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Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Fest: Gumbo for Your Senses

Tina Howell

The 2023 Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival is this weekend, Friday, September 29th- Saturday, September 30th at Cassidy Park in Bogalusa. It’s been said that what Jazz is to New Orleans, Blues is to Bogalusa. With 2 music stages, the Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival has grown in both size and reputation. Referred to as a “gumbo for your senses”, the multi-award winning festival shows off the regions musical heritage as well as arts, crafts, food vendors, paved walkways and covered viewing areas.

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D.K. HarrellPhoto byBogalusa Blues & Heritage Facebook

The festival has been called one of the Gulf Coasts best festivals, this nationally recognized event boasts a superb lineup of exciting regional and national Blues artists. Celebrating it's 11th year, the Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Fest also features tent and limited RV camping along the park’s winding Bogalusa Creek.

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Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival 2023 music lineupPhoto byBogalusa Blues & Heritage Facebook

Tickets are available for purchase now at: 2023 Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival Tickets, Fri, Sep 29, 2023 at 3:00 PM | Eventbrite


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