Ponchatoula is “Strawberry Capital of the World”. Our delicious strawberries are available from November to April. Strawberry farmers past and present have been honored with the “Strawberry Farmer Wall of Fame” located in front of city hall. In 2001 the Louisiana Legislature selected the strawberry as the state fruit. Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival is held in April of every year and is the second largest festival in the state. For more information on the festival please visit www.lastrawberryfestival.com
Chamber Events
October, 2008 Events
Saturday the 11th: Berry Patch Quilt Art Expo and Appraisal Fair
9:00AM @ Historic Dowtown Ponchatoula
• Visit the Official Website The BerryPatch Quilt & Art Expo in Ponchatoula, LA will take place on Saturday. Local artist will show there works at local shops in the downtown area. Hundreds of quilts will be displayed outdoors on the buildings of downtown Ponchatoula . Antique and fragile quilts along with demonstrations, lectures and a fashion show will be indoors. Admission is $6. Free Shuttle to and from downtown.
The Kidz Kwilt Korner will be by the alligator cage at the Country Market. It will be a delightful day full of sights, activities, antique shopping and dining opportunities.
What is it what is it worth bring your treasures in and appraisers will be available for a small fee to appraise your items.
For more information contact 1-800-617-4502
• Learn more about "Berry Patch Quilt Art Expo and Appraisal Fair" here.
Saturday the 11th: Ponchatoula Antique Appraisal Fair
9:00AM @ Behind the Country Market
What is it? What is it worth? Those are the questions many people have about their treasures. Whether heirlooms that were past down or a piece of the past you picked up at an estate sale. Come visit us on October 11th from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm for Ponchatoula’s own mini version of the Antiques Road Show. Sponsored by the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce.
• Learn more about "Ponchatoula Antique Appraisal Fair" here.
Saturday the 18th: Ponchatoula Party in the Pits
11:00AM @ Downtown Ponchatoula
Ponchatoula’s Party in the Pits Presented by the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce Come watch over 20 IBCA professionals and local teams as they cook some great bbq and compete for over $5000 in cash and prizes. Date: Saturday, October 18 Place: downtown Ponchatoula Time: teams start cooking early! Home cooked BBQ and refreshments on sale from 11am – 6 pm, restaurants open (some till 10 pm), antique and specialty stores open for your shopping pleasure. For more info contact 985-386-2536
• Learn more about "Ponchatoula Party in the Pits" here.
November, 2008 Events
Saturday the 1st: Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days
9:00AM @ Downtown Historic Ponchatoula
• Visit the Official Website Pontchatoula Antique Trade Days & Craft Fair
Featuring - Antique & Collectibles Booths, Arts & Crafts Booths, Food Booths,Music
Fun for the Entire Family
Outdoor Festival
FREE ADMISSION
Contact
General Information 1-800-617-4502
or visit www.ponchatoulachamber.com
Email - chamber@ponchatoulachamber.com
Vendors call Mary@ 985-386-0026
• Learn more about "Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days" here.
December, 2008 Events
Friday the 5th: Downtown Christmas Lighting
6:00PM @ Downtown Ponchatoula
December 5th, 2008, is Ponchatoula’s Christmas Lights Celebration. The City and the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce are looking forward to another beautiful celebration to begin the Christmas season. Come see the lights, carolers and a special visitor from the North Pole. Beginning at 6:00PM. Shops open late!
• Learn more about "Downtown Christmas Lighting" here.
Saturday the 13th: Christmas Parade
4:00PM @ Downtown Ponchatoula
Saturday, December 13th, 4:00 PM. Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce annual Christmas Parade. Lots of fun for the whole family. A special visitor from the North Pole will be there. Begins at the Lions Club and parades through the downtown.
• Learn more about "Christmas Parade" here.
March, 2009 Events
Saturday the 7th: Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days - Craft Fair
9:00AM @ Downtown Historic District
Pontchatoula Antique Trade Days & Craft Fair March 7th & 8th
Featuring - Antique & Collectibles Booths, Arts & Crafts Booths, Food Booths,Music
Fun for the Entire Family
Outdoor Festival
FREE ADMISSION
Contact
General Information 1-800-617-4502
or visit www.ponchatoulachamber.com
Email - chamber@ponchatoulachamber.com
Vendors call Mary@ 985-386-0026
• Learn more about "Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days - Craft Fair" here.