Gretna Fest 2018 Is More Than Just Music
The Gretna Heritage Festival has been a city tradition for 24 years and was voted Top 20 Events in the Southeast by Southeast Tourism Society. The 25 city blocks spotlights five stages, food vendors, a parade, arts & crafts, entertainment, music and rides.
On Saturday, September 29, 2018, a parade will meander through the 25 
square block area. Each day Patrons will also enjoy a vintage car show, along with a German beer garden, carnival rides, Craft Beer Crossing (featuring Goose Island Octoberfest), Italian village and “The Ultimate Tailgate Experience” which features a football fan-style gathering.
Each day will have a music theme which includes artist from just about every genre. Friday, September 28, 2018 features disco and R&B with many artists including Tone Loc, Color Me Badd, Sister Sledge, Paris Ave, The Mulligan Brothers, Cowboy Mouth, MJ and the Redeemers, Mothership:Led Zepplin Tribute, Chee Weez, Gregg Martinez & the Delta Kings, David Cook & the Yat Pack, Rand Jackson of Zebra, Da Rockits, Flowtribe, and Sabotage. Saturday, September 29, 2018 will be dedicated to rock with many artists such as Night Ranger, Gin Blossoms, Foreigner, Bro Vanity Project, The Fortifiers, Foret Tradition, Amanda Shaw, Perfect Love featuring Rachel Fleetwood Contemporary/Christian, Them Ol’ Ghosts, Al “Lil Fats” Jackson, Rockin’ 
Dopsie Jr, Carlo Ditta, Uptown Phunk, Louisiana Spice, Flipside, Andy Hymel’s School of Music, Pocket Aces Brass Band, Sgt Peppers Beatles Tribute Band, The Old Barstools, The Shiek, Big Six Brass Band. Sunday, September 30, 2018 is devoted to country with artist like Michael Ray, Lee Ann Womack, Montgomery Gentry, Rock N Roll Circus: Tribute To The Rolling Stones, New Orleans Beatles Festival: featuring Chuck Credo & The Topcats, Rocket Man: Elton John Tribute, Treces del Sur, Paperchase, Car Show Awards, Bag of Donuts, The Boogie Men, Yat Pack, Clockwork Elvis, and Aaron Foret with Junior LaCrosse.
Come enjoy the fun and entertainment and support businesses and organizations in Gretna. Tickets are, Single day $30 ($35 at gate), Weekend Pass $77.50 ($90 at gate) and VIP Package $450 and children 12 and under are free.