It's that time of year again... time to boogie down at Gretna Fest 2012! Sure you can set out lawn chairs on Tchoupitoulis and listen to the music carry across the mighty Mississippi, but hopping on the ferry and heading over to historic downtown Gretna will be so much more fun. Some of the big names include Foreigner, Joe Cockers, and Big & Rich, but we're excited about the fest lineup that's teeming with some of our favorite local artists. Below is a sampling, but be sure to follow the links to our online music calendar for the each day's full schedule!

Day 1 - Friday October 5
Featuring Rockin Dopsie Jr's Zydeco Twisters, Louis Prima Jr, Amanda Shaw & The Cute Guys, Bobby Lonero & Al "Lil Fats" Jackson. Check out the Full Friday Lineup!

Day 2 - Saturday October 6
Featuring Terrance Simien's Zydeco Experience, Mia Borders, The New Orleans Suspects, Gregg Martinez & The Delta Kings, Flow Tripe, The Revivalists, Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes. Here's the Full Saturday Lineup!

Day 3 - Sunday October 7
Featuring the Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers, Michael Liuzza, Storyville Stompers, Bucktown Allstars, Bobby Rush, Luther Kent, The Yat Pac, & Lena Prima. Don't miss the Full Sunday Lineup!