I grew up in Gretna, last year was my first time attending this festival. Now I have been to durn near every festival in South Louisiana, from Jazz Fest in the late 70's to Jazz Fest now, French Quarter Fest, Lagnaippe on the Bayou - Chauvin, Sauce Picante - Raceland, Crawfish - Breaux Bridge, Andouille - LaPlace, Little Italy - Racine, Tarpon Rodeo - Empire, Wooden Boat Fest, Crab Fest, something down in Abbeville with a huge omlet in the middle of the street, and many others I simply do not remember.
But this Gretna Fest 3 day pass for $40.00 is a great weekend event. A buddy lets me stay at his house, about 6 blocks from the gate. So I bring my bicycle, and enjoy the Historic Gretna District for three days.
Check out the music line up and attendance from last year.
http://www.gretnafest.com/index.php