New Orleans Official Visitors Guide 2008/2009 - (Page 28) continued from page 27 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (4/24–5/3, 2009) The world-renowned New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell is an event worthy of the birthplace of jazz. Every year since 1970, music lovers from around the globe have made the pilgrimage to the Fair Grounds Race Course for two weekends of song, sun, food and fun. Past musical guests have included a virtual who’s who of music legends including Fats Domino, Miles Davis, James Brown, Jimmy Buffett, Wynton Marsalis, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Duke Ellington, Van Morrison, Harry Connick, Jr. and thousands more. See you at the Fest! nojazzfest.com New Orleans Wine & Food Experience (5/19–23, 2009) For obvious reasons, food lovers really love New Orleans. Prepare your palate for tastings, symposia and vintner dinners at this 18th annual event. nowfe.com Greek Festival (5/22–24, 2009) A local favorite, this festival near the Lakefront features Greek dancing, food and music. greekfestnola.com A New Orleans Vieux To Do (June 2009) Celebrate New Orleans’ unique culture at three festivals over one weekend. The Louisiana Seafood and Cajun Zydeco Festivals join the Creole Tomato Festival for a half-mile of food, music and fun in the historic French Quarter. Enjoy free music on five stages, more than 50 food, beverage and merchandise booths, arts and crafts and more. louisianaseafoodfestival.com N E W O R L E A N S M E T R O P O L I TA N C O N V E N T I O N & V I S I T O R S B U R E A U NOMCVB/Eugenia Uhl
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