There will be fun and enjoyment for everyone. 

A Free Shuttle with free parking from Westside Shopping Center, Oakwood Center and behind Academy Sporting Goods to the festival grounds is offered. A free pedestrian ferry ride from the Canal Street Ferry Dock to the Gretna Ferry Landing can be yours too. 

This award winning festival has been named to the Southeastern Tourism Society's Top Twenty for the years 2004-09, American Bus Association Top 100 Events in North America 2006-08, and AAA Southern Traveler Official Travel Treasure 2006.

For more information please call 504-361-7748 or visit http://www.gretnafest.org.                                                       

2010 Features:
Little River Band
Blake Shelton
REO Speed Wagon
The Charlie Daniels Band
The Temptations Review Featuring Dennis Edwards
Doobie Brothers

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