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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 will again be at the Fairgrounds everyday of the 2019 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, bringing you the sounds of the fest from various stages! Here's our anticipated broadcast schedule for Friday, May 3 (subject to change):
12:20-1:15p Baby Boyz Brass Band from the Jazz & Heritage Stage
1:30-2:20p Crescent By Choice at the WWOZ Jazz Tent (playback)
2:45-3:50p Herbert McCarver & the Pinstripe Brass Band
4:20-5:25p Tribute to the Humphrey Brothers and Eureka Brass Band featuring Mark Braud from Economy Hall
5:45-6:45p Papa Mali & Friends from the Jazz & Heritage Stage
