Satchmo Summerfest | New Orleans, LA

Always held during the first weekend of August, the Satchmo Summerfest in New Orlean’s French Quarter is the premier American jazz festival celebrating the life, music, and legacy of the city’s native son, Louis Armstrong. The summerfest’s musical program features traditional jazz, contemporary jazz, and brass bands on four stages located on the grounds of the Old U.S. Mint. This year’s festival goers will also witness the long anticipated return of the children’s stage with more family-oriented fare, as well as a speakers seminars. For a complete schedule of events, plus a photo gallery and video clips from last year’s festival, check out the event’s offical web site.