2008 Gretna Heritage Festival - Closing Day
October 6, 2008 by lisa
Filed under Around Town, Blog, Family Fun
Whew! Another festival has come to a close and it had to be the biggest one yet if the sales at the Krewe of Choctaw booth were any indication.
Thankfully, we had more volunteers this year to help out, so I was able to wander a little bit more and eat a whole bunch more…I’m holding the city of Gretna responsible for the 5 pounds that I’m sure I gained in the last three days.
Here are some of the sights and sounds of the closing day:
The crowds were unbelievable and the kids were thrilled with all of the rides and games.
Shrimp and crab alfredo from Barreca’s in the Italian Village - YUM!
Amanda Shaw and the Cute Guys performed at the Riverfront Stage with the Crescent City Connection in the background.
Bonerama makes music with trombones that you have to hear to believe. I heard them for the first time when they played at the wedding reception of some friends and just loved it. Check out the video below for a sample…
At the end of the night, Montgomery Gentry closed out the festival. As I waited for the show to start, I couldn’t believe how many people were packed into the main stage area and lined up along the levee to watch.
Even though my feet hurt, my legs are tired and I don’t want to eat another shrimp for a long time, it was a well spent weekend. Same time, same place next year!
All photos and video copyright 2008. Lisa Heindel and West Bank Living. All rights reserved.
2008 Gretna Heritage Festival - Day 1
October 4, 2008 by Lisa Heindel
Filed under Around Town, Blog, Family Fun
I just wanted to share a few photos from the first day of the 2008 Gretna Heritage Festival with you. I didn’t get a chance to see everything, but I’m heading back out today to capture some more!
Things kicked off with the West Bank’s own Chicken on the Bone on the Market Stage:
After the band finished, it was off to the Krewe of Choctaw booth for the best shrimp po-boys around.
The kids had a great time checking out all of the rides and carnival-like games.
The crowds were the largest I have EVER seen on a Friday night at the festival.
With today’s forecast including more sunshine, I’m sure that Gretna will be overflowing all day. If you get a chance, check out the booth with the sparkly fleur-de-lis and S&WB logo shirts - they are inexpensive and cute, cute, cute. Hope to see you there!
All photos copyright Lisa Heindel and West Bank Living.
