The 8th Annual Satchmo Summerfest Is back at The U.S. Old Mint!

Come Celebrate the life of Louis Armstrong with a fun-filled weekend of activities and music with three stages all located within the Old US Mint including: Traditional Jazz Stage, Contemporary Jazz Stage, and a Brass Band Stage; Plus a Childrens Stage Located in Dutch Alley as well as all of our speaker seminars with nationally renowned speakers.

Louis Armstrong was a small boy when he first held a trumpet, so the kids are included in the festival. There are special events, like a popular one with kids, with music and participatory dance and drumming events to help youngsters join the excitement themselves. (More)

Louis Armstrong often ended his letters and notes with "Red beans and ricely yours," refering to one of New Orleans famous dishes, the Monday favorite, red beans and rice. In keeping with that theme, Red Bean Alley, has been set up near the stages where vending booths from local restaurants will be serving up portions of red beans and rice, along with jambalaya, crawfish cakes, gumbo and other local dishes. Some restaurants also have related menus. (More)