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Most Insurances Accepted

Experienced doctors taking care of non-urgent illnesses.

1900 South Morrison Blvd., HammondLocated Within North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital

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No Appointment Necessary

North Oaks Walk-In Clinic offers health care for most illnesses and minor traumatic injuries and

treats patients age 3 months and up.

OPEN:

• Monday – Friday 8 a.m.– 9 p.m.• Saturday – Sunday 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.

North Oaks Walk-In Clinics are not equipped to treat life-threatening or possible loss-of-limb emergencies.

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Experienced doctors taking care of non-urgent illnesses.

1900 South Morrison Blvd., HammondLocated Within North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital

(985) 230-5726

No Appointment Necessary

North Oaks Walk-In Clinic offers health care for most illnesses and minor traumatic injuries and

treats patients age 3 months and up.

OPEN:

• Monday – Friday 8 a.m.– 9 p.m.• Saturday – Sunday 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.

North Oaks Walk-In Clinics are not equipped to treat life-threatening or possible loss-of-limb emergencies.

Driving Distances To Nearby Cities(in miles)

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Visitor Information.................................................5

Welcome............................................................6

Meet TangipahoaKentwood..........................................................10Camp Moore........................................................11Amite.............................................................13Independence....................................................15Global Wildlife..................................................16Pumkin Center ...........................................................17 Hammond...........................................................20-21Tangipahoa African American Museum..................22LA Children’s Discovery Center.............................24Ponchatoula......................................................26Ponchatoula Fouth of July .........................................28Ponchatoula Surprises................................................29Ponchatoula Antique City Directory.....................30-31

Bed & Breakfast, Hotels, & Campgrounds GuideBed & Breakfast...................................................33Hotels...............................................................34Campgrounds..............................................46

Calendar of Events...........................................54-77

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Tangipahoa Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau13143 Wardline RoadHammond, LA 70401

1.800.542.7520 or 985.542.7520 Fax: 985.542.7521


State-Of-The-Art Visitor Information CenterExit 32 Off I-55 North

Information KiosksComplimentary Wireless Internet Service

Complimentary CoffeeMonday - Friday 8:00 – 4:00

Saturday & Sunday 9:00 - 3:00

LocationTangipahoa Parish is located in

Southeast Louisiana, 45 miles east of Baton Rouge or 58 miles north of New Orleans.

Located on two major interstates I-55 and I-12, Tangipahoa Parish is known as the

Crossroads of the South.

Visitor Information

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We’re glad you’re here! Each year Tangipahoa Parish welcomes visitors from across the country to our area. As these visitors spend time in our great parish, they soon discover the variety of activities Tangipahoa Parish has to offer. Whether it is one of our many unique fairs and festivals, a cultural event at Southeastern Louisiana University, or

exploring our local history on the back roads, Tangipahoa Parish has something for everyone.

We thank you for visiting our parish and if there is anything we can do to make your stay better, please feel free to call one of the travel professionals at the Tangipahoa Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Buddy PughChairman,Tangipahoa ParishConvention and Visitors Bureau

Tangipahoa Parish is our home and just like good friends, we welcome you to our home. Conveniently located fifty minutes from New Orleans, forty minutes from Baton Rouge and sixty minutes fromthe Mississippi Gulf Coast, Tangipahoa Parish offers big city excite-ment with a small town atmosphere. Our restaurants are considered some of the best in the state. Our hotels, camp-

grounds, a bed andbreakfasts are second to none. Our attrac-tions are first-class and our people are some of the friendliest you’ll find in the country.

On behalf of the Parish Administration and the Tangipahoa Parish Council, I welcome you to Tangipahoa Parish, and I hope your stay here is one filled with many pleasant memories.

Gordon BurgessTangipahoa Parish President

Welcome to Tangipahoa Parish!



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Camp MooreConfederate Museum

Wednesday - Saturday10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

985-229-2438

70640 Camp Moore Rd.Kentwood, LA 70444

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Kentwood

Kentwood, incorporated in 1891, and named after settler Amos Kent, is a beautiful area that encompasses acres of dairy and grain farms. Kentwood celebrates their roots and their favorite daughter, Britney Spears, at the Kentwood Historical a n d C u l t u r a l Arts Museum. The memorabilia features a military exhibit to honor those who have served our country. Just south of Kentwood is the Camp Moore Civil War Museum. Original-ly a Confederate Training Facility, Camp Moore features a Civil War cemetery, a museum and Civil War reenactments throughout the year.


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Today, Camp Moore is a museum and is home to hundreds of artifacts. It has a genealogy library where visitors can research names of ancestors or look up some little known fact in the library. Volunteers are ea-ger to share their knowledge - help with a little research or recount the many stories of Camp Moore written and documented in letters and diaries. The weekend before Thanksgiving, every year, Camp Moore hosts a Civil War re enactment. Lawn chairs and blankets are strongly recommended to provide comfort to the visitors watch-ing the Union attacks on the camp - finally disabling it in 1864. All other times of the year, Camp Moore is open Wednesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The last tour begins at 3 p.m.


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Amite, incorporated in 1861, is the parish seat. Located in the center of Tangipahoa Parish, it is easily accessible from any location within the area. Amite is well known for its oyster industry, dating back to 1949, and hosts the annual Oyster Festival each March. Downtown Amite is on the rebound with a number of quaint shops and unique stores. Just east of Amite is some of the prettiest rolling countryside you will ever see. Here you will find nurseries, horse and cattle pastures, the skeet club, Springview Country Club and the Sandy-hollow Wild-life Management area. Amite lies at the cross roads of Highway 51 North and South and Highway 16 East and West. Interstate 55 is to the west just outside city limits. TheIllinois Central Railroad runs through the town with businesses and residences on either side. Everyone needs a break from the hustle and bustle of every day life. Amite offers an educational, entertaining, and relaxing environment. The Tangipahoa Parish Fair and the Chamber of Commerce Bon Appetite Festival both held in October are among the social functions which can be enjoyed by old and young alike. A Christmas parade is a great way to end the year.

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AmiteWelcome! - Central Tangipahoa

Dessert WinesStrawberry, Blackberry, Blueberry,

Orange, Musctaine, & Peach

Call for a tour(985) 878-6566

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“Little Italy” Traditional Italian bread, cookies and cuisine can be found in Independence. A visitor knows where Independence is by the Italian colors (red, green and white) painted on the town’s water tower and the small statuette of the town’s patron saint, St. Joseph, located in the park toward the center of town.

Sicilian immigrants first came to Independence in the late 1880s to work as strawberry laborers. Many began as pick-ers working for $1.50 to $1.75 per day, and within a year saved enough from their wages to buy their own farms. Independence Italians continued to operate straw-berry farms, and by 1905, Independence had become Louisiana’s primary shipping center for strawberries. It wasn’t long before the Italians invested in businesses, small factories and a small electric power plant. As the popu-lation and cultures of Tangipahoa grew, Independence Italians maintained many of their homeland traditions.The newest addition to the growing list of events held within this historic community is the Independence Sicilian Heritage Fes-tival. Held in March, this festival focuses on the heritage of the first settlers in the town of Independence and attempts to engage the audience through fun, revelry, and time honored customs.

Replacing the Italian festival, which relocated to Tickfaw in 2009, the Sicilian Heritage Festival embraces this history of the region while incorporating modern amenities associated with Louisiana’s greatest festivals.

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The “Real Story of Pumpkin Center”

Tangipahoa Parish has a small community with the un-usual name of Pumpkin Center which lies on the southwest bor-der of the parish. At Exit 35 on Interstate 12 is the sign Pumpkin Center/Baptist. Travelers passing through must think the name is from growing a large multitude of pumpkins, newcomers to the area not seeing any pumpkin patches asked the question, “How did the name come about?” To answer this question, one has to go back to the turn of the 20th century. The stories my grandmother and others told of that time in history were all similar. This small community had no name because it started as a settlement of just a few families. Like any other small community in the parish, the people were hard workers, making a living from truck farming, small dairies, or working in the timber industry. One thing that brought this small community together on the weekends was the game of baseball. With their families cheering for them, the men earned bragging rights as a top team. The status of being the best players of the area gave the team the big heads, which in those days were called Pumpkin Heads. One weekend, a visiting team placed a large pumpkin on the pitcher’s mound and smaller ones on the bases to make fun of the home team. The pumpkins on the baseball field, along with a popular radio soap opera of the time, which included a town by the name of Pumpkin Cen-ter, made way for the team to earn its name. One of the players walked to the pitcher’s mound, picked the pumpkin up over his head and proclaimed the field “Pumpkin Center”, and the name stuck. As the years went by, the interstate came through Pumpkin Center. Being unincorporated, a state employee with some influ-ence was able to have the name put on the exit sign. Many of the descendents of the original settlers who still reside here proclaim proudly, “I’m from Pumpkin Center.”

Leonard ‘Skipper’ Jenkins is an author born, raised, and still residing in Pumpkin Center. He is in the process of writing his fourth children’s book named “Where are the Pumpkins in Pumpkin Center?” The storyline will include more of the local residents and historical background. His web-site is throughthescreendoorpublishing.com.

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DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN HAMMOND

by Katie Wainwright Spend a delightful day in Downtown Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish’s Cultural Cen-ter. Thomas Street is a lively, happening place. Southeastern Louisiana University’s Columbia Theatre, 220 East Thomas Street, starts the Cultural Season with October Fanfare, a month-long celebra-tion featuring Broadway shows and musical enter-tainment. The stage productions continue all year long. One of the fastest growing universities in the nation, Southeastern is a constant source of creative, scholarly and recreational programs for our area. Across the street, 217 East Thomas Street, the Hammond Regional Art Center brings the best in art to residents and visitors. Walk in and view exhibits by local artists or imports from major museums. There is no cost to enjoy the paintings, photographs, sculpture and other forms of visual arts. Traveling with children? The Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center, 113 North Cypress Street, is an amazing place to learn and explore the culture of the area.

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The hands-on discovery experience such as—passenger in a rising balloon, an EMT worker riding in an ambulance, a helper in a pet hospital, fisher-man in a shrimp boat, just to name a few— will not soon be forgotten. The center encourages imagina-tion, curiosity, questioning and realism. Admission is $5.50 per person. Walk from one major attraction to the other. Stop and have lunch at Italian, Mexi-can, French or Southern restaurants. Drop in at a wine bar or a little café for refreshments. Browse in exceptional boutiques. Learn to paint at an art shop or discover an old-fashioned fish market. The hours will fly by. Want to keep going? Visit the Down-town Development District, 2 West Thomas Street, and get a list of coming attractions. Or stop at the Chamber of Commerce Office, 400 Northwest Rail-road Avenue, and help yourself to free brochures and useful information. You’ll want to come back! And we’re delighted to have you!Claiming she began writing to “maintain her sanity in her crazy house-hold” Cuban native and Hammond resident, Katie Wainwright, beauti-fully describes memories of her homeland in fictional form for the readers’ pleasure. Her latest novel, Cuba on My Mind, has been well received and continues to fly off the shelves. Thank you, Katie, for allowing us to share your vision of downtown Hammond and Tangipahoa Parish.

Hammond

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The Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center is the perfect place for children, toddler to ages 10 and their families to learn and explore together in a safe and fun hands-on environment. Our open and interactive floor plan allows each exhibit to have an educational value that allows children to have fun while learning about the culture of our area. WeWe encourage imagination, curiosity, questioning, and realism. Admission is $5.50 per person

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Stroll leisurely down the historic main street of Pon-chatoula and rediscover where the past meets the present and life is a little more laid back. From the moment you arrive, merchants greet you with a huge grin and a friendly “hey y’all”. E n j o y a s t e a m i n g c u p o f coffee at one of the many cafes and restaurants. Find that ‘one of a kind’ item that would look perfect in your home at any of the antique shops. Play dress up at one of the upscale boutiques located in this four block area known as America’s Antique City. Warm smiles abound as you meander through this step back in time. www.ponchatoulachamber.com

Ponchatoula

Ponchatoula, the old-est incorporated city in the parish, is host of the popular Strawberry Festival every Spring. Ponchatoula is also known around the country as Amer-ica’s Antique City, with numer-ous art, antique and handcrafted items in the many restored old buildings in the downtown area.


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Fourth of July in PonchatoulaBy Kathryn J. Martin

You see our big American flag? So big you can first see it from twelve miles south when you come across the tall I-55 bridge at Manchac … If you think it’s beautiful and majestic from there, you must come to Ponchatoula at 8:00 a.m. on any Fourth of July. That’s when friends and strangers alike form two lines that stretch from the pole all the way across the railroad tracks and, facing each other, we grasp wrists while a brand-new flag is unrolled onto our wait-ing arms. As our Minutemen secure it and tug at the ropes to start it on its upward journey, they’re joined by the wind’s getting in on the act – snatching the flag and unfurling it … Up, up, up she goes against the backdrop of a blue summer sky as we watch mesmerized – the only sounds our “oooh’s” and “ahhh’s” and her “flap, flap, flapping” as she swells out to full size becoming the true Old Glory she is. We swell with pride as we look up at her – civilians with hand over heart, veterans and active personnel with the military salute – all as one saying the Pledge of Allegiance with feeling. We follow up with a patriotic song or two, thinking about the sacrifices that flag represents starting with what brought about our original independence and the freedom for which she still stands. Lots of hugs and handshakes and we’re hesitant to leave such a precious event. precious event. Some who’ve come for years, first to give their young families an important lesson in respect for our history, today stay behind for traditional annual family photographs with their now-adult children and the next generation. As we turn to go our separate ways – some to meet elsewhere for what’s also become a tradition, breakfast together – we see the faces of travelers on main street pressed against their car windows watching us. Faces that look wistful – no doubt wishing their communities too would have something so special. Francis Scott Key asked in our national anthem, “Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave …?” You bet she does – right here in Ponchatoula! May our flag ever wave and may we ever have the freedom to gather beneath her for this celebration of Independence Day … And may you join us next Fourth of July!

This story was contributed by the popular Ponchatoula personality and this yeaThis story was contributed by the popular Ponchatoula personality and this year’s Strawberry Festival Grand Marshall, Ms. Kathryn Martin. Ms. Martin has entertained the masses throughout her life during speaking engagements as herself and alter ego, Miz Maudie. Thank you, Kathryn, for sharing your creativity with us and the world.

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Ponchatoula’s SurprisesBy Kathryn J. Martin

I’ll never forget that day … early one Saturday morning in June … I’d just awakened and stepped out on my deck to enjoy a yawn and a stretch when suddenly both were interrupted by what I saw a few houses over across the park. Cars, pickups, SUV’s, and mini-vans were pulling off the side street at all angles with drivers and passengers jumping out and hurrying across a yard. Oh, no, I thought, something must have happened to my neighbor! Heart pounding, mouth agape but yawn forgotten, I heard more doors slamming down my own street. Same scene, differ-ent house. Surely couldn’t be two emergencies … That’s when it hit me – it was the day of the first Ponchatou-la City Wide Yard Sale! And “first” is what it turned out to be… For with the quality of the items, the welcoming friendliness of our people and the bargain of the prices … It’s now the “Annual Ponchatoula City Wide Yard Sale” taking place the first Saturday of each June and stretching well beyond the city limits! Participating residents, churches, schools, organizations and businesses pay a small fee to have their locations highlighted on a map of our area and are given special yard sale signs to display. On the big day, Chamber of Commerce members stand on downtown corners handing out the free maps to happy shoppers. Some folks are so eager to get started they don’t even stop for the maps, choosing to scurry from street to street and road to road stopping at all the signs and sales. Lots of laughter and friendly chatting surround even the most serious bargain hunters. Plan to get in on the fun but be sure to come early and with an empty vehicle as you’ll be leaving with a full one! For more information, visit ww For more information, visit www.ponchatoulachamber.com.

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Antique ShopsPonchatoula Antiques & Statuary400 SW Railroad Avenue (985) 386-7809Wed. - Sun. 9AM - 5PM

Trail’s End Antiques157 East Pine Street (985) 386-5776Mon. - Sat.10AM-5PM / Sun. 12PM - 5PM

Oldies And Goodies Antiques & Collectibles138 West Pine Street (985) 386-0150Wed.-Sun. 10AM - 5PM

CJ’s Antiques & Collectibles160 SE Railroad Ave (985) 386-0026Mon. - Sun. 8AM - 6PM

Acquisitions of the Bygone Antique Mall152 West Pine Street (985) 467-0680Sun. 12PM - 5PM / Tue. Sat. 10AM - 5PM

Ponchatoula Country Market10 East Pine St. (985) 386-9580Mon. - Sat. 10AM - 5PM / Sun. 12PM - 5PMSee ad page 32.

Specialty Shops and Information CenterEspecially For You Florist124 East Pine Street (985) 370-0445Mon. - Fri. 9AM - 5PM / Sat. 9AM - 2PM


Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce109 West Pine Street (985) 386-2356Mon. - Fri. 10AM - 3PMSee ad Back Cover.

Carter Chiropractic1120 Hwy. 51 North (985) 370-8600Mon., Wed., Thur & Fri. 8:30AM-12PM & 2PM-5PM

Restaurants / CaterersPaul’s Cafe100 East Pine Street(985) 386-95817 Days a Week 6AM-2:30PM

Berrytown Corner Cafe100 West Pine Street(985) 386-5575Mon. - Thurs. 7AM - 2PMFri. - 7AM - 8PMSat. - 7AM - 4PM

Rockerfeller’s Restaurant147 NW Railroad Ave.(985) 370-0930Mon.-Thurs. 11AM - 10PMFri.-Sat. 11AM - 11PMSun. Brunch 11AM - 9PMSee ad page 25.


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Historic 1854depot offers 40,000 sq. ft.of: local crafts, antiques,

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Hughes House300 North Holly St.Hammond, LA 70401(985) 542-0148www.hughesBB.com

Michabelle Inn1106 S.Holly St.Hammond, LA 70403(985) 419-0550www.michabelle.com

Blythewood Plantation400 Daniel St.Amite, LA 70422(985) 748-5886www.blythewood-plantation.com

Country Lane62058 Simpson LaneRoseland, LA 70456 (985) 748-9062www.bbonline.com/la/countrylane

My Home is Your Home250 N. 7th St.Ponchatoula, LA 70454(985) 386-6574www.bandbla.com

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BEST WESTERN Hammond Inn & Suites107 Duo DriveHammond, LA 70403(985)419-2001www.bestwesternlouisiana.com

Ideally located just off Interstate 12 in Southeastern Louisiana, the Best Western Hammond Inn & Suites is a pet-friendly hotel offering convenient access to a variety of key area attractions. This Hammond area hotel features well-appointed guest rooms and suites, each one complete with a microwave, refrigerator, cable satellite television with HBO® and high-speed Internet access. Hotel guests will enjoy an array of ameni-ties including a complimentary full hot breakfast, outdoor swimming pool, free parking and business services.See ad page 40.

BEST WESTERN University Inn46053 N. Puma DriveHammond, LA 70401(985)345-0003www.bestwesternlouisiana.com

The Best Western University Inn is located off Interstate 55 Exit 32. Easy off, easy on. We are only two miles from Southeastern Louisiana University, and only minutes from downtown Hammond. Our rooms feature in-room coffee and microfridge units. The Best Western Univer-sity Inn also provides movie channels and high speed Internet access. Relax and enjoy our outdoor pool, then dine at one of Hammond’s fine restaurants. Pets are allowed for a nominal fee. See ad page 40.

COLONIAL INN200 Seale DrHammond, LA 70403(985)345-2953


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DAYS INN2150 SW Railroad AveHammond, LA 70403(985)419-1000www.daysinn.com

COMFORT INN OF HAMMOND110 Westin Oak DriveHammond, LA 70403(985)429-0120www.comfortinn.com

Offering several great amenities. Free local calls, bus parking, high speed internet, and continental breakfast! Hotel includes indoor heated pool and exercise room. See ad page 41.

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HAMMOND MOTEL1909 W Thomas StHammond, LA 70401(985)345-5730

You’ll always find friendly service from friendly folks at Friendly Inn in Hammond. Located just off Exit 42 on I-12 in Hammond, the Friendly Inn offers clean rooms with the traditional Southern hospitality. This hotel also offers a free continental breakfast, free local calls, calble TV, plus much more. See ad page 42.

FRIENDLY INN43106 S. Airport RoadHammond, LA 70403(985)542-9939

HAMPTON INN of Hammond401 Westin Oaks DriveHammond, LA 70403(985)419-2188www.hamptoninn.com

This three-story interior corridor hotel with an eleva-tor has 78 regular guest rooms and three suites. The hotel offers hot breakfast, business center with free high speed internet, wireless internet throughout the hotel, a fitness center, coin laundry services, free parking, and an outdoor pool. All rooms are very spacious and are equipped with microwaves, refrigerators, hair dryers, clocks, coffee makers, iron and ironing board and cable television. See ad page 43.


MOTEL 62010 S. Morrison Blvd.Hammond, LA 70403(985)542-9425www.motel6.com

HOLIDAY INN 1819 S.W. Railroad Ave.Hammond, LA 70403(985) 662-3877www.holidayinn.com

Guests will appreciate the complimentary high-speed Internet access, business center, and on-site restaurant. The Holiday Inn Hammond Northshore Hotel offers exceptional service, modern amenities, and a convenient location that puts the best of Louisiana at your fingertips. See ad page 39.

QUALITY INN &CONFERENCE CENTER2000 S. Morrison Blvd.Hammond, LA 70403(985)345-0556www.qualityinn.com

Quality Inn is located at exit 28 off of I-55. Quality Inn offers large and small conference rooms, indoor and outdoor pools and a restaurant. Indoor atrium rooms and bar can be found in our spacious lobby. See ad page 44.

La Quinta Inn & Suites 42126 Veterans AvenueHammond, LA 70403(985)345-4742www.lq.com

The brand new La Quinta Inn & Suites Hammond is located in the heart of the medical district. We’re also located very near numerous restaurants and great shopping. The antique shopping district of Ponchatoula, the Boutique shopping of downtown Hammond, LA and a multi screen movie theatre, is within a 5 minute drive. See ad page 46.


SUPREME INN2001 SW Railroad AveHammond, LA 70403(985)345-1900www.supremeinn.com

THE WESTERN INN14175 Highway 190 WHammond, LA 70401(985)542-8555

VALUE PLACE HOTEL408 Westin Oaks Dr.Hammond, LA 70403(985)345-8585www.valueplace.com

190 MOTEL13108 Highway 190 WHammond, LA 70401(985)345-3582

VILLA MODERNE MOTEL230 N. Morrison Blvd.Hammond, LA 70401(985)542-6093

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SUPER 8200 Westin Oak DriveHammond, LA 70403(985)429-8088www.super8.com

Offering several great amenities. Free lo-cal calls, parking, high speed internet, and breakfast! Rooms include hairdryer, microf-ridge, and HBO. See ad page 41.

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- F- Free SuperStart Breakfast - Hairdryer

- Micro-Fridge - Outdoor Swimming Pool

- RV or Truck Parking

200 Westin Oak Dr. I-55 and Hwy 190 Hammond, LA 70403-3436 US

Phone: 985-429-8088 Fax: 985-429-1889


Kentwood

Lodge

KENTWOOD PLAZA802 Avenue GKentwood, LA 70444(985) 229-1910

COVEY RISE24009 Singing Waterfall Rd.Husser, LA 70442(985) 747-0310www.coveyriselodge.com

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES60043 West Way Dr.Amite, LA 70422(985) 747-0400www.hiexpress.com

Amite

COLONIAL INN MOTEL11255 Highway 16Amite, LA 70422(985) 748-3202

COMFORT INN of Amite1117 West Oak St.Amite, LA 70422(985) 748-5550www.comfortinn.com


Kentwood

Lodge

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Best WesternHammond Inn & Suites

I-12 Exit 40107 Duo Dr.

Hammond, LA(985) 419-2001

Best WesternUniversity InnI-55 Exit 32

46053 N. Puma Dr.Hammond, LA(985) 345-0003

Features & Amenities

116 upgraded rooms & suitesFree Hot Deluxe BreakfastTruck-RV ParkingFree Wi-Fi

Pet FriendlyMicro-Fridge in all Rooms

Fitness & Meeting Room

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www.super8.com

- Alarm Clock Radio - Children 17 and under FREE With Parent

- Expanded Cable Television featuring HBO, ESPN & Fox News

- Free High Speed Internet - Free Local Telephone Calls

- - Iron & Ironing Boards - Free SuperStart Breakfast

- Hairdryer - Micro-Fridge

- Outdoor Swimming Pool

200 Westin Oak Dr. I-55 and Hwy 190 Hammond, LA 70403-3436 US

Phone: 985-429-8088 Fax: 985-429-1889

Bus Parking Elevator Exercise Room F Free Coffee Free Hot Breakfast Free Newspaper Mon-Fri Government Travelers: FEM FEMA Approved Guest Use Copy Machine

Guest Use Fax Machine Guest Laundry Hi-Speed Web Access Indoor Heated Pool Interior Corridors Meeting Room No Pets Allowed Outdoo Outdoor Parking Phone for Hearing Impaired Truck Parking

110 Westin Oak Drive , Hammond, LA, US, 70403 Phone: (985) 429-0120 Fax: (985) 429-0015 www.comfortinn.com/hotels/la130

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Free Wi-FiFree Coffee

Touch Screen Kioskfor easy access to

all Bed & Breakfast,Campgrounds, & Hotels.

1-800-542-7520 www.tangitourism.com

Tangipahoa Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau

I-55 Exit 32


Interior Corridors

Free High Speed Internet

Wireless Internet throughtout Hotel

Fitness Center

Guest LaundryGuest Laundry

Outdoor Pool

Free Hot Breakfast

Business Center

Meeting Room

Board Room

All Rooms Include:Micro/Fridge, Coffeemaker,Iron & Ironing Board,Hair Dryer, Ceiling Fan,Cloud Nine BeddingCloud Nine Bedding

Free Local Calls & Parking

3 Suites Available

Conference Packages

Full Service Catering

Beautifully Renovated Rooms

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.Ideal for the Corporate Travelers!

HAMMOND401 Westin Oaks Dr.

(985) 419-2188Fax: (985) 419-0881

www.Hammond.HamptonInn.comFor Reservations Call 1-800-HAMPTON

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100% Pet Friendly, Interior Corridors

ALL rooms include: *Micro/Fridge*FREE Bright Side Breakfast

*Free WirelessHigh Speed

Internet*Serenity Room*Outdoor Pool

& Hot Tub

*Meeting Room *24 Hour Business Center*Fitness Room & Guest Laundry

42126 Veterans AveHammond La, 70403

985-345-47421800SLEEPLQ



Calloway Campground14154 Club Deluxe Road Hammond, LA 70403985-542-8094See ad on page 47.

Hidden Oaks Campground21544 Hwy. 190E Hammond, LA 704011-985-345-9244hiddenoaksfamilycampground.comSee ad on page 48.

Punkin ParkI-12 at Exit 35 North43037 Billville Rd. Hammond, LA 70403Phone (225) 567-3418See ad on page 49.

Campgrounds

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park46049 Hwy. 445NRobert, LA 70455985-542-1507 or 1-800-349-YOGIwww.jellystonela.comSee ad on page 53.

Indian Creek Campground & RV Park53013 W. Fontana Rd.Independence, LA 70443985-878-6567See ad on page 52.

Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables57056 North Cooper RoadLoranger, Louisiana 70446(985) 878-6868 or 1-877-890-6868www.sweetwater-campground.comSee ad on page 51.

Robert

Tchefuncte Campground54492 Campground RoadP.O. Box 982Folsom, Louisiana 70437985-796-3654 or 1-866-796-3654www.tchefunctecampground.comSee ad on page 50.

Hammond

Independence

Loranger

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Calloway Campground

We Offer:Full Hook-up SitesDesignated Tent SitesPull Through Sites30 or 50 AMP ServiceCamping Cabins with heat and A/Cheat and A/CSwimming PoolPropaneMinature GolfPlayground

LaundromatConvenience Store

Clean RestroomsShowers

Fishing LakeVolleyball

HoHorseshoesMonthly Rates

Available

Excellent campground to stay at during Mardi Gras,Festival time, or anytime. Close enough to enjoy the

activities-parades, tours, souvenir shopping, etc.yet far enough away for a country atmosphere and security.

(45 minutes to New Orleans via I-55)14154 Club Deluxe Road Hammond, LA 70403

(985) 542-8094 Reservations

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Hidden Oaks Campground

Accommodations:

PoolGame Room

2 Nite Minimum:

Luau

3 Nite Minimum:

$12.00

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Punkin Park Campground

I-12 at Exit 35 North43037 Billville Rd. Hammond, LA 70403

Phone (225) 567-3418

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Tchefuncte Campground54492 Campground RoadFolsom, Louisiana 70437

985-796-3654 1-866-796-3654 www.tchefunctecampground.com

Sweetwater Campground& Riding Stables

57056 North Cooper RoadLoranger, Louisiana 70446

(985) 878-6868 Toll Free (877) 890-6868www.sweetwater-campground.com

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Indian Creek Campground

Facilities & Amenities:

Cabins . Bunk HouseCountry StoreCanoe & Paddle Boat RentalsFishing Pond & RiverCatch & ReleaseSwimming Pool . Kiddie PoolSwimming Pool . Kiddie PoolGame RoomLP Gas . Dump StationsVolleyball . BasketballFirewood . IceLaundry Room . PlaygroundsHorseshoe Pits

Things to See & Do:

Visit Global Wildlife CenterFishing

Cruise the Mississippi on the Steamboat NatchezHiking Trails on PropertyVVisit Country Market and

other shops in PonchatoulaFine Local Restaurants

Check - In: 1 pm Campsites2pm Cabins

Check - Out3 PM Campsites

12 PM Cabins

53013 W. Fontana Rd.Independence, LA 70443

985.878.6567 1.888.716.4687

Yogi Bear’sJellystone Park TM

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January

January: Drama WorkshopsFUMC of Hammond, 2200 Rue Denise, Hammond, La – 6pm-9pm – Kimberly Sanders 985.517.6637 – www.lcta.biz

Every Wednesday: Hammond Cutups Wood CarvingFirst United Methodist Church, 2200 Rue Denise St, Ham-mond, La – 1pm-3pm – George or Shirley Will 985.340.0080 – www.hammondcutups.com

January 6: Mike Vaughn Ministries Concert13101 Hwy 442W, Tickfaw, La 70466 – 6pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.974.0507 – www.mvmgoodnews.com

January 6: Hammond Chamber of Commerce Installation & Awards LuncheonTwelve Oaks, Southeastern Louisiana University Campus – 11:30am – Hammond Chamber 985.345.4457 – www.hammondchamber.org

January 7: Horse-To-Human Relations ShowdeoSweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – 5pm (Gates open at 3pm) – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

January 13 – 15: Sweetwater Sam’s Winter Break and Kidz Horse Kamp Weekend!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

January 14: Reimers Variety Music ShowReimers Auditorium (Corner of E Charles & N Cherry St) Hammond, La – 6:30pm-9pm – Jake Drude 985.974.1100 January 21: Amite Community MarketCatha Park Corner of Hwy 16 & 51 – 8am-2pm – Ashley Ad-amson 985.748.5537

January 21: Once Upon A Time Enchanted EveningHoly Ghost Community Center – 7pm-10:30pm – Patti Tregle 985.340.9150 – www.lcdcofhammond.org

January 23 – February 10: TARC Penny PowerTangipahoa Parish Schools – School Hours – Jennifer Barnes 985.345.8811 – www.tarc-hammond.com

January 27: Champian Fulton QuartetColumbia Theatre for the Performing Arts – 7:30pm – Beanie Stansbury 985.543.4371 – www.columbiatheatre.org

Calendar of Events 2012


January 28 – 29: City-Wide Inventory Clearance SaleDowntown Ponchatoula – 10am-5pm – Mary Scandurro 985.386.0026 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com

January 28: Ladies Felions Champagne BingoSoutheastern’s Twelve Oaks Cafeteria – 11am-2pm – Kathy L. Pittman 985.549.2150 – www.selu.edu/alumni

February

February: Drama WorkshopsFUMC of Hammond, 2200 Rue Denise, Hammond, La – 6pm-9pm – Kimberly Sanders 985.517.6637 – www.lcta.biz

Every Wednesday: Hammond Cutups Wood CarvingFirst United Methodist Church, 2200 Rue Denise St, Ham-mond, La – 1pm-3pm – George or Shirley Will 985.340.0080 - www.hammondcutups.com

February 1 – 28: New Artist ExhibitionThe Oak Street Gallery, 111 N Oak St, Hammond, La – 8am-5pm – Pat Macaluso 985.345.0251 – www.theoakstreetgallery.com

February 3: Mike Vaughn Ministries Concert13101 Hwy 442W, Tickfaw, La 70466 – 6pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.974.0507 – www.mvmgoodnews.com

February 4: Horse-To-Human Relations ShowdeoSweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – 5pm (Gates open at 3pm) – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

February 4: Krewe of Omega BallSLU Twelve Oaks – 8pm-12am – Joyce Smith 985.345.3442 – www.kreweofomega.org

February 4: Mask Making Workshop1905 W Thomas St, Hammond, La – 10am-2pm – Anna Pfeil 985.634.8122 – www.theoctacians.com

February 5: Sweetwater Sam’s Super Bowl Party!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

February 10: February Fun FeverChesterton Square, Ponchatoula, La – 5pm – Paula Gauthreaux 985.974.7674 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com


February 10: HairsprayColumbia Theatre for the Performing Arts – 7:30pm – Beanie Stansbury 985.543.4366 – www.columbiatheatre.org

February 10: Mask Making WorkshopThe Octavians Studio – 6pm-9pm – Anna Pfeil 985.634.8122 – www.theoctavians.com

February 10 – 12: Sweetwater Sam’s Valentine Weekend!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com February 11: Reimers Variety Music ShowReimers Auditorium (Corner of E Charles & N Cherry St) Hammond, La – 6:30pm-9pm – Jake Drude 985.974.1100

February 17 – 20: Sweetwater Sam’s Mardi Gras MadnessSweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

February 17: 26th Annual Krewe of Omega ParadeStarting at SLU University Center and following the Official Hammond Parade Route – 6:30pm – Joyce Smith 985.345.3442www.kreweofomega.org

February 17 – March 8: Hammond Art Guild Golden Jubilee Open Show Hammond Regional Art Center, 217 E. Thomas, Hammond, La – Margaret Cohen 985.229.4156 – www.hamartguild.com

February 18: Amite Community MarketCatha Park Corner of Hwy 16 & 51 – 8am-2pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537

February 18: Mater Dolorosa Annual Steak DinnerMater Dolorosa School Gym – 6:30pm – Janette Patanella 985.878.4295 – www.mdeagles.org

February 20: Pet Parade & Family Fun FestZemurray Park, Hammond, La – 9am-2pm – JoAnna T. Pesson 985.748.9381 – www.lsuagcenter.com/tangipahoa

February 25-27: Yogi Bear’s Rake & Bake WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

February 25: Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center 18 Parish Regional Spelling BeeSoutheastern Student Union Theater – 2pm – Kim Walker 985.340.9150 – www.spellingbee.com

February 25: The Italian Festival BallSLU Ballroom, SLU Campus – 7pm-12am – Veda Abene985.542.7052 – www.theitlainfestivalorg.com


February 25: The National Players Tour 63: John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and MenColumbia Theatre for the Performing Arts – 7:30pm – Beanie Stansbury 985.543.4366 – www.columbiatheatre.org

February 26: Camellia Garden StrollLSU Ag Center’s Hammond Research Station, 21549 Old Covington Hwy – 1pm-4pm – Sandra Benjamin 985.748.9381 – www.lsuagcenter.com

March

March: Drama WorkshopsFUMC of Hammond, 2200 Rue Denise, Hammond, La – 6pm-9pm – Kimberly Sanders 985.517.6637 – www.lcta.biz


Every 2nd and 4th Saturday: Hammond Farmer’s/Crafts MarketCorner of W. Thomas St and S.W. Railroad Ave, Downtown Hammond – 9am-3pm – Terry Lynn Smith 985.277.5680 – www.dddhammond.com

March 2: Mike Vaughn Ministries Concert13101 Hwy 442W, Tickfaw, La 70466 – 6pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.974.0507 – www.mvmgoodnews.com

March 2-4: Yogi Bear’s Cochon de LaitYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

March 3: Horse-To-Human Relations ShowdeoSweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – 5pm (Gates open at 3pm) – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

March 2 – 4: Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days, Arts & Crafts Fair. Downtown Ponchatoula, La – 9am-5pm – Mary Scandurro 985.386.0026 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com

March 7 – 8: TARC RadiothonTangi 96.5FM – 7am-6pm – Jennifer Barnes 985.345.8811 – www.tarc-hammond.com


March 9 – 11: Sweetwater Sam’s Cowboy Jamboree!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

March 9 – 11: Yogi’s Alumni WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

March 9: The HullabahoosColumbia Theatre for the Performing Arts – 7:30pm – Beanie Stansbury 985.543.4366 – www.columbiatheatre.org

March 9 – 12: The Independence Sicilian Heritage FestivalDowntown Independence – Friday 5pm-12am, Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday 11am-7pm – Jimmy Gregory 985.634.6696 – www.indysicilianfest.com

March 10: Reimers Variety Music ShowReimers Auditorium (Corner of E Charles & N Cherry St) Hammond, La – 6:30pm-9pm – Jake Drude 985.974.1100

March 10: Tangipahoa Spring Garden DayLSU Ag Center’s Hammond Research Station, 21549 Old Covington Hwy – 9am-3pm – Sandra Benjamin 985.748.9381 – www.lsuagcenter.com

March 16 – 18: Amite Oyster FestivalTangipahoa Parish Fairgrounds in Amite – Friday 5pm-11pm, Saturday 10am-11pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm – Carol Brooke 985.748.7156

March 16 – 18: Yogi Bear’s Irish/Italian WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

March 16 – 18: Sweetwater Sam’s St. Patrick’s Weekend!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

March 17: Amite Community MarketCatha Park Corner of Hwy 16 & 51 – 8am-2pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537

March 17: Ponchatoula High School Football Boosters Gumbo Cook-offDowntown Ponchatoula, Along RR Tracks – 5am-5pm – Anthony Mercante 985.351.3475 – www.ponchatoulafootball.com

March 17: Southern Style Racetrack and Mudd Bogg56136 Loranger Road, Loranger, La 70446 – 6pm – Todd Victor Brunett 985.878.9343 – www.southernstyleracetrack-muddbogg.com


March 17: Krewe of Erin Ponchatoula St. Patrick’s ParadeDowntown Ponchatoula, La – 10:30am – Bryan T. McMahon 985.386.2877 – www.ponchatoula.com/ptimes

March 18: St. Joseph AltarOur Lady of Pompeii Church – 12pm-2pm – JoAnn Bonura 985.345.8957 – www.ourladyofpompeii.net

March 23 – 24: Hammond Smokin’ Blues & BBQ ChallengeDowntown Hammond – Jennifer Barnes 985.345.8811www.hammondbluesandbbq.com

March 23 – 24: Bayou Classic Chevy ShowQuality Inn, Hammond, La - Warren Livaudais 985.507.3664

March 23 – 25: Sadie Hawkins Spring Fling and KidzSweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

March 23 – 25: Thunder in the Oaks Motorcycle RallyHidden Oaks Family Campground, 21544 Hwy 190 E, Hammond, La 70401 – Nita Vedros 985.345.9244www.hiddenoaksfamilycampground.com

March 23 – 25: Cindy’s Birthday Celebration Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

March 24: Amite Oyster Festival PageantAmite High School Auditorium – 6pm – Jammie Dowden 985.517.1328

March 24: Rock ‘N RoarSoutheastern’s Campus-Student Union Park – 8am-2pm – Kathy Pittman 985.549.2150www.selu.edu

March 25: Hammond Chamber of Commerce – Music in the Park. Cate Square Park – 3pm-6pm – Hammond Chamber 985.345.4457 – www.hammondchamber.org

March 30 – 31: Sweetwater Sam’s Pool Party Grand Opening & April Fool!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

March 30 – April 1: Sweetwater Sam’s 7th Annual BBQ Cook-off!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

March 30 – April 1: Yogi Bear’s April Fool’s WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com


March 31 – April 1: Strawberry Cup Classic Soccer Tournament – GirlsHoover Soccer Complex – 8am – Stephanie Gatlin 985.542.5457 – www.stysa-la.com

April

April: Drama WorkshopsFUMC of Hammond, 2200 Rue Denise, Hammond, La – 6pm-9pm – Kimberly Sanders 985.517.6637 – www.lcta.biz

Every Wednesday: Hammond Cutups Wood CarvingFirst United Methodist Church, 2200 Rue Denise St, Hammond, La – 1pm-3pm – George or Shirley Will 985.340.0080 - www.hammondcutups.com


April TBA: Hammond Chamber Community & Business ExpoSoutheastern Louisiana University Center – Hammond Chamber 985.345.4457 – www.hammondchamber.org

April TBA: The Italian Festival Spaghetti Cook-OffTickfaw, La – Saturday 8am-2pm – Jeff Coslan 985.351.2285 – www.theitalianfestivalorg.com

April 1: The Living Last SupperOur Lady of Pompeii Church – 7pm – JoAnn Bonura 985.345.8957 – www.ourladyofpompeii.net

April 1: Chefs EveningPennington Student Activity Center – 5:30pm-7:30pm – Adrianne Roques 985.549.3771 – www.southeastern.edu/chefsevening

April 5 – 9: Easter at Tchefuncte CampgroundTchefuncte Campground, Folsom, La – Cora DesRoches 985.796.3654 – www.tchefunctecampground.com

April 5 – 8: Sweetwater Sam’s Easter Eggstravaganza!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

April 6 – 8: Yogi Bear’s Easter WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com


April 6: Mike Vaughn Ministries Concert13101 Hwy 442W, Tickfaw, La 70466 – 6pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.974.0507 – www.mvmgoodnews.com

April 7: Horse-To-Human Relations ShowdeoSweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – 6pm (Gates open at 4pm) – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

April 7: 24th Annual Community Motors Free Car ShowCommunity Motors, 500 Westin Oaks Dr, Hammond, La – 9am-4pm – Vicky Fannaly 985.386.3714

April 10: Pajamas & Play: How I became a pirateColumbia Theatre for the Performing Arts – 7:30pm – Beanie Stansbury 985.543.4366 – www.columbiatheatre.org

April 13 – 15: Ponchatoula Strawberry FestivalMemorial Park, 301 N 6th Street, Ponchatoula, La 70454 – Friday 4pm-10pm, Saturday 9am-11pm, Sunday 10am-6pm – 800.917.7045 – www.lastrawberryfestival.com

April 13 – 15: Sweetwater Sam’s Strawberry Field’s 60’s Weekend!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

April 13 – 15: Yogi Bear’s Strawberry Festival WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

April 14: Reimers Variety Music ShowReimers Auditorium (Corner of E Charles & N Cherry St) Hammond, La – 6:30pm-9pm – Jake Drude 985.974.1100

April 14 – 15: Strawberry Cup Classic Soccer TournamentHoover Soccer Complex – 8am – Stephanie Gatlin 985.542.5457 – www.stysa-la.com

April 14: Why Walk? When You Can Soar!North Oak Park, Hammond, La – 10am-2pm – Amy Brumfield 985.875.0511 – www.fhfnorthshore.org

April 20: Art in AprilThe Oak Street Gallery, 111 N Oak St, Hammond, La – 6pm-8pm – Pat Macaluso 985.345.0251 – www.theoakstreetgallery.com

April 20: Art in April with ChampagneDowntown Hammond, La – 5pm-10pm – Terry Lynn Smith 985.277.5680 – www.dddhammond.com


April 20 – 22: Sweetwater Sam’s Hillbilly StreetfestSweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

April 20 – 22: Yogi Bear’s Spring Hourseshoe Tournament Weekend. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

April 21: Amite Community MarketCatha Park Corner of Hwy 16 & 51 – 8am-2pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537

April 21: Berries, Bridges and Books Writers ConferenceWoodland Park Baptist Church – 8:30am-5pm – Nancy Bourgeois 985.507.1797 – www.creativemindswritersgroup.com

April 21: Southern Style Racetrack and Mudd Bogg56136 Loranger Road, Loranger, La 70446 – 6pm – Todd Vic-tor Brunett 985.878.9343 – www.southernstyleracetrack-muddbogg.com

April 22: Hammond Chamber of Commerce – Music in the ParkCate Square Park – 3pm-6pm – Hammond Chamber 985.345.4457 – www.hammondchamber.org

April 26 – 29: Two-State Rodder NationalsQuality Inn, Morrison Blvd, Hammond, La – 8am-10pm – Randy Wilson 601.248.2317

April 27 – 29: Sweetwater Sam’s Pool Party!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

April 27 – 29: Yogi Bear’s Swamp Pop WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

April 27 – 29: The Italian FestivalOur Lady of Pompeii Baseball Field, Tickfaw, La – Friday 6pm-12am, Saturday 9am-12am, Sunday 9am-6pm – Jeff Co-slan 985.351.2285 – www.theitalianfesticalorg.com

April 28: Richard Murphy Hospice GalaChesterton Square, Ponchatoula, La – 7pm-1am – Patricia Westmoreland 985.386.0400 – www.richardmurphyhospice.com

MayMay: Drama WorkshopsFUMC of Hammond, 2200 Rue Denise, Hammond, La – 6pm-9pm – Kimberly Sanders 985.517.6637 – www.lcta.biz


May: OPTIONS Telethon 2012Katie Krause 985.345.6269 – www.options4u.org



May TBA: 7th Annual Fish Pitch and Turtle SplashTin Lizzy’s Landing – 10am-4pm – Jennifer Barnes 985.345.8811 – www.tarc-hammond.com

May 4: Irma Thomas, Soul Queen of New OrleansColumbia Theatre for the Performing Arts – 7:30pm – Beanie Stansbury 985.543.4366 – www.columbiatheatre.org

May 4 – 6 : Yogi Bear’s Cruising with Yogi WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

May 4: Mike Vaughn Ministries Concert13101 Hwy 442W, Tickfaw, La 70466 – 6pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.974.0507 – www.mvmgoodnews.com

May 5: Horse-To-Human Relations ShowdeoSweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – 6pm (Gates open at 4pm) – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

May 11 – 13: Sweetwater Sam’s Mother’s Day Weekend!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

May 11 – 13: Yogi Bear’s Mother’s Day WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

May 12: Reimers Variety Music ShowReimers Auditorium (Corner of E Charles & N Cherry St) Hammond, La – 6:30pm-9pm – Jake Drude 985.974.1100

May 18 – 20: Special Olympics Louisiana 2012 State Summer Games Southeastern Louisiana University – Friday 6pm-9pm, Saturday 8am-9pm, & Sunday 8am-12pm – Tiffany HarveGautier 985.345.6644 – www.laso.org


May 18 – 20: Yogi’s Fun Family Olympics WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

May 19: Amite Community MarketCatha Park Corner of Hwy 16 & 51 – 8am-2pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537

May 19: Southern Style Racetrack and Mudd Bogg56136 Loranger Road, Loranger, La 70446 – 6pm – Todd Victor Brunett 985.878.9343 – www.southernstyleracetrack-muddbogg.com

May 19: The Italian Festival PageantSLU Student Union Campus Building – 9am – Linda McKin-ney 985.345.8771 – www.theitalianfestivalorg.com

May 24 – 28: Memorial Day at Tchefuncte CampgroundTchefuncte Campground, Folsom, La – Cora DesRoches 985.796.3654 – www.tchefunctecampground.com

May 25 – 27: Sweetwater Sam’s Memorial Weekend!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

May 25 – 28: Yogi Bear’s Memorial Day WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

May 26 – 27: Memorial Day GetawayDowntown Ponchatoula, La – 10am-5pm – Mary Scandurro 985.386.0026 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com

May 26: Memorial Swamp Pop Music FestHidden Oaks Family Campground, 21544 Hwy 190 E, Hammond, La 70401 – 11am-11pm – Nita Vedros 985.345.9244

May 27: Hammond Chamber of Commerce – Music in the ParkCate Square Park – 3pm-6pm – Hammond Chamber 985.345.4457 – www.hammondchamber.org

June



Every 2nd and 4th Saturday: Hammond Farmer’s/Crafts Mar-ket Corner of W. Thomas St and S.W. Railroad Ave, Downtown Hammond – 9am-3pm – Terry Lynn Smith 985.277.5680 – www.dddhammond.com

June 1: Mike Vaughn Ministries Concert13101 Hwy 442W, Tickfaw, La 70466 – 6pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.974.0507 – www.mvmgoodnews.com

June 1 – 3: Sweetwater Sam’s Pool Party!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

June 1 – 3: School’s Out and Yogi’s Birthday WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

June 2: Ponchatoula City-Wide Yard SalePonchatoula City Limits – 8am-3pm – Karen Carter or Brenda Ernst – 985.386.2536 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com

June 4 – 7: Kidz Kamp Daily (Ages 7 – 17)Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com


June 8 – 10: Mardi Gras In June WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

June 9: Reimers Variety Music ShowReimers Auditorium (Corner of E Charles & N Cherry St) Hammond, La – 6:30pm-9pm – Jake Drude 985.974.1100

June 11 – 14: Kidz Kamp Overnight (Ages 7 – 17)Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

June 15 – 17: Yogi Bear’s Father’s Day Weekend Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

June 15 – 17: Father’s Day Weekend at Tchefuncte CamgroundTchefuncte Campground, Folsom, La – Cora DesRoches 985.796.3654 – www.tchefunctecampground.com

June 15 – 19: Juneteenth Festival1600 Phoenix Sq. Hammond, La 70403 – 5pm-10pm – George Perkins Sr. 985.320.5357 – www.taahm.org


June 15: Red Carpet Dinner Theater and Silent Auction with “Winnie-the-Pooh”St. Albert Student Center, 409 W Dakota St, Hammond, La – 6pm – Anna Pfeil 985.634.8122 – www.theoctavians.com

June 15 – 17: Sweetwater Sam’s Father’s Day Celebration!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

June 16: Amite Community MarketCatha Park Corner of Hwy 16 & 51 – 8am-2pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537

June 16: Southern Style Racetrack and Mudd Bogg56136 Loranger Road, Loranger, La 70446 – 6pm – Todd Vic-tor Brunett 985.878.9343 – www.southernstyleracetrack-muddbogg.com

June 18 – 21: Kidz Kamp Advanced Overnight ( Ages 7 – 17)Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

June 19: Summer Series/Brown Bag Speaker LuncheonPonchatoula Rotary Hut/Memorial Park – 12pm-1pm – Dr Karen L Carter 985.386.2536 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com


June 22 – 24: Yogi Bear’s Red White and Blue Carnival Week-endYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

June 27 – July 1: 4th of July at Tchefuncte CampgroundTchefuncte Campground, Folsom, La – Cora DesRoches 985.796.3654 – www.tchefunctecampground.com

June 29 – July 1: Sweetwater Sam’s Pre 4th of JulyCelebration! Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

June 29 – 31: Yogi Bear’s Getting Ready for the 4th WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

July



Every 2nd and 4th Saturday: Hammond Farmer’s/Crafts Market Corner of W. Thomas St and S.W. Railroad Ave, Down-town Hammond – 9am-3pm – Terry Lynn Smith 985.277.5680 – www.dddhammond.com

July 3: Light Up The Sky The 3rd of JulyZemurray Park, Hammond, La – 5pm – Rose Caprera 985.277.5630

July 5 – 8: 4th of July at Tchefuncte CampgroundTchefuncte Campground, Folsom, La – Cora DesRoches 985.796.3654 – www.tchefunctecampground.com

July 6: Mike Vaughn Ministries Concert13101 Hwy 442W, Tickfaw, La 70466 – 6pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.974.0507 – www.mvmgoodnews.com

July 6 – 8: Sweetwater Sam’s Post 4th of July Celebration!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

July 6 – 8: Boo-Boo’s Block Party Blast WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

July 9 – 20: Native American ExhibitCome by and experience our Native American Exhibit at the Tangipahoa Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau. Daycares/groups please call to schedule an appointment - Dana Short 985.542.7520 – www.tangitourism.com

July 7 – 8: Blessed Mother CelebrationOur Lady of Pompeii Church – Saturday 4:45pm-10pm, Sunday 2pm-10pm – JoAnn Bonura 985.345.8957 – www.ourladyofpompeii.net

July 13 – 15: Sweetwater Sam’s Luau Weekend!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

July 13 – 15: Yogi Bear’s Super Soaker WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

July 14 – 15: Christmas in July, PonchatoulaDowntown Ponchatoula – 10am-5pm – Cathy Allen 985.386.2536 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com


July 14: Reimers Variety Music ShowReimers Auditorium (Corner of E Charles & N Cherry St) Hammond, La – 6:30pm-9pm – Jake Drude 985.974.1100

July 20 – 22: Sweetwater Sam’s Redneck Christmas!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

July 20 – 22: Yogi Bear’s Christmas In JulyYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

July 21: Amite Community MarketCatha Park Corner of Hwy 16 & 51 – 8am-2pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537

July 21: Southern Style Racetrack and Mudd Bogg56136 Loranger Road, Loranger, La 70446 – 6pm – Todd Victor Brunett 985.878.9343 – www.southernstyleracetrack-muddbogg.com

July 24: Summer Series/Brown Bag Speaker LuncheonPonchatoula Rotary Hut/Memorial Park – 12pm-1pm – Dr. Karen Carter 985.386.2536 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com

July 27 – 29: Sweetwater Sam’s Pool Party and Weekend Kidz Horse Kamp!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

July 27 – 29: Cindy’s Luau WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

August



August 3: Mike Vaughn Ministries Concert13101 Hwy 442W, Tickfaw, La 70466 – 6pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.974.0507 – www.mvmgoodnews.com


August 3 – 5: Sweetwater Sam’s Grandparent’s Weekend!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

August 3 – 5: Great American Picnic WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

August 10 – 12: Sweetwater Sam’s Back to School Party!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

August 10 – 12: Acadian Reunion and Cajun Cook-Off WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

August 11: Reimers Variety Music ShowReimers Auditorium (Corner of E Charles & N Cherry St) Ham-mond, La – 6:30pm-9pm – Jake Drude 985.974.1100

August 13: “Black Tie Affair”1600 Phoenix Sq. Hammond, La 70403 – 7pm – George Perkins Sr. 985.320.5357 – www.taahm.org

August 14: Ponchatoula Business ExpoChesterton Square – 5pm-8pm – Jasmin Sziber 985.386.2536 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com

August 17: 17th Annual Hot August NightDowntown Hammond – 5pm-10pm – Terry Lynn Smith 985.277.5680 – www.dddhammmond.com

August 17: Hot August NightThe Oak Street Gallery, 111 N Oak St, Hammond, La – 6pm-8pm – Pat Macaluso 985.345.0251 – www.theoakstreetgallery.com

August 17 – 19: Sweetwater Sam’s Parent’s Weekend!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

August 17 – 19: Super Soaker Weekend-ReloadedYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

August 18: Amite Community MarketCatha Park Corner of Hwy 16 & 51 – 8am-2pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537

August 18: Southern Style Racetrack and Mudd Bogg56136 Loranger Road, Loranger, La 70446 – 6pm – Todd Victor Brunett 985.878.9343 – www.southernstyleracetrack-muddbogg.com


August 21: Summer Series/Brown Bag Speaker LuncheonPonchatoula Rotary Hut/Memorial Park – 12pm-1pm – Dr. Karen Carter 985.386.2536 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com

August 24 – 26: Sweetwater Sam’s Dog Days of Summer!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

August 24 – 26: Where’s Yogi and Game Show WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

August 31 – September 3: Labor Day at Tchefuncte Campground Tchefuncte Campground, Folsom, La – Cora Des-Roches 985.796.3654 – www.tchefunctecampground.com

August 31 – September 3: Labor Day WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

September



September TBA: Honey Bee Month CelebrationPonchatoula Country Market, 10 E Pine St – 11am-3:30pm – Jeanne B Zaleski 985.687.4090 – www.ponchatoulacountrymarket.org

September 1 – 2: Labor Day GetawayDowntown Ponchatoula – 10am-5pm – Mary Scandurro 985.386.0026 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com

September 1 – 3: Sweetwater Sam’s Labor Day WeekendSweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

September 7: Mike Vaughn Ministries Concert13101 Hwy 442W, Tickfaw, La 70466 – 6pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.974.0507 – www.mvmgoodnews.com


September 7 – 9: Sweetwater Sam’s Pool Party!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

September 7 – 9: Super Soaker Weekend-The FinaleYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

September 8: Reimers Variety Music ShowReimers Auditorium (Corner of E Charles & N Cherry St) Hammond, La – 6:30pm-9pm – Jake Drude 985.974.1100

September 14 – 16: Sweetwater Sam’s Saints Tailgate Party!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

September 14 – 16: Yogi’s Horseshoe Invitational WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

September 15: Amite Community MarketCatha Park Corner of Hwy 16 & 51 – 8am-2pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537

September 15; Hammond Kiwanis Club Tour de TangipahoaSLU Campus (Cook Field) – 6am-2pm – Judy Couvillian 985.345.8127 – http://kiwanis.i-55.com

September 15: Southern Style Racetrack and Mudd Bogg56136 Loranger Road, Loranger, La 70446 – 6pm – Todd Victor Brunett 985.878.9343 – www.southernstyleracetrack-muddbogg.com

September 21 – 23: Ponchatoula OktoberfestBantaa’s Le Fleur de Lis – Friday 6pm-10pm, Saturday 12pm-10pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm – Alicia Bantaa 985.386.0710 – www.bantaas.com September 21 – 23: Sweetwater Sam’s Football Madness!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

September 21 – 23: Jam Rock WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

September 23: Hammond Chamber of Commerce – Music in the ParkCate Square Park – 3pm-6pm – Hammond Chamber 985.345.4457 – www.hammondchamber.org


September 28 – 30: Sweetwater Sam’s LSU Tailgate Party!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

September 28 – 30: Purple and Gold Tail Gate WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

October



October TBA: Chillin with the ChamberHammond Chamber – 5:30pm-7:30pm – Hammond Chamber 985.345.4457 – www.hammondchamber.org

October 1 – 31: Great Pumpkin Patch19354 Rolling Pines Dr, Amite, La 70422 – Tuesday-Saturday 8am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm – Ernie Bertucci 985.517.1690

October 3 – 7: Tangipahoa Parish Free FairTangipahoa Parish Fair Grounds, 404 Reid Ave, Amite, La – Tammy DiMattia 985.517.6029 or 985.878.2871 – www.tangipahoaparishfair.com

October 5: Mike Vaughn Ministries Concert13101 Hwy 442W, Tickfaw, La 70466 – 6pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.974.0507 – www.mvmgoodnews.com

October 5 – 7: Sweetwater Sam’s Chicken & Egg WeekendSweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

October 5 – 7: Pumpkin Patch WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

October 6: Horse and Human Relations Play Day!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – 5pm, Gates open at 3pm – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com


October 6: Ponchatoula Art Stroll & Appraisal FairDowntown Ponchatoula – 10am-5pm – Nancy Lowentritt or Cathy Allen 985.386.2536 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com

October 7: Pet Blessing & Pet-Tacular PromendeOur Lady of Pompeii Church – 11am – JoAnn Bonura 985.345.8957 – www.ourladyofpompeii.net

October 12 – 14: Warlock WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

October 12 – 14: Sweetwater Sam’s Pirates of the CaribbeanWeekend! Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables -Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 - www.sweetwater-campground.com

October 13: Ponchatoula Party in the PitsMemorial Park – 11am-5pm – Tom Pittman or Elvis Stanga 985.386.2536 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com

October 13: Reimers Variety Music ShowReimers Auditorium (Corner of E Charles & N Cherry St) Hammond, La – 6:30pm-9pm – Jake Drude 985.974.1100

October 18: 21st Annual Bon Appétit Amite, La – 7pm-9pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537

October 19 – 21: Halloween Weekend at Tchefuncte CamgroundTchefuncte Campground, Folsom, La – Cora DesRoches 985.796.3654 – www.tchefunctecampground.com

October 19 – 21: Sweetwater Sam’s Old Farmer’s Weekend!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

October 19 – 21: Witching WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

October 20: Amite Community MarketCatha Park Corner of Hwy 16 & 51 – 8am-2pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537

October 20 – 21: Old Farmer’s Day56136 Loranger Road, Loranger, La 70446 – 9am-4pm, Demonstrations begin at 10am – Gerald Brunett 985.878.2360 – www.oldfarmersday.com

October 21 – 28: 2nd Annual Hammond Horror FestivalDowntown Hammond – 11pm – Taylor McLellan 504.442.9889 – www.lcta.biz


October 26 – 28: Halloween Weekend at Tchefuncte Campground. Tchefuncte Campground, Folsom, La – Cora DesRoches 985.796.3654 – www.tchefunctecampground.com

October 26 – 28: Sweetwater Sam’s Haunting Weekend!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

October 26 – 28: Halloween WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

October 27: Southern Style Racetrack and Mudd Bogg56136 Loranger Road, Loranger, La 70446 – 6pm – Todd Victor Brunett 985.878.9343 – www.southernstyleracetrack-muddbogg.com

October 28: Hammond Chamber of Commerce – Music in the Park Cate Square Park – 3pm-6pm – Hammond Chamber 985.345.4457 – www.hammondchamber.org

November



November TBA: 4th Annual “Scramble for TARC” Golf Tournament Carter Plantation – 12:30pm-7pm – Jennifer Barnes 985.345.8811 – www.tarc-hammond.com

November 2: Mike Vaughn Ministries Concert13101 Hwy 442W, Tickfaw, La 70466 – 6pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.974.0507 – www.mvmgoodnews.com

November 2 – 4: Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days, Arts & Crafts Fair Downtown Ponchatoula – 9am-5pm – Mary Scandurro 985.386.0026 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com

November 2 – 4: Ranger’s Birthday and Scout WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com


November 3: Community Day – 15 Mile Yard SaleHwy 16 E of Amite, Hwy 445 Husser, Friendship Church Rd, Hwy 10 at Wilmer – Carol Ann Cleveland 985.748.7813

November 3: Fall Swamp Pop Music FestivalHidden Oaks Family Campground, 21544 Hwy 190 E, Hammond, La 70401 – 11am-11pm – Nita Vedros 985.345.9244

November 3: Horse and Human Relations Play Day!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

November 3 – 4: Louisiana Renaissance Festival46468 River Road, Hammond, La 70401 – 10am-5pm – Rick Hight 985.429.9992 – www.larf.org

November 4 – December 14: Hammond Art Guild Holiday Show. The Oak Street Gallery, 111 N. Oak St, Hammond, La – 9am-5pm – Margaret Cohen 985.229.4156 – www.hamartguild.com

November 9 – 11: Sweetwater Sam’s Salute to Veterans Weekend! Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

November 9 – 11: Veteran’s Day WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com


November 10: Reimers Variety Music ShowReimers Auditorium (Corner of E Charles & N Cherry St) Hammond, La – 6:30pm-9pm – Jake Drude 985.974.1100

November 11: 4th Annual “Because of the Brave” Veteran’s Day Celebration Cook-Out. Cate Square Park, Hammond, La – 11am-2pm – Ernie Lard 225.567.5245

November 16: 8th Annual Starry November NightDowntown Hammond – 5pm-10pm – Terry Lynn Smith 985.277.5680 – www.dddhammond.com

November 16: Starry November NightThe Oak Street Gallery, 111 N Oak St, Hammond, La – 6pm-9pm – Pat Macaluso 985.345.0251 – www.theoakstreetgallery.com

November 16 – 18: New Years In November WeekendYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com


November 17: Amite Community MarketCatha Park Corner of Hwy 16 & 51 – 8am-2pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537

November 17 – 18: Camp Moore Annual Civil War Living His-tory EncampmentState Hwy #51 Tangipahoa, La – 9am-4pm – H. Mike Neal 985.229.2438


November 17: Yawn Station Christmas Tree Farm29400 Ruby Purvis Rd, Independence, La 70443 – 8am-5pm – Joe Wayne Gersch 985.507.3236

November 18: Hammond Chamber of Commerce – Music in the ParkCate Square Park – 3pm-6pm – Hammond Chamber 985.345.4457 – www.hammondchamber.org

November 21 – 24: Sweetwater Sam’s Thanksgiving and Santa Claus Coming to Town!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

November 21 – 24: Thanksgiving CelebrationYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com


November 24: Christmas Open HousePonchatoula Country Market, 10 E Pine Street – 10am-5pm – Manager 985.386.9580 – www.ponchatoulacountrymarket.org

November 30 – December 24: Christmas in ZemurrayZemurray Park, Hammond, La - 5pm-9pm – Rose Caprera 985.277.5630

December




December 1: Hammond Christmas ParadeDowntown Hammond – 5pm – Hammond Chamber 985.345.4457 – www.hammondchamber.org

December 1 – 2: Louisiana Renaissance Festival46468 River Road, Hammond, La 70401 – 10am-5pm – Rick Hight 985.429.9992 – www.larf.org

December 2: The Nutcracker TeaMichabelle Inn, 1106 S Holly St, Hammond, La – 2pm-4pm – Linda Ross 985.345.2509 – www.hammondballet.com

December 4: Amite’s Annual Christmas ParadeDowntown Amite – 6pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537

December 7: Hammond Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts – 7pm – Janet Neyrey 985.429.1654 – www.hammondballet.com

December 7: Mike Vaughn Ministries Concert13101 Hwy 442W, Tickfaw, La 70466 – 6pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.974.0507 – www.mvmgoodnews.com

December 7: Ponchatoula Friday Night LightsDowntown Ponchatoula – 5pm-9pm – Carol Nicosia 985.386.2536 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com

December 8 – 9: Louisiana Renaissance Festival46468 River Road, Hammond, La 70401 – 10am-5pm – Rick Hight 985.429.9992 – www.larf.org

December 8: Ponchatoula Christmas ParadeDowntown Ponchatoula – 5pm – James Lirette 985.386.2536 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com

December 8: Reimers Variety Music ShowReimers Auditorium (Corner of E Charles & N Cherry St) Hammond, La – 6:30pm-9pm – Jake Drude 985.974.1100

December 14: Ponchatoula Friday Night LightsDowntown Ponchatoula – 5pm-9pm – Carol Nicosia 985.386.2536 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com

December 15: Amite Community MarketCatha Park Corner of Hwy 16 & 51 – 8am-2pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537

December 28 – 30: Sweetwater Sam’s New Year’s Eve Weekend!Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com


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2012 Events in Downtown Hammond

2012 Calendar of EventsJULY

Christmas in July

AUGUSTBusiness Expo

SEPTEMBERLabor Day Getaway

OCTOBEROCTOBERArt Stroll & Appraisal Fair

NOVEMBERAntique Trade Days

DecemberFriday Night Lights& Christmas Parade

JANUARY Citywide Inventory

Clearance Sale

FEBRUARYFebruary Fun Fever

MARCH Antique Trade DaysAntique Trade Days

APRILPonchatoula

Strawberry Festival

MayMemorial Day Weekend

Getaway

JUNEJUNECitywide Yard Sale

City of PONCHATOULA

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