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    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  
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Driving Directions to PonchatoulaPonchatoula is conveniently located at the crossroads of interstate I-55 and I-12.Driving directions and distances from the following major cities:From Baton Rouge - Driving distance 47 miles. Merge onto I-12 via Exit 159 on the left toward Hammond Merge onto I-55 S via Exit 38A toward New Orleans. Take the LA-22 Exit 26 toward Ponchatoula/ Springfield From New Orleans – Driving distance 53 miles. Merge onto 1-610 W via the ramp on the left toward Baton Rouge I-610 W becomes 1-10 W Keep right to take I-55 N/ US-51 N via Exit 210 toward Hammond/Ponchatoula Take the US-51 Business exit Exit 23 toward Ponchatoula From Jackson, MS - Driving distance 137 miles. Take I-55 S towards New Orleans Take the LA-22 Exit 26 toward Ponchatoula/Springfield
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