22nd Annual Highland Jazz and Blues Festival

About the event

The Highland Area Partnership is thrilled to announce the 22nd Anniversary of the Highland Jazz and Blues Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Columbia Park located in Shreveport’s Historic Highland Neighborhood. This event will showcase memorable musical performances on three stages, a children’s area, pet park, artisans, food trucks, and more. The Highland Jazz and Blues Festival is FREE to attend. This year promises to be a vibrant celebration of the rich musical heritage of jazz and blues, culture, and community, drawing jazz and blues enthusiasts from near and far. In addition to the music, throughout the park there will be more than 70 food and artisan vendors, a Children’s Area with hands-on art activities from local nonprofits, and a Pet Park area for furry friends. A FREE shuttle service will run continuously during the day. Merchandise and official poster sales will be located next to the Pavilion Stage. More information about the festival weekend activities can be found at .

Dates

Sep 19, 2026 · 10:00 AM - Sep 19, 2026 · 6:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

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Location

Louisiana, United States

600 Columbia Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71104, United States

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Parking instructions

Parking is extremely limited. We encourage festivalgoers to park at Mall St. Vincent and take the FREE shuttle to and from Columbia Park.

Health & safety

City of Shreveport police will be on hand to ensure safety of all guests. Pets MUST be on leashes NO outside food or drinks NO grills or coolers NO Weapons NO Drugs FREE Shuttle available ATMs on site Restrooms on site Chairs & blankets allowed FREE Admission

Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications

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1 active application

Vendor Application

Deadline: Jul 17, 2026

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The 22nd Highland Jazz and Blues Festival will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at Columbia Park located in Shreveport, LA.

The vendor application is open to artists, artisans/crafters, culinary curators, and other businesses that have a product to sale that brings a uniqueness to the festival.

Vendors will be defined as follows:

Artists/Artisans/Crafters: An artist, artisan, and crafter is one or makes art or objects with their hands with a level of skill and proficiency.

Cottage Food Vendor: A Cottage Food vendor is one who makes jams, jellies, preserves, syrups, sauces, salsa, flavored oils, vinegars, pickles, fermented products, dried products, candies, and baked goods, all of which must be packaged and labeled in accordance with Louisiana Cottage Food Law.

Concessionaire/Food Truck: A concessionaire and/or food truck is an entrepreneurial food business that prepares various forms of food for public consumption on the festival site.

Added Value Vendor: An added value vendor is a business/organization that does not fall under any of the other categories, but has a product, activity, or service that provides added value to the festival

Nonprofit organization: A 501c3 organization that this providing an activity or service at the festival.

All vendors will be notified of application status by July 31st.

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Shreveport, Louisiana, United States