FAQs

Gretna Fest 2025 is happening October 3, 4 and 5. The festival times are 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm on Friday, 11:00 am – 10:00 pm on Saturday, and 11:00 am – 8:00 pm on Sunday.

The Festival is in Gretna on the River. Location: 740 2nd St, Gretna, LA 70053.

Kids ages 12 and under get in free for general admission. VIP access (Friends of the Fest and River Club Suites) require a wristband for children 4 years and older.

Things you can (and should) bring:

• Blankets
• Chairs
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses, hats, fanny packs
• Strollers (no wagons)
• Personal cameras (no detachable zoom lens or flash)
• A poncho
• Bags and backpacks that are 17in x 12in x 10in or smaller

Please do not bring:

• Outside food and beverages
• Pets or animals
• Glass Bottles or Containers
• Coolers or Bags Larger than 17in x 12in x 10in
• Large Umbrellas
• Bicycles, skateboards, scooters
• Wagons
• Weapons of any kind
• Explosives, fireworks, illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia
  (because we know that prescription for “glaucoma” is bogus)
• Unauthorized video, camera, or audio recording equipment
• Selling of merchandise or unauthorized/unlicensed vending
• Unauthorized solicitations, handbills, stickers, sampling, give-a-ways, etc.

Gretna Fest is a rain or shine event, so please plan accordingly. Our weather is often unpredictable so check the weather before heading out to the festival.

In the event that dangerous conditions occur on site, we may change our schedule or even have to cancel. In those cases, we will notify all ticket buyers via email and on our social media channels.

Owners must present proper certification for service animals before entering the festival.

Gretna Fest is a family-friendly event and all attendees are expected to conduct themselves appropriately. The festival reserves the right to remove any individuals for improper conduct.

Please email support@wrstbnd.com for any complaints or issues.

A stamp must be obtained at the gate for re-entry. Each day of the festival will have its own unique stamp.

Please confirm your ticket order at the time of purchase.

Yes, please view our location page for a map of the area and the festival grounds layout.

This year, Gretna Fest is switching to a digital ticket as form of entry. At the time of purchase, you will receive an email with your digital ticket. Please add this to your smartphone’s digital wallet. Daily tickets can only be scanned once at entry. 3-Day Weekend tickets can be scanned once per day at entry.

VIP Wristbands are available for those who purchase Friends of the Fest or River Club Suites packages. If you order VIP Wristbands after October 3, they will be available for pickup at Will Call on 4th and Huey P. Long Ave.

Registering your wristband attaches your name, email and payment information (for food/drink on site) to your account. This allows us to verify your purchase, fix any issues you might have on site and replace your wristband if it gets lost or damaged. In order to register your wristband, locate the QR code on the mailer your wristbands arrived in. Use your camera on your phone and click the link that pops up on your screen and follow the directions from there. 

While it is not required for you to connect payment to your account, you must register your wristband in order to gain access to the festival. 

This year, vendors are using their own Point of Sale (POS) system. Most vendors will accept major credit cards (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, etc.) and some will accept payment apps (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, etc.)

I bought or received my wristbands, but I lost them / put them on too tight / had to remove them / damaged them. How do I get new ones?

We know you’re excited, but do not put on your festival wristband until you are ready to attend Gretna Fest 2025! When you are heading to the festival, please tighten them to one finger’s width from your wrist and no tighter.

If you need a replacement wristband please visit any box office location during the festival or the Gretna Welcome Center before entering the event. A replacement wristband fee of $5 will apply.