We are less than a month away from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival kicking off. Jazz Fest announced it's going cashless this year. You won't be able to pay with cash at all, including at food vendors. Vance Vaucresson said his family has been dishing up hot sausage and mustard since the festival began 53 years ago. “If you really want to know in seven days what Louisiana, New Orleans, the food, the culture and the music’s all about—bring your butt to Jazz Fest," Vaucresson said. If you do attend the festival, you'll find every vendor has a point-of-sale system. These systems usually ask if you want to tip. “I think you need to be generous," Vaucresson said. MORE: https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/orleans/new-orleans-jazz-fest-goes-cashless-money-2023/289-ae1e0404-b66a-4a09-9c68-6aaa7012f72a