Tickets for Jazz Fest

Here's the deal on the tickets, although most of you have probably purchased yours by now. If not, read below.

Jazz Fest is a daytime event. It starts at 11 a.m. and goes to 7 p.m. The tickets you buy at http://www.nojazzfest.com/ are for the actual fest time, during the day. Thus, if you are coming in Thursday night, you will need tickets for Friday, Saturday and if you are leaving Sunday, you have to decide if you want to attent (depending upon what time you are leaving).

You will save $10 a day in advance for purchasing. Colleen pointed out that the Thurs tickets are different because they are slightly less. Otherwise, Friday, Saturday and Sunday are good for any of those days.

Lisa and Terry: it looks like you get in on time to go to Thursday fest -- Colleen bought thursday tickets and can't use them. Maybe coordinate? I will get you to jazz fest that morning as it looks like you'll make it. Might as well jump right in.

There are tickets available to various music clubs at night with some of the same artists that are playing at fest -- and some you might not see otherwise because there is so much to do, easy to miss something. All of you are staying near the French Quarter where most of the music clubs are so if you are inclined you should buy advance tickets for music events.

I will warn you that even I run out of energy after a day at fest and all I want to do afterward is shower, relax and maybe have a late, light supper (you eat all day at fest) and usually will not go out after a full day.

Here's the info from the web:
2nd Weekend (Thursday, May 1)Advance adult ticket: $30 through April 30 (valid for Thursday, May 1 only) Gate Price: $40 Child's ticket: $5 (advance or gate, ages 2 - 11)
2nd Weekend (May 2, 3, 4)Advance adult ticket: $40 through April 30 (each ticket valid for one day only) Gate Price: $50 Child's ticket: $5 (advance or gate, ages 2 - 11)

OK! Next post will be accessories and clothes to bring.