906x680 Jazz Fest Mardi Gras Indian [Photo by Eli Mergel]
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Fair Grounds Race Course
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, the nation’s third-oldest racetrack, has been in operation since 1872. Located in New Orleans, Fair Grounds operates a slot-machine gaming facility with sportsbook; a thoroughbred horse race track; and 15 off-track betting parlors that offer video poker and HHR games throughout southeast Louisiana. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has taken place at the Fair Grounds Race Course since 1972.
Upcoming Shows
WWOZ is coming to you from the 49th annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for all 7 days of the fest! We are broadcasting straight from the Fairgrounds with sets from stages across the festival, plus interviews with Jazz Fest artists on-site.
Listen in at 90.7 FM locally or online.
Here's our broadcast schedule for Friday, May 4 (subject to change):
11:20-12:00p Sidi Touré (prerecorded at the Blues Tent)
12:20-1:10p Brian Seeger's Organic Trio from the WWOZ Jazz Tent
1:30-2:30p Lil Buck Sinegal w/Barbara Lynn from the Blues Tent
2:50-4:00p Joe Krown f/Walter Wolfman Washington (prerecorded at the Blues Tent)
4:10-5:15p New Orleans Jazz Orchestra from the WWOZ Jazz Tent
5:45-7:00p Ruthie Foster from the Blues Tent
