Jazz Fest Favorites

We have been to NOLA many times but never to the Jazz Fest. We are interested in your favorite favorite things to do / best tips.

We will be there the first weekend and are counting the days.

Thanks for any help!

Jazz Fest Favorites

Where to start?... don%26#39;t miss the crawfish monica....bring flip-flops or shrimp boots if it is muddy..will post again when I can put together a more articulate response.....we are counting the days too!

Jazz Fest Favorites

I am heading down next week with my wife for our 8th Fest trip......you will love it. I will make it easy for you...go to www.swagland.com It has EVERYTHING you need to be a veteran Jazzfester.

Cheers. jck

Checked out that website and loved it - we sre still intrerested in the experts opinions of what to do.

Another vote for the crawfish monica - great food and great music, what%26#39;s not to like?!

Food-our favorites are cochon au lait, fried chicken, and crawfish monica

Events-I like to check out the grandstand (it%26#39;s a little air conditioned). They have cooking demonstrations where you can get a free sample,usually a local art installation,indoor bathrooms, and water fountains. I also love to shop the outdoor artisan stands.

Seating-decide if you want to carry a chair everywhere or use a blanket/groundcover for outdoor shows. If there is a particular tent show you want to see get there early to snag a seat.

General-bring sunscreen,prepare to be flexible! Some of the best music we%26#39;ve heard has been somewhere we just happened to stop that wasn%26#39;t on our ';must see'; list. have a great time!

Be sure to go to the Cajun/ zydeco stage and the gospel tent for some of that ';good'; music that you aren%26#39;t expecting.

Good point - I like the listen and stay thing as well. When we hear music that moves us we will be flexible.

I am also going to have to try crawfish Monica!