Mark your calendars! The 4th
annual Henry Turner Jr. Day will be
hosting the Taste of the Deep South Festival.
This three-day festival will take place November 4, 6, and 7 on the Baton Rouge
riverfront. Henry
Turner Jr. Day was established in 2017 and named after band leader, singer/songwriter, promoter, and
musical entrepreneur Henry Turner Jr. In his honor, Henry Turner Jr. Day
continues his mission of supporting new talents and highlighting cultural needs
in the Baton Rouge community. It does so through its Taste of the Deep South festival.
The Henry Turner Jr.'s Listening Room, located at 2733 N. St.,
will host an opening pre-party on the 4th from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Special artists from around the country
will be performing, along with Henry Turner Jr.
& Flavor and the Listening Room All-Stars. Tickets are $25 with a buffet
and no host bar.
The Taste of the Deep South Festival will mainly
take place November 6 through 7 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Riverfront Plaza,
300 River Rd., in Baton Rouge. The festival will include music from across the
globe, dancers, DJs, and a Vendor's Village providing arts and crafts, clothing,
jewelry, and a food court featuring favored Southern foods. This event is
perfect for festival goers of all ages and is free to the public.
Visit htjday.com to purchase special VIP tickets, which include covered seating, next to the stage access, and food and drink tickets.
