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Hello, my music-loving, food-craving festival-goers! I’m Karen Brem, your guide to all things Jazz Fest and, more importantly, the best place to rest your head after dancing and stuffing your face—the New Orleans Guest House.
Now, let’s talk about the magic that is the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, returning for two full weekends of absolute bliss from April 24-27, 2025, and May 1-4, 2025 at the Fair Grounds Race Course. If you think this festival is just about music, bless your heart—because let me tell you, the food at Jazz Fest is just as legendary as the artists on stage.
A Musical Feast for the Ears and the Stomach
The lineup is stacked with jaw-dropping, hip-shaking headliners like Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Luke Combs, Lenny Kravitz, John Fogerty, Lil Wayne with The Roots, and the iconic Patti LaBelle. That’s just a taste of what’s to come, and trust me—every genre is covered, from jazz to zydeco, rock to funk, and everything in between.
But sweet jazz notes aside, the real VIP at Jazz Fest? The FOOD. New Orleans doesn’t play when it comes to festival cuisine, and with over 60 food vendors setting up shop, your taste buds are in for a ride as wild as Bourbon Street at midnight.
What to Eat (Hint: EVERYTHING!)
Forget those sad hot dogs and overpriced pretzels you find at other festivals—Jazz Fest food is a whole other level. Here’s what not to miss:
🔥 Crawfish Monica – A creamy, spicy, cheesy pasta dish packed with fresh Louisiana crawfish tails. This dish alone has a cult following—if you don’t try it, are you even at Jazz Fest?
🔥 Cochon de Lait Po’ Boy – Smoked, shredded pork piled high on French bread, dripping with Creole seasonings and topped with slaw. This will ruin every other sandwich for you forever.
🔥 Pecan Catfish Meunière – Lightly fried, topped with a buttery, nutty sauce, and utterly sinful.
🔥 Crawfish Beignets – Yes, beignets don’t always have to be sweet! These deep-fried, savory delights are like little puffs of Cajun heaven.
🔥 Mango Freeze – Jazz Fest MVP! This frozen, fruity, refreshing treat is the way to cool off between sets.
🔥 Gumbo, Jambalaya & Red Beans & Rice – If you’re looking for a crash course in classic Louisiana flavors, here it is. You can’t go wrong.
🔥 Praline-Stuffed Beignets – Beignets, but elevated. Gooey praline filling + powdered sugar = perfection.
And that’s just the appetizer list, y’all. Expect BBQ shrimp, alligator sausage, fried soft-shell crab po’ boys, and more—because we don’t do “basic” when it comes to food in New Orleans.
The Jazz Fest Schedule: Music, Food…Then More Music & Food
🎶 Fair Grounds Fun (10:30 AM – 7:00 PM) – The moment the gates open, it’s time to feast, dance, and repeat. With music across 14 different stages, you’ll need to strategize your food runs between sets.
🌙 Post-Festival Revelry (7:00 PM Onward) – Because who’s ready to go to bed at 7 PM in New Orleans?! When the Fair Grounds close, the real adult fun begins. And guess what? The New Orleans Guest House is within easy walking distance of all the French Quarter madness! And don’t forget there is a streetcar visible from our front door to bring you home from anywhere in the city!!!
Your Jazz Fest Home Base: The New Orleans Guest House
Now, here’s the deal. You’re going to need a place to crash between your food comas and dance marathons. And our charming little inn is sitting in the perfect spot.
🚋 The streetcar you can see from our front door? That’s your golden ticket to the festival.
🎭 One block outside the French Quarter? That means you’re close to all the debauchery without having to listen to drunk tourists scream-sing from Bourbon Street all night.
💃 The best live music clubs, cocktail bars, and rowdy late-night spots? All within walking distance after Jazz Fest wraps up for the night.
Final Thoughts (A.K.A. A Call to Action, But Fun!)
If you love live music, killer food, and a city that parties until the sun comes up, Jazz Fest is YOUR FESTIVAL—and New Orleans Guest House is YOUR HOME BASE.
Book your stay NOW, because we fill up fast. Don’t be the sad person stuck miles away from the action, crying over your gas station po’ boy while everyone else is eating Crawfish Monica.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON ACCOMMODATIONS CALL US DIRECTLY AT 504.566.1177 OR 1.800.562.1177. YOU MAY ALSO VISIT US ONLINE AT neworleansguset.house.
New Orleans is waiting for you. The music, the food, and the madness of the French Quarter after dark—it’s all part of the experience. And trust me, you don’t want to miss a thing.