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Transcript of 2010 Visitors Guide
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Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
No appointment necessary • (985) 230-5726
Walk-InCare7 Days aWeek
From headaches and fevers to bumps and bruises,the physicians, nurse practitioners and staff of
North Oaks Walk-In Clinic provide treatment for most illnessesand minor injuries for infants (age 2 months and older)
to senior adults. On-site X-ray and laboratoryservices also are available.
1900 S. Morrison Blvd.(Located within North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital)
Hammond, LA 70403 | (985) 230-5726 | www.northoaks.org
Most insurances, cash, personal checks and major credit cards are accepted.North Oaks Walk-In Clinic is not equipped to treat life-threatening
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Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
No appointment necessary • (985) 230-5726
Walk-InCare7 Days aWeek
From headaches and fevers to bumps and bruises,the physicians, nurse practitioners and staff of
North Oaks Walk-In Clinic provide treatment for most illnessesand minor injuries for infants (age 2 months and older)
to senior adults. On-site X-ray and laboratoryservices also are available.
1900 S. Morrison Blvd.(Located within North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital)
Hammond, LA 70403 | (985) 230-5726 | www.northoaks.org
Most insurances, cash, personal checks and major credit cards are accepted.North Oaks Walk-In Clinic is not equipped to treat life-threatening
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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 from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Tangipahoa Parish offers big city excitement with a small town atmosphere.
Our restaurants are considered some of the best in the state. Our hotels, campgrounds, and bed and breakfasts are second to none. Our attractions 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
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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 exploringour local history on the back roads, Tangipahoa Parish has something for everyone.
We’re glad you’re here!
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.
Dr. Robert Martin
Chairman,Tangipahoa ParishConvention and Visitors Bureau
Welcome to Tangipahoa Parish
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CONTENTS
Welcome...........................................................4
Visitor Information.................................................7
Meet TangipahoaKentwood..........................................................8Camp Moore..........................................................9Amite...............................................................10Independence....................................................12Global Wildlife..................................................14Hammond..................................................................16Tangipahoa African American Museum..................18LA Children’s Discovery Center.............................20Ponchatoula......................................................22
Bed & Breakfast, Hotels, & Campgrounds GuideBed & Breakfast..................................................27Hotels...............................................................28Campgrounds..............................................39
Calendar of Events...........................................50-70
Every effort was made to ensure accuracy of the information in this guide as of press time. (1/10) However, some dates and times may change. Please visit www.tangitourism.com for complete and updated information.
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Table of Contents
Driving Distances To Nearby Cities(in miles)
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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
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State-Of-The-Art Visitor Information CenterExit 32 Off I-55 North
Information KiosksComplimentary Wireless Internet Service
Complimentary CoffeeSeven Days a Week 8:30 – 4:30 (Except Holidays)
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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Meet Tangipahoa - 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 favor-ite daughter, Britney Spears, at the Kentwood Histori-cal 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. Originally 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 ances-tors or look up some little known fact in the library. Volunteers are eager 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 pro-vide comfort to the visitors watching the Union attacks on the camp - finally disabling it in 1864. All other times of the year, Camp Moore is open Tuesday - Sat-urday, 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 eas-ily 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 pas-tures, the skeet club, Springview Country Club and the Sandy-hollowWildlife 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. The Il-linois 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, enter-taining, and relaxing environment. The Tangipahoa Parish Fair and the Chamber of Commerce Bon Appetite Festival both held in Octo-ber 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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Meet Tangipahoa - Amite
RecreationAmite High Performing TheatreSpringview Golf Club - 18 holeSandy Hollow Wildlife Management3,400 acres of hunting and fishingParks-Camping-BicyclingBed & BreakfastBed & BreakfastNatalbany CampgroundGlobal Wildlife CenterFlorida Parishes ArenaCasinos
Clubs & Associations
Kiwanis Club meets Thursday at noonRotary Club meets Tues. 11:45
Both at Mike’s Catfish InnLions Club & Knights of Columbus
Amite Volunteer Fire Dept.Amite Chamber of Commerce
2nd2nd Wed. of each monthFlorida Parishes Skeet Club
Home of the Amite Oyster Festival and the Tangipahoa Parish Fair
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“Little Italy” Traditional Italian bread, cookies and cuisine can be found in Independence. A visitor knows where Indepen-dence 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.
Call for a tour(985) 878-6566
Dessert WinesStrawberry, Blackberry, Blueberry,
Orange, Musctaine, & Peach
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Sicilian immigrants first came to Independence in the late 1880s to work as strawberry labor-ers. Many began as pickers work-ing 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 strawberry farms, and by 1905, Independence had become Louisiana’s primary shipping cen-ter for strawberries. It wasn’t long before the Italians invested in busi-nesses, small factories and a small electric power plant. As the popula-tion 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 his-toric community is the Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival. 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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Hammond is the cultural center for Tangipahoa Par-ish. Located at the cross-roads of I-12 and I-55, Hammond is home to a number of fine restaurants, several modern shopping centers and many beautiful parks for the entire family. The city is named for Peter Hammond, a Swedish native who settled here in the 1820’s. Peter bought large tracts of pine forests and began making kegs and barrels from pine trees, using the resin for pro-cessing turpentine, tar, pitch and retarred coal, which he sold. The Hammond homestead was located on East Charles Street and to-day, a massive oak tree known as the Peter Hammond Oak marks the burial place of Peter Hammond and his family. The estab-lishment of Hammond brought people from all over the country. Many would come to escape the harsh northern winters. Educa-tors were drawn to Southeastern Louisiana University to teach. Southeastern Louisiana University, which is one of the fastest growing universities in the nation, is also located in Hammond. As a major university, Southeastern offers a full slate of theatrical and musical performances each year, and Southeastern provides the local sports enthusiasts with some of the best NCAA collegiate sporting events. The arts come alive throughout the year in Hammond. From the month-long Fan-fare celebration held each October to local stage productions, Hammond is quickly becoming the art center of the parish.
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More Than Just ProduceHome Grown Produce
Home Cooked Frozen EntreesFresh Baked Bread & Pies
SeafoodGift Baskets, Candles, Pewter
Plate Lunches $5.99...Free SamplingWWine-Local Wines-sample daily
Jams-Jellies-Salad dressingMexican Pottery
3 LocationsHammond
2600 West Church St. Hammond, LA 70401
Ponchatoula 201 SW Railroad Ave. Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Hammond Express MarketHammond Express Market923 S. Morrison Blvd. Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-0048
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HERITAGE MUSEUM
TANGIPAHOA PARISH
African American1600 Phoenix Square Hammond, LA 70403
985.542.4259
www.africanamericanheritagemuseum.com
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LA Children’s Discovery Center
Ages Toddler to 12 yearsOver 40 Interactive Exhibits11 Different GalleriesMembership Packages2 Party Rooms AvailableSpecial Programming and WorkshopsMuseum ReMuseum Rental Available
www.lcdcofhammond.org
113 N. Cypress St.Hammond, LA 70401
985-340-9150
Over 40 exhibits
Admission $5.00 per person
“Opening Summer 2010”“Opening Summer 2010”
Party room available
Harry McKneely and SonFuneral Homes and Crematory
“Srving Yu Fmilith Dgnity, Sncerity
n Resct”Ssan K. McKneely, Owne
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Ponchatoula, the oldest incorporated city in the parish, is host of the popular Strawberry Festival every Spring. Ponchatoula is also known around the country as America’s Antique City, with numerous art, antique and handcrafted items in the many restored old buildings in the downtown area.
Stroll leisurely down the historic main street of Ponchatoula 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”. Enjoy a steaming cup of 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
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www.ponchatoulacountrymarket.org
Historic 1854depot offers 40,000 sq. ft.of: local crafts, antiques,
collectibles and art.
Downtown Ponchatoula
Ponchatoula Country Market
Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
10 E. Pine St. (Hwy. 22) Ponchatoula
(985) 386-9580
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More Than Just ProduceHome Grown Produce
Home Cooked Frozen EntreesFresh Baked Bread & Pies
SeafoodGift Baskets, Candles, Pewter
Plate Lunches $5.99...Free SamplingWWine-Local Wines-sample daily
Jams-Jellies-Salad dressingMexican Pottery
3 LocationsHammond
2600 West Church St. Hammond, LA 70401
Ponchatoula 201 SW Railroad Ave. Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Hammond Express MarketHammond Express Market923 S. Morrison Blvd. Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-0048
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BED & BREAKFASTHOTELS
CAMPGROUNDS
Hammond
Bed & Breakfast - Quick Reference
Amite
Roseland
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
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Ponchatoula
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My House is Your House250 N. 7th St.Ponchatoula, LA 70454(985) 386-6574www.bandbla.com
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Hammond
Hotels - Quick Reference
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 amenities including a complimentary full hot breakfast, outdoor swimming pool, free parking and business services. See ad page 33
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 University 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 33
COLONIAL INN200 Seale DrHammond, LA 70403(985) 345-2953
CEDAR MOTEL14150 Hwy. 190 WHammond, LA 70401(985) 345-6977
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Hotels - Quick Reference
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 34
Bus Parking Elevator Exercise Room F Free Coffee Free Continental 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
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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 35
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 elevator has 78 regular guest rooms and three suites. The hotel offers hot breakfast, business center with free high speed internet, wire-less 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, refrigera-tors, hair dryers, clocks, coffee makers, iron and ironing board and cable television. See ad page 36
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SUPER 8200 Westin Oak DriveHammond, LA 70403(985) 429-8088www.super8.com
Offering several great amenities. Free local calls, parking, high speed internet, and breakfast! Rooms include hairdryer, microfridge, and HBO.See ad page 34
- 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 - Free Parking
- 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
MOTEL 62010 S. Morrison Blvd. Hammond, LA 70403(985) 542-9425www.motel6.com
HOLIDAY INN 1819 S.W. Railroad Ave.Hammond, LA 70403www.holidayinn.com
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 37
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SUPREME INN2001 SW Railroad AveHammond, LA 70403(985) 345-1900www.supremeinn.com
THE INN14175 Highway 190 WHammond, LA 70401(985) 542-8555
TRAVEL INN MOTEL1111 W Thomas StHammond, LA 70401(985) 345-3196
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VALUE PLACE HOTEL408 Westin Oaks Dr.Hammond, LA 70403(985) 345-8585www.valueplace.com
Value Place is an extended stay hotel that meets every life traveler’s need for affordable, clean and secure, temporary lodging with our remarkably low weekly rates. See ad page 35
190 MOTEL3603 Highway 190 WHammond, LA 70401(985) 345-3582
VILLA MODERNE MOTEL230 N. Morrison Blvd.Hammond, LA 70401(985) 542-6093
Ponchatoula
MICROTEL INN & SUITES727 Pine StreetPonchatoula, LA 70454(985) 370-7278www.microtelinn.com
Microtel Inn & Suites offers a free get up & joe breakfast.Microtel also offers a fitness center, high speed internet, meeting facilities, pool, pets allowed & truck and bus parking.See ad page 38
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
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Kentwood
Lodge
KENTWOOD PLAZA802 Avenue GKentwood, LA 70444(985) 229-1910
COVEY RISE24009 Singing Waterfall Rd.Husser, LA 70442(985) 747-0310www.coveyriselodge.com
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES60043 West Way Dr.Amite, LA 70422www.hiexpress.com
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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 Guest Rooms & Suites roomsComplimentary HOT breakfastParkingOutdoor Pool
MicroFridges in allTruck/RV
Pet Friendly
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- 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 - Free Parking
- 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
Bus Parking Elevator Exercise Room F Free Coffee Free Continental 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
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Friendly Inn
Friendly Service from theFriendly Folks at the Friendly Inn
Fax: 985-543-039543076 South Airport Rd.Hammond, LA. 70403
985-542-9939
408 Westin Oaks DrHammond, LA 70403-3440
(985) 345-8585
www.valueplace.com
See all of our hotelsonline at
www.tangitourism.comor visit our kiosk
in the lobbyat 13143 Wardline Rd.Hammond, LA 70401
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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
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.Ideal for the Corporate Travelers!
HAMMOND401 Westin Oaks Dr.
(985) 419-2188Fax: (985) 419-0881
For Reservations Call 1-800-HAMPTON
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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
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.Ideal for the Corporate Travelers!
HAMMOND401 Westin Oaks Dr.
(985) 419-2188Fax: (985) 419-0881
For Reservations Call 1-800-HAMPTON
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Hidden Oaks Campground21544 Hwy. 190E Hammond, LA 704011-985-345-9244www.hiddenoaksfamilycampground.com
Calloway Campground14154 Club Deluxe Road Hammond, LA 70403985-542-8094
Punkin ParkI-12 at Exit 35 North43037 Billville Rd. Hammond, LA 70403Phone (225) 567-3418
Tchefuncte Campground54492 Campground RoadP.O. Box 982Folsom, Louisiana 70437985-796-3654 or 1-866-796-3654www.tchefunctecampground.com
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables57056 North Cooper RoadLoranger, Louisiana 70446(985) 878-6868 or 1-877-890-6868www.sweetwater-campground.com
Loranger
Folsom
Hammond
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Robert
Independence
Yogi Bears’s Jellystone Park46049 Hwy. 445NRobert, LA 70455985-542-1507 or 1-800-349-YOGIwww.jellystonela.com
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Indian Creek Campground & RV Park53013 W. Fontana Rd.Independence, LA 70443985-878-6567
Calloway Campground
We Offer:Full Hook-up SitesDesignated Tent SitesPull Through Sites30 or 50 AMP ServiceCamping Cabins with heat andheat and A/COpen Field TentingSwimming PoolPropaneRecreation Room
Minature GolfPlayground
LaundromatConvenience Store
Clean RestroomsShowers
Fishing LakeFishing LakeVolleyball
HorseshoesMonthly Rates Available
Excellent campground to stay at during Mardi GrasFestival 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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Accommodations: 2 Nite Minimum:
Luau
3 Nite Minimum:
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Indian Creek Campground53013 W. Fontana Rd.
Independence, LA 70443985.878.6567 1.888.716.4687
Things to See & Do:
Visit Global Wildlife CenterFishing
Cruise the Mississippi on the Steamboat Natchez
Hiking Trails on PropertyVVisit Country Market and
other shops in PonchatoulaFine Local Restaurants
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
Check - In: 1 pm Campsites
2pm CabinsCheck - Out
3 PM Campsites12 PM Cabins
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Punkin ParkCampground
I-12 at Exit 35 North43037 Billville Rd. Hammond, LA 70403
Phone (225) 567-3418
Ammenities:RV PARKINGPOOLLAKEBATH HOUSESPULL THROUGHWITHWITH WIFI
Other Services:LaundryMailbox
Open PavillionCampfires & Fishing
Picnic Tables Campfire Rings Campfire Rings
Ice, Cable TV
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SweetwaterCampground & Riding Stables
Youth EventsCompany PartiesBirthday Parties
WeddingsBenefits & Fund Raisers
ReunionsScout GroupsScout Groups
Group RatesSenior DiscountsPassport America
Military DiscountsWinter Rates
57056 North Cooper RoadLoranger, Louisiana 70446
(985) 878-6868 Toll Free (877) 890-6868www.sweetwater-campground.com
Horseback RidingFamily RestaurantSunday Church Service
Ammenities:
Pony RidesFishing PondsSaltwater PoolThemed Hayrides16 acre 4-Wheeler FieldPro RodeosPro RodeosPlanned Activities
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TchefuncteCampgroundTchefuncteCampground
54492 Campground RoadFolsom, Louisiana 70437
985-796-3654 1-866-796-3654 www.tchefunctecampground.com
RV Hookups - Cabin RentalsWiFi Internet access
Group Picnic Areas - Large Rec BuildingSwimming and Fishing in River
Hiking and Biking Trails - Fishing PondBath House with Hot Showers -
LaLarge Shady SitesSandy Volleyball Court - Horseshoe Pit
Baseball Diamond - Swimming PoolPlayground - Arcade Games - Pool TablesConcession Stand and Campground Store
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Yogi Bear’sJellystone Park
374 campsites88 cabins
swimming poolswhirl pool
fishing pondsgame roommini golfmini golf
canoe & kayak &paddle boat rentals
www.jellystonela.com46049 HWY. 445N, ROBERT, LA 70455
985-542-1507 / 1-800-349-YOGI
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CALENDAAR
OF
EVENNTS
2010
JanuaryJanuary: La Carretta & Adobe Cantina & Salsa Calendar
Live music and Mexican cuisine! – Hammond & Amite, LA – Saul Rubio 985.350.9966 – www.lacarretaresturant.com
January (Every Wednesday): Hammond Cutups Woodcarvers Hammond First United Methodist Church - 1 pm - George or Shirley
Will 985.340.0080 – www.hammondcutups.com
January: First Friday of the Month Gospel ConcertFree Gospel Concert! - Mike Vaughn Ministries Tickfaw, LA - 6 pm
Barbara Vaughn 985.345.6455 www.mvmgoodnews.com
January 1: Take it to the TracksDowntown Hammond’s biggest block party, live, music, great food,
lots of specials– 6pm – 10pm –985.542.3471 www.hammond.org/ddd
January 8: Hammond Chamber of Commerce Installation Twelve Oaks, Southeastern Louisiana University Campus,
Hammond, LA - 11 am - 985.345.4457 www.hammondchamber.org
January 9: Hammond MarketOnce a month special place to shop for unique items! -
Downtown Hammond, LA – 8am – 2pm –985.542.3471 www.hammond.org/ddd
January 16: Darwin DanceColumbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, Downtown Hammond, La – 7:30 pm –Box Office 985.543.4371
www.columbiatheatre.org
January 23: Champagne BingoEnjoy lunch, play bingo, silent auctions and much more! - Twelve
Oaks – 11am – 2pm – Kathy Pittman 985.549.2150 www.selu.edu/alumni
January 25 – February 12: Penny Power – Tangipahoa Parish Schools School Children Collect for TARC
Tangipahoa Parish Schools – Dawn Sinagra 985.345.8811 www.tarc-hammond.com
January 28 – 30: Tennis ClinicWorld Renown Pro, Dr. Louie Cap – Oak Knoll Country Club
Hammond Abrie du Plooy 985.634.6229 www.furturetennis.com
January 30: Amanda ShawSinger, Songwriter, Fiddler & Actress Amanda Shaw - Columbia
Theatre for the Performing Arts Downtown Hammond, La – 7:30 pm - Columbia Theatre Box Office 985.543.4371
www.columbiatheatre.org
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January 30: Amanda ShawSinger, Songwriter, Fiddler & Actress Amanda Shaw - Columbia
Theatre for the Performing Arts Downtown Hammond, La – 7:30 pm - Columbia Theatre Box Office 985.543.4371
www.columbiatheatre.org
January 30-31: Citywide Inventory SaleBargains galore…. Americas Antique City Clearance Sale -Down-
town Ponchatoula 10am- 5pm - 800. 617.4502 www.ponchatoulachamber.com
January 31: Kickin It for Kids Spirit ChampionshipsCharity Cheer and Dance Competition! – SLU University Center –
Bill Yeates 985.345.4383 www.spiritprofessionals.com
FebruaryFebruary: La Carretta & Adobe Cantina & Salsa Calendar
Live music and the best authentic Mexican cuisine! – Hammond & Amite, LA – Saul Rubio 985.350.9966
www.lacarretaresturant.com
February (Every Wednesday): Hammond Cutups Woodcarvers Hammond First United Methodist Church - 1 pm -
George or Shirley Will 985.340.0080 www.hammondcutups.com
February: First Friday of the Month Gospel ConcertFree Gospel Concert! - Mike Vaughn Ministries Tickfaw, LA - 6 pm
- Barbara Vaughn 985.345.6455 www.mvmgoodnews.com
February 1-28: Art Exhibition Michael Ledet (acrylic paintings) The Oak Street Gallery, Hammond, LA - 8 am to
5 pm Monday through Friday – Pat Macaluso 985.345.0251 www.theoakstreetgallery.com
February 4: Raggs Live Dance PartyJMusical revue for preschoolers based on the popular PBS show
“Raggs” – Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts Downtown Hammond – 7 pm – Columbia Theatre Box Office 985.543.4371
www.columbiatheatre.org
February 5: February Fun FeverSilent & Live Auction! Food/Drinks – Chesterton Square, Pon-
chatoula 5 pm Live Auction 6:30 pm – Tess Beckler 985.386.7600 www.ponchatoulachamber.com
February 5: Take it to the Tracks Downtown Hammond’s biggest block party, live, music, great food,
lots of specials– 6pm – 10pm –985.542.3471www.hammond.org/ddd
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February 6: Annual Krewe of Omega BallKing & Queen Omega XXIV, Ronnie & Cathryn Rossie. St.
Joseph Reception Center, Ponchatoula, 8 pm – 12 am Joyce Smith 985.345.3442 www.kreweofomega.org
February 12: Krewe of Omega Twenty Fourth Annual ParadeHammond Parade Route – 6:30 pm – Joyce Smith 985.345.3442
www.kreweofomega.org
February 12: Sweetheart’s NightDowntown Hammond – 6pm – 10pm – Terry Lynn Smith
985.542.3471 – www.hammond.org/ddd
February 13: 2010 Buckle- Series Youth Rodeo Youth Rodeo presented by Crossbrand Cowboy Church. – Sweetwa-ter Campground & Riding Stables Loranger, La 70446 – Gates open
at 5 pm, Show starts at 7 pm – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 www.sweetwater-campground.com
February 13: Hammond MarketOnce a month special place to shop for unique items! - Downtown
Hammond, LA – 8am – 2pm – 985.542.3471 www.hammond.org/ddd
February 26 – 28: Scout & Volunteer – Rake & Bake WeekendClean Up Special -$35.00 Sites – Yogi Bear Campground –
Ms. Chris Welter 985.542.1507 www.jellystonela.com
February 26: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra: Pictures at an Exhibition centers on a theme of art inspiring music and features
what is considered to be “one of the greatest works of western music.” – Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts Downtown
Hammond - 7:30pm - Columbia Box Office 985.543.4371 www.columbiatheatre.org
MarchMarch: La Carretta & Adobe Cantina & Salsa Calendar
Live music and the best authentic Mexican cuisine! – Hammond & Amite, LA – Saul Rubio 985.350.9966
www.lacarretaresturant.com
March (Every Wednesday): Hammond Cutups Woodcarvers Hammond First United Methodist Church - 1 pm - George or Shir-
ley Will 985.340.0080 – www.hammondcutups.com
March (First Friday): First Friday of the Month Gospel Concert Free Gospel Concert! - Mike Vaughn Ministries Tickfaw,
LA - 6 pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.345.6455 - www.mvmgoodnews.com
March TBA: Options Spring Plant SaleSales of plants that have been grown & cared for by people with dis-
abilities – 9am–2pm – Laurie Falcon 985-345-6269 x129 – www.options4u.org
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March 1-6: Ladies’ Top 28 Tournament LA High School Girls Basketball Championship Games! – SLU
Hammond, LA – 985.345.4457 www.ihsaa.org/ www.hammondchamber.org
March 5: Take it to the TracksDowntown Hammond’s biggest block party, live, music, great food,
lots of specials– 6pm – 10pm –985.542.3471 www.hammond.org/ddd
March 5 – 7: Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days & Craft Fair Antique & Collectibles, Arts & Crafts, Food, Children’s Activities
Downtown Ponchatoula 9 am - 5 pm 800.617.4502www.ponchatoulachamber.com
March 5 - 7: Cochon De Lait
Grab your dancing shoes and do the Fais-Do-Do! – Yogi Bear Campground – Ms. Chris Welter 985.542.1507
www.jellystonela.com
March 7: Cabaret“Cabaret” – an exciting, imaginative musical- Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts Downtown Hammond, La – 7pm – Columbia
Theatre Box Office 985.543.4571 www.columbiatheatre.org
March 10 – 11: RadiothonCommunity helps raise money for TARC. – Tangi 96.5 Radio Station
– Dawn Sinagra 985.345.8811 www.tarc-hammond.com
March 12 – 14: Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival indysicilianfest.com Authentic Sicilian Food, Carnival Rides, Poker Run, Arts & Crafts, St. Joseph Altar, St. Joseph Parade, Live Music
985.878.2086
March 12 – 14: Two -Fer WeekendRanger Smith is Giving Double the Savings! – Yogi Bear Camp-
ground – Ms. Chris Welter 985.542.1507 www.jellystonela.com
March 13: Hammond MarketOnce a month special place to shop for unique items! - Downtown
Hammond, LA – 8am – 2pm –985.542.3471 www.hammond.org/ddd
March 14: St. Joseph Altar Italian foods offered on an altar to St. Joseph in Thanksgiving.
Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church – 12noon – Joann Bonura 985.345.8957 – www.ourladyof pompeii.net
March 14: Chefs EveningCulinary Offerings and Llibations from area restaurants, bars, grills and wholesalers. Raffle and Silent Auction benefitting the academic programs at Southeastern. – Pennington Student Activity Center -
5:30 – 7:30 pm – Adrianna Roques 985.549.2239
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March 20: Rock ‘N Roar Activities, food, fun and festivities for all ages. – Student Union Park – 8am – 2pm – Kathy Pittman 985.549.2150 – www.selu.edu/roarfest
March 20 - 21: Strawberry Cup Tournament – GirlsGirls Soccer Tournament U10 – U14 Div1 & Recreation – Hoover
Soccer Complex – 8-4pm – Stephanie Gatlin 985.542.5457 – www.stysa-la.com
March 20 – 22: Amite Oyster FestivalThree Days of Music, Food, Carnival Rides, Arts & Crafts – Tangipa-
hoa Parish Fairgrounds – Fri 3-11pm, Sat 10-11pm, Sun 12-5pm – 800-617-4501 – www.amiteoysterfestival.org
March 21: St. Joseph Parade and BenedictionThe parade begins at Church and travels through the streets of
Independence. The Rosary is being prayed during this time. – Mater Dolorosa Church, Independence, La – 4 pm – Vincent J. Spitale
985.878.4592
March 22 – 28: Women’s $25,000 Tennis Pro ClassicWorld ranked pros compete for WTA points. Public welcomed! – Oak
Knoll Country Club Hammond, La – Abrie du Plooy 985.634.6229 www.futuretennis.com
March 25-27: Louisiana State H.O.G. Rally3 Days of Activities to include: Bike Games, Guided and Self-Guided Tours, Entertainment &! – SLU Campus, Hammond Dwight Hebert
225.925.1180 – www.lastatehogrally.com
March 15: The Velveteen RabbitMargery Williams’ classic tale comes to life on stage as part of
Columbia Theatre’s “Pajamas and Play” series. – Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts Downtown Hammond – 7 pm – Columbia
Theatre Box Office 985.543.4371 – www.columbiatheatre.org
March 18: Ain’t Got Long to Stay HereA one-man play based on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., writ-ten by and starring Barry Scott. – Columbia Theatre for the Perform-ing Arts, 220 E. Thomas St., Downtown Hammond – 7:30 pm – Co-
lumbia Theatre Box Office 985.543.4371 – www.columbiatheatre.org
March 19-21: St. Joseph Spring FairAnnual Spring Fair with fun for the whole family St. Joseph School
N .8th St., Ponchatoula, LA – L. Kyle 985.789.5079 www.sjscrusaders.org
March 19 – 21: Cindy Bear’s BirthdayCindy Bear sweet heart saves you money this weekend, $35 camp-
sites & 35% off cabins. – Yogi Bear Campground – Ms. Chris Welter 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
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March 22 – 28: Women’s $25,000 Tennis Pro ClassicWorld ranked pros compete for WTA points. Public welcomed! – Oak Knoll Country Club Hammond, La – Abrie du Plooy 985.634.6229 –
www.futuretennis.com
March 25-27: Louisiana State H.O.G. Rally3 Days of Activities to include: Bike Games, Guided and Self-Guided Tours, Entertainment &! – SLU Campus, Hammond Dwight Hebert
225.925.1180 – www.lastatehogrally.com
March 26 – 28: Customer Appreciation WeekendCustomer Appreciation Weekend!! $35 campsites/35% off cabins –
Yogi Bear Campground – C. Welter 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
March 26 – 27: Smokin’ Blues & BBQ ChallengeLargest BBQ Event in the State of Louisiana. Live music Fri/Sat night – Downtown Hammond – Friday 4 pm – 10 pm & Saturday 10 am – 9 pm – Cindy Watts 985.345.2490 – www.hamondbluesandbbq.com
March 28: Hammond Chamber of Commerce Music in the Park Bring your Picnic Baskets your Dancing Shoes! - Cate Square Park,
Downtown Hammond, LA – 3 pm – 6 pm - 985.345.4457 –www.hammondchamber.org
AprilApril: La Carretta & Adobe Cantina & Salsa Calendar
Live music and the best authentic Mexican cuisine! – Hammond & Amite, LA – Saul Rubio 985.350.9966 –
www.lacarretaresturant.com
April (Every Wednesday): Hammond Cutups Woodcarvers Hammond First United Methodist Church - 1 pm - George or Shirley
Will 985.340.0080 – www.hammondcutups.com
April: First Friday of the Month Gospel ConcertGospel Concert - Mike Vaughn Ministries @ Tickfaw - 6 pm - Barbara
Vaughn 985.345.6455 - www.mvmgoodnews.com
April TBA: Option Telethon 2010 Annual Fundraising event to help raise money for people with dis-
abilities. - Mary Pirosko 985.345.6269 x140 – www.options4u.org
April 1 – 30: Art Exhibition: Sculpture by Patrick RicardReception to meet the artist April 2, 6-8pm. – The Oak Street Gallery, 111 N Oak St, Hammond, La – Gallery Hours: 8 – 5 M – F, by appt
Sat – Pat Macaluso 985.345.0251 – www.theoakstreetgallery.com
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April 3: 2010 Buckle-Series Youth Rodeo Youth Rodeo presented by Crossbrand Cowboy Church. – Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables Loranger, La 70446 – Gates open at 5
pm, Show starts at 7 pm – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
April 3: 22nd Annual Community Motors Free Car ShowVehicles must be 25 years or older. Peoples choice trophies in original
& modified. – Community Motors – 9 am – 4 pm – Vicky Fannaly 985.386.3714
April 4: The Disposable Heroes RunMarine Sgt. Brad McKee will push his body to its limits by running a
100 mile ultra-marathon to not only raise money and awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project. There will be food served and local bands playing all day. – Cate Square Park –Hammond, La – 12 pm – 10 pm
– Sgt. Brad McKee 985.687.2830 – www.thedisposablehearoesproject.com
April 9 – 11: Ponchatoula Strawberry FestivalLouisiana’s Largest Free Festival – Memorial Park & N 6th Street – Friday 4 pm – 10 pm, Saturday 8 am – until, Sunday 10 am – 6 pm
– 800-917-7045 – www.lastrawberryfestival.com
April 4 – 11: Yogi’s Strawberry Festival CelebrationEverything Strawberry! – Yogi Bear Campground – Friday 5pm –
Sunday Noon – Ms. Chris Welter 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
April 10: Hammond MarketOnce a month special place to shop for unique items! - Downtown
Hammond, LA – 8am – 2pm –985.542.3471 – www.hammond.org/ddd
April 1 – 4: Yogi’s Easter CelebrationEaster Celebration – Yogi Bear Campground – Ms. Chris Welter
985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
April 2: Take it to the TracksDowntown Hammond’s biggest block party, live, music, great food,
lots of specials– 6pm – 10pm –985.542.3471 – www.hammond.org/ddd
April 3: Easter Bonnet StrollPlease join us for a morning of this Easter season. – St. Joseph School,
Ponchatoula, La – 10am – Phillip Hextall 985.386.8581
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April 10 – 11: Strawberry Cup Tournament –BoysBoys Soccer Tournament Jamboree, U10 – U14 DVI 1 & Recre-
ation. – Hoover Soccer Complex – 8 am – 4 pm – Stephanie Smith 985.542.4357 – www.stysa-la.com
April 14: Senior Celebration: – Florida Parishes Arena, Amite, La – 9 am – 1 pm – Debi Fleming 985.748.7486 – www.fparena.com
April 16: Mama’s Night Out
Finalists in Nick at Nite’s “Search for the Funniest Mom in America” – Columbia Theatre for the Performing ArtsDowntown Hammond –
7:30pm – Columbia Theatre Box Office 985.543.4571 – www.columbiatheatre.org
April 16: 1st Annual Art in AprilDowntown Hammond – 6pm – 10pm – Terry Lynn Smith
985.542.3471 – www.hammond.org/ddd
April 16 – 18: Yogi’s Horseshoe Tourney & Jambalaya Cook-Off!Trophy for the best Jambalaya dish at the cook-off, then gallop on over to the Yogi Dome to get down and boogie! – C. Welter
985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
April 17: The Italian Festival Spaghetti Cook-offNew Teams welcomed to our Cook-Off Tickfaw, LA – 8 am – 1 pm – Connie Bates 985.878.2365 – www.theitalianfestivalorg.com
April 17: “Casino Royale” Richard Murphy Hospice Gala
Live Music, Food, Libations, Live and Silent Auction and Car Raffle – Chesterton Square, Ponchatoula, La – 7 am – 12 pm – Patri-
cia Westmoreland 985.386.0400
April 22 – 25: Two-State Rodders Car ShowCars & Trucks pre 1975 compete for over 300 awards - Fun – Food – Fellowship – Quality Inn/Motel 6 – 10 am – 10 pm – Randy Wilson
601.684.2609
April 23 – 25: Yogi’s Spring Swamp Pop Music FestivalDon’t forget to bring your dancing shoes!– Yogi Bear Campground
– Ms. Chris Welter 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
April 23 – 25: North Oaks Junior Tennis TournamentJR Tennis Tournament for ages 7-18 – Oak Knoll Country Club
Hammond, La – Abrie du Plooy 985.634.6229 – www.futuretennis.com
April 23 – 25: Annual Crawfish BoilBoys From Down The Bayou Boil’em Like They Should! – Hidden
Oaks Family Campground – Nita Vedros 985.345.9244
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April 23 – 25: The Italian FestivalAuthentic Italian Food, Parade, Rides, Live Entertainment, Art
& Crafts – 14418 Market St, Tickfaw, La – Friday 6 pm – 12am, Saturday 10 am – 12 pm, Sunday 10am – 6 pm – Phillip Macaluso
985.687.4966 – www.theitalianfestivalorg.com
April 24 – 25: Festival at the CrossroadsMulticultural Heritage and Gospel Celebration Featuring Live Music,
Food, Rides New Jerusalem at the Crossroads, 44145 S. Baptist Rd, Hammond, La – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday 12 pm – 6 pm
Nakkisha Claiborne 985.635.7045
April 24: Great Strides Hammond Walk– North Oak Park, Hammond, La – Check-in 9 am, Walk 10 am –
Jenny Davis 504.455.5194 – www.off.org/great_strides
April 25: Hammond Chamber of Commerce Music in the ParkBring your Picnic Baskets & Dancing Shoes! - Cate Square Park
Downtown Hammond,– 3 pm – 6 pm - 985.345.4457 www.hammondchamber.org
April 29: Hammond Chamber Community & Business ExpoSoutheastern Louisiana University Center – Hammond Chamber of
Commerce 985-345-4457 – www.hammondchamber.org
April 30 – May 2: Yogi’s Cinco de Mayo Chili Cook-off & Flea Market
Cinco de Mayo Chili Cook-off & Flea Market! – Yogi Bear Camp-ground – Ms. Chris Welter 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
April 30: The Fab FourFeaturing uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles’ songs – Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts Downtown Hammond
7:30pm – Columbia Theatre Box Office 985.453.4571 www.columbiatheatre.org
April 31: May Weekend Gospel FestivalThree days of singing, preaching & youth activities. – Friday 7 pm, Saturday 12 pm, Sunday 5 pm – Zina Renee Washington
985.634.4580
MayMay: La Carretta & Adobe Cantina & Salsa Calendar
Live music and the best authentic Mexican cuisine! – Hammond & Amite, LA – Saul Rubio 985.350.9966
www.lacarretaresturant.com
May (Every Wednesday): Hammond Cutups Woodcarvers Hammond First United Methodist Church - 1 pm - George or Shirley
Will 985.340.0080 – www.hammondcutups.com
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May: First Friday of the Month Gospel ConcertGospel Concert - Mike Vaughn Ministries/Good News Church, Tick-
faw, LA - 6 pm – B. Vaughn 985.345.6455 www.mvmgoodnews.com
May: A.W.O.L.Join us for a day of bumping, thumping, muddy, messy, rev-it-up, and
HANG ON excitement! – Old land field near Coles Creek Subdivi-sion – 8:30 am registration at Buffalo Wild Wings parking lot – Dawn
Sinagra 985.345.8811 www.tarc-hammond.com
May 1: Ice Cream Social PCOC Partnered with United Way Tangipahoa Parish 3rd Graders
United Way & PCOC ice-cream for 3rd graders, families, friends, community. – Downtown Ponchatoula – 11 am – 1:30 pm –
Dr. Karen L. Carter/Jamene Dahmer 985.386.2536
May 5: Cinco De MayoCelebrate Mexican Independence Day with Live Music, Street
Party Fiesta! – Hammond & Amite, LA – 4pm – 10pm – Saul Rubio 985.350.9966 – www.carretaresturant.com
May 7: Take it to the TracksDowntown Hammond’s biggest block party, live, music, great food,
lots of specials– 6pm –10pm –985.542.3471 www.hammond.org/ddd
May 7 - 9: Yogi’s Mother’s Day CelebrationMother’s Day Celebration – Yogi Bear Campground – Ms. Chris
Welter 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
May 8: The Italian Festival PageantContestants 6 months – 17 years $50.00 entry fee. 18- 23 years $65.00 Entry Fee (Must be Resident of Tangipahoa Parish)– Our
Lady of Pompeii Hall, Tickfaw, LA – 9 am – 8 pm – Linda McKinney 985.345.6964
www.theitalianfestivalorg.com
May 8: Options Mother’s Day Plant SalePlants grown & cared for by people with disabilities. – 9am – 2pm
Laurie Falcon 985-345-6269 x129 – www.options4u.org
May 8: Hammond MarketSpecial Place to Shop for Unique Items! - Downtown Hammond, LA
– 8am – 2pm – 985.542.3471 www.hammond.org/ddd
May 14 - 16: Celebrate 35 years at Yogi Bear CampgroundGet ready to celebrate 35 years: 35% off throughout the park. – Yogi
Bear Campground – Ms. Chris Welter 985.542.1507 www.jellystonela.com
May 21 – 23: Tournament Tough CampInvitation Only, Ranked Junior and Tournament Players Only! – Oak
Knoll Country Club Hammond – Abrie du Plooy 985.634.6229 www.futuretennis.com
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May 21: Boys II MenBoys II Men returns to center stage with their new album, “Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USA.” – Columbia Theatre for the Per-forming Arts Downtown Hammond – 7:30 pm – Columbia Theatre
Box Office 985.543.4371 – www.columbiatheatre.org
May 21 – 23: Yogi’s 35th Anniversary Celebration35th Anniversary Celebration: $35 campsites/35% off cabins. – Yogi Bear Campground –. C Welter 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
May 21 – 23: Special Olympics Louisiana State Summer Games – SLU – Friday 6pm – 10 pm, Saturday 9am – 10pm, Sunday 9am –
1pm – Tiffany Harvey-Gautier 985.345.6644 – www.laso.org
May 23: Hammond Chamber of Commerce Music in the ParkBring your Picnic Baskets & Dancing Shoes! - Cate Square Park,
Downtown Hammond, LA – 3 pm – 6 pm - 985.345.4457 – www.hammondchamber.org
May 28 – 31: Yogi’s Memorial Day Weekend!Golf Cart Poker Run, Make Crafts, and Great Live Music! – Yogi
Bear Campground – Ms. Chris Welter 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
May 29: 2010 Buckle-Series Youth Rodeo Youth Rodeo presented by Crossbrand Cowboy Church. – Sweetwa-ter Campground & Riding Stables Loranger, La 70446 – Gates open at 5 pm, Show starts at 7 pm – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.
sweetwater-campground.com
May 29: 11th Annual Swamp Pop Music FestLouisiana Music at its best. – Hidden Oaks Campground – 11 am –
11 pm – Nita Vedros 985.345.9244
May 29: 2010 Buckle-Series Youth Rodeo www.sweetwater-campground.com
Youth Rodeo by Crossbrand Cowboy Church. – Sweetwater Camp-ground & Riding Stables Loranger 985.878.6868
JuneJune: La Carretta & Adobe Cantina & Salsa Calendar
Live music and the best authentic Mexican cuisine! – Hammond & Amite, LA – Saul Rubio 985.350.9966 –
www.lacarretaresturant.com
June (Every Wednesday): Hammond Cutups Woodcarvers Hammond First United Methodist Church - 1 pm - George or Shirley
Will 985.340.0080 – www.hammondcutups.com
June: First Friday of the Month Gospel ConcertGospel Concert - Mike Vaughn Ministries/Good News Church,
Tickfaw, LA - 6 pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.345.6455 - www.mvm-goodnews.com
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June: First Friday of the Month Gospel ConcertGospel Concert - Mike Vaughn Ministries/Good News Church, Tick-
faw, LA - 6 pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.345.6455 - www.mvmgoodnews.com
June: A.W.O.L. www.tarc-hammond.comBumping, thumping, muddy, messy, rev-it-up, and HANG ON excite-
ment! – Old land field near Coles Creek – a 985.345.8811
June: Summer Tennis CampSummer Tennis Camp for children 4 – 18 – Oak Knoll Country Club,
Hammond, La – Abrie du Plooy 985.634.6229 – www.futuretennis.com
June 1 – 30: Art Exhibition: Beautiful Louisiana landscapes in acrylic on gold leaf as well as portraits of Jazz musicians with color-ful, vibrant backgrounds and long soulful fingers. – The Oak Street Gallery - Gallery Hours: 8 – 5 M – F, by appt Sat – Opening recep-
tion June 4, 6 – 8 pm – Pat Macaluso 985.345.0251 – www.theoakstreetgallery.com
June 4: Chillin with the Chamber$10, 000 Raffle. – Hammond Chamber of Commerce – 6 pm – 8:30
pm –985.345.4457 – www.hammondchamber.org
June 4: Take it to the TracksDowntown Hammond’s biggest block party, live, music, great food,
lots of specials– 6pm – 10pm –985.542.3471 – www.hammond.org/ddd
June 4 – 6: School’s Out & It’s Yogi’s Birthday!Happy Birthday to our Favorite Smarter than Average Bear. – Yogi
Bear Campground – C. Welter 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
June 4 – 6: Boudreau Clotile Jambalaya / Pastalaya Cook OffJambalaya/Pastalaya/Dessert Cook Off, CASH Prizes Awarded. – Hidden Oaks Campground – all day June 5th – Nita Vedros
985.345.9244
June 5: Restless HeartWith four gold albums and six number one hits – including “I’ll Still Be Loving You” and “When She Cries” – Restless Heart brings its
five-part harmony to Columbia Theatre! – Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts Downtown Hammond – 7 pm – Columbia Theatre
Box Office 985.543.4371 – www.columbiatheatre.org
June 11 – 13: Mardi Gras in June!Celebrate Mardi Gras Yogi Bear style! – Yogi Bear Campground –
Ms. Chris Welter 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
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June 12: Hammond MarketSpecial Place to Shop for Unique Items! - Downtown Hammond, LA
– 8am – 2pm – Terry Lynn Smith 985.542.3471 – www.hammond.org/ddd
June 15: Summer Series/ Brown Bag Lunch Speaker MeetingInternational speaker during lunch meeting. – Ponchatoula City Hall Council Chambers – 12 pm – 1 pm – Dr. Karen L. Carter
985.386.2536
June 18 – 20: Father’s Day Celebration!Activities for Dad throughout the Weekend! – Yogi Bear Camp-
ground – Ms. Chris Welter 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
June 25 – 27: Red, White & Blue & Family Wet-N-Wild TourneyJoin us in this Patriotic Weekend of Family Fun & Games! – Yogi
Bear Campground – Ms. Chris Welter 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
June 26: 3rd Annual Ponchatoula Caribbean Reggae FestivalLive Reggae Music, R & B Gospel Music, Food, Crafts Booths
Tasker Park, Ponchatoula, LA– 205.520.0668 www.caribbeanheri-tagereggaefestival.com
JulyJuly: La Carretta & Adobe Cantina & Salsa Calendar
Live music and the best authentic Mexican cuisine. – Hammond & Amite, LA – Saul Rubio 985.350.9966 – www.lacarretaresturant.com
July (Every Wednesday): Hammond Cutups Woodcarvers Hammond First United Methodist Church - 1 pm - George or Shirley
Will 985.340.0080 – www.hammondcutups.com
July: First Friday of the Month Gospel ConcertGospel Concert - Mike Vaughn Ministries/Good News Church, Tick-
faw, LA - 6 pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.345.6455 - www.mvmgoodnews.com
July: A.W.O.L. www.tarc-hammond.comDay of bumping, thumping, muddy, messy, rev-it-up, and HANG ON
excitement! – Old land field near Coles Creek 985.345.8811
July: Summer Tennis CampSummer Tennis Camp Children 4 – 18 – Oak Knoll Country Club
Hammond, La – Abrie du Plooy 985.634.6229 www.futuretennis.com
July: Ponchatoula Area Recreation District #1 10th Annual Firework Show
10th Annual Firework Show. – Ponchatoula Recreation Park. – Gates open at 5 pm, Entertainment at 6 pm – 8:30 pm, Fireworks at dusk. –
Cathy Brignac 985.370.7273 www.pard1.com
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July 2: Take it to the TracksDowntown Hammond’s biggest block party, live, music, great food,
lots of specials– 6pm – 10pm –985.542.3471 – www.hammond.org/ddd
July 2 – 5: Fourth of July Celebration!Join us in this patriotic weekend of fun and games! – Yogi Bear
Campground – Ms. Chris Welter 985.542.1507 www.jellystonela.com
July 3: Cowboy Christmas Bull Riding presented by Crossbrand Cowboy Church
Cowboy Christmas Bull Riding presented by Crossbrand Cowboy Church. – Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables Loranger
985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
July 3 – 4:Blessed Mother Feast83rd Annual Blessed Mother Feast. – Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church – Sat 4:45pm and Sun 3pm – Joann Bonura 985.345.8957 –
www.ourladyofpompeii.net
July 9 – 11: Boo Boo’s Birthday & Block Party Blast!Join us for Everyone’s Favorite Little Pal “Boo Boo”, Surprise Birth-day Party Blast! – Yogi Bear Campground – C Welter 985.542.1507
– www.jellystonela.com
July 10: Hammond MarketSpecial Place to Shop for Unique Items! - Downtown Hammond, LA
– 8am – 2pm – Terry Lynn Smith 985.542.3471 www.hammond.org/ddd
July 10 – 11: Christmas in JulyClearance sales you don’t want to miss! - Downtown Ponchatoula –
10 am – 5 pm – 800.617.4502 www.ponchatoulachamber.com
July 16 – 18: Wet – N – Wild Super Soaker Weekend!Come join us in our super soaker weekend extravaganza! - Yogi Bear
Campground – Ms. Chris Welter 985.542.1507 www.jellystonela.com
July 20: Summer Series/ Brown Bag Lunch Speaker MeetingInternational speaker during lunch meeting!. - Ponchatoula City Hall Council Chambers – 12 pm – 1 pm – Dr. Karen L. Carter
985.386.2536
July 23 – 25: Yogi’s Christmas in JulySanta is coming to Yogi Bear Campground! - Yogi Bear Campground
– Ms. Chris Welter 985.542.1507 www.jellystonela.com
July 24: Southern Rock WeekendBringing Back the Good Old Days. - Hidden Oaks Family Camp-
ground – Nita Vedros 985.345.9244
July 30 – August 1: Beach Party at Cindy’s Hawaiian Luau! Yogi Bear Campground 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
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AugustAugust: La Carretta & Adobe Cantina & Salsa Calendar
Live music and the best authentic Mexican cuisine. – Hammond & Amite, LA – Saul Rubio 985.350.9966
www.lacarretaresturant.com
August (Every Wednesday): Hammond Cutups Woodcarvers Woodcarviers - Hammond First United Methodist Church - 1 pm - George or Shirley Will 985.340.0080 – www.hammondcutups.com
August: First Friday of the Month Gospel ConcertGospel Concert - Mike Vaughn Ministries/Good News Church, Tick-
faw, LA - 6 pm - B Vaughn 985.345.6455 or 985.974.0507 www.mvmgoodnews.com
August: A.W.O.L.Join us for a day of bumping, thumping, muddy, messy, rev-it-up, and
HANG ON excitement! – Old land field near Coles Creek Subdivi-sion – 8:30 am registration at Buffalo Wild Wings parking lot – Dawn
Sinagra 985.345.8811 – www.tarc-hammond.com
August: Summer Tennis CampSummer Tennis Camp Children 4 – 18 – Oak Knoll Country Club
Hammond – Abrie du Plooy 985.634.6229 – www.futuretennis.com
August 1 – 30: Art Exhibition: Nancy Stutes, oil and pastelsNancy Stutes is an award winning contemporary realist painter
specializing in pastels & oils. Opening reception 8/20 “Hot August Night” – The Oak Street Gallery, 111 N Oak St, Hammond, La – Gal-
lery Hours: 8 – 5 M – F, by appt Sat – Pat Macaluso 985.345.0251 – www.theoakstreetgallery.com
August 6 – 8: Great American PicnicJoin us for a Grand Pic-A-Nic! - Yogi Bear Campground – Ms. Chris
Welter 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
August 13 – 15: 13th Annual Acadian Reunion & Cajun Cook-off 13th Annual Acadian Reunion & Cajun Cook-off! - Yogi Bear Camp-
ground – Ms. Chris Welter 985.542.1507 www.jellystonela.com
August 14: Hammond MarketSpecial Place to Shop for Unique Items! - Downtown Hammond, LA
– 8am – 2pm – Terry Lynn Smith 985.542.3471 www.hammond.org/ddd
August 14: “Black Tie Affair”Social Event Bringing all Ethnic Groups Together. – 1600 Phoe-nix Square, Hammond, La 70403 – 8pm – George Perkins, Sr.
800.542.7520 www.africanamericanheritagemuseum.com
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August 17: Ponchatoula Business Expo60+ businesses display including restaurants. – Chesterton Square,
Ponchatoula, La – 6 – 9pm – 985.386.2536 www.ponchatoulachamber.com
August 20 – 22: Super Soaker Weekend – Reloaded!Join us for a Super Soaker Weekend – Reloaded! - Yogi Bear
Campground – Ms. Chris Welter 985.542.1507 www.jellystonela.com
August 20: 15th Annual Hot August Night
Wine Tasting, Art Exhibits, Live Music, Great Shopping and Eating in some of the Finest Restaurants in the Region - Downtown Hammond – 6pm – 10pm – Terry Lynn Smith 985.542.3471
www.hammond.org/ddd
August 24: Summer Series/ Brown Bag Lunch Speaker Meeting International speaker during lunch meeting. - Ponchatoula City Hall Council Chambers – 12 pm – 1 pm – Dr. Karen L. Carter
985.386.2536
August 27 – 29: Summer Swamp PopSummer Swamp Pop – Bands all day Saturday. - Yogi Bear
Campground – Ms. Chris Welter 985.542.1507 www.jellystonela.com
SeptemberSeptember: La Carretta & Adobe Cantina & Salsa Calendar
www.lacarretaresturant.com Check website for weekly events and entertainers!
Hammond/Amite 985.350.9966
September (Every Wednesday): Hammond Cutups Woodcarvers Hammond First United Methodist Church - 985.340.0080
www.hammondcutups.com
September: First Friday of the Month Gospel Concert www.mvmgoodnews.com
Gospel Concert - Mike Vaughn Ministries, Tickfaw 985.345.6455
September TBA: Honey Month www.ponchatoulacountrymarket.org
40+ honeys from around the world; recipes and more! Ponchatoula, La – 800.617.4502
September TBA :Arabian Nights Theater Show www.fparena.com
Equine show featuring horse handlers, trained horses, special effects, and The Black Stallion – Florida Parish Arena, 985.748.5914
September 3 – 6: Labor Day Celebration – www.jellystonela.comYogi Bear Campground 985.542.1507
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OctoberOctober: La Carretta & Adobe Cantina & Salsa Calendar
www.lacarretaresturant.com Check website for weekly events and entertainers!
Hammond/Amite 985.350.9966
October (Every Wednesday): Hammond Cutups Woodcarvers Woodcarvers First United Methodist Church - 985.340.0080
www.hammondcutups.com
October: First Friday of the Month Gospel Concert www.mvmgoodnews.com
Gospel Concert - Mike Vaughn Ministries, Tickfaw 985.345.6455
September 4: 2010 Buckle-Series Youth Rodeo www.sweetwater-campground.com
Youth Rodeo presented by Crossbrand Cowboy Church. – Sweetwa-ter Campground & Riding Stables Loranger 985.878.6868
September 10 – 12: Yogi’s Horseshoe Invitational!Yogi Bear Campground – 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
September 10 - 11: Fraternal Order of Police Chili Cook-Off &
Car Show Join Local Police Officers & enjoy Live Music, Car Show, and Chili
Cook-Off. – Hammond 985.969.4101
September 11: Hammond Market www.hammond.org/ddd Special Place to Shop for Unique Items! - Downtown Hammond, LA
– 985.542.3471
September 17 – 19: Yogi’s $35.00 Voucher Weekend www.jellystonela.com
Save! Save! Save! - Yogi Bear Campground 985.542.1507
September 18: Hammond Kiwanis Club Tour de TangipahoaRide through Tangipahoa Parish – 985.345.8127
www.kiwanis.i-55.com
September 24 – 26: Jam Rock X! – www.jellystonela.com Join us to rock it out! - Yogi Bear Campground 985.542.1507
September 26: Strawberry Jam Film Festival
www.strawberryjam.org
3rd Annual Strawberry Jam Film Festival feature Independent Films – Rockefeller’s Ponchatoula
800.617.4502
September 26: Hammond Chamber of Commerce Music in the Park
Bring your Picnic Baskets and Dancing Shoes! - Cate Square Down-town Hammond 985.345.4457 – www.hammondchamber.org
September 29 – October 3: Tangipahoa Parish FairFair Featuring School Exhibits, Arts, Crafts, Food, Live Entertain-
ment and Carnival - Fair Grounds, Amite – 800.542.7520
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October TBA: Sweet Home Folklife DaysAfrican Ancestry Celebrated with Gospel Music; Artifacts; Nature Trail with View of Amtrak Railroad tracks; Storytelling; Demon-
strations; Crafts; Home Cooked Food & Beverages. - Sweet Home Baptist Church - (985) 229-5016
October 1 – 3: Yogi’s Purple & Gold Tailgate Party!Yogi Bear Campground – 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
October 1 – 3: Fall Festival
Chili Cook off --- cash prizes. - Hidden Oaks Family Campground – 985.345.9244
October 1 – 31: Great Pumpkin PatchPumpkin Sales, Hay Rides, Haunted Maze, Good Family Fun – 19354 Rolling Pines Dr, Amite Ernest Bertucci 985.517.1690
October 2 – 3: Bike MS Louisiana – www.mslouisiana.org Two days, 150 miles, closer to a cure. – SLU Jessica Tuite
504.832.4013
October 8 – 10: Pumpkin Patch & Kiddie Carnival!Yogi Bear Campground –985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
October 9: Hammond Market www.hammond.org/ddd
Special Place to Shop for Unique Items! - Downtown Hammond, LA 985.542.3471
October 14: Bon Appétit Food Festival www.amitechamberofcommerce.org
Food, Drink, Music & Door Prizes. – Amite Community Center 985.748.5537
October 15 - 17: Yogi’s Warlock Weekend! www.jellystonela.com
Haunted Maze and Trick or Treating. - Yogi Bear Campground 985.542.1507
October 16: 2010 Buckle-Series Youth Rodeo
www.sweetwater-campground.com Youth Rodeo presented by Crossbrand Cowboy Church. – Sweet-
water Campground & Riding Stables Loranger 985.878.6868
October 16: Ponchatoula’s Party in the Pits www.ponchatoulachamber.com
BBQ Professionals & locals compete for $5,000 in Prizes. Downtown Ponchatoula 800.617.4502
October 16 – 17: Old Farmers Day & Horse & Mule Pulling Contest www.oldfarmersday.com
Reenactment of Methods Used by our Fore Fathers– 2.25 miles north of Loranger – 985.878.2360
October 22 – 24: Witching Weekend! – www.jellystonela.comHaunted Maze and Trick or Treating. - Yogi Bear Campground
985.542.1507
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October 23: Southeastern Louisiana University’s Homecoming
Tailgating, activities, band, football game, parade – Friendship Circle – 985.549.2150 – www.selu.edu/homecoming
October 24: Hammond Chamber of Commerce Music in the Park
Bring your Picnic Baskets and Dancing Shoes! - Cate Square Park, Hammond - 985.345.4457 – www.hammondchamber.org
October 28 – 31: Heritage Festival www.africanamericanheritagemuseum.com
Festival, Booths, Food, Arts & Crafts – Zemurray Park, Hammond 800.542.7520
October 29 – 31: Halloween Weekend! – www.jellystonela.comHaunted Maze and trick or treating. - Yogi Bear Campground
985.542.1507
October 29 – 31: Hammond Halloween Jr Tennis Event www.futuretennis.com
Jr Tennis Tournament ages 7-18. - Oak Knoll Country Club Hammond 985.634.6229
October 30: Options Fall Plant Sale – www.options4u.orgPlants grown by people with disabilities. 985-345-6269 x129
October 30: 4th Annual Dutch Battle Ride & Gumbo Cook OffDowntown Hammond – 8am – 3pm – 985.542.3471
www.hammond.org/ddd
November: La Carretta & Adobe Cantina & Salsa Calendar www.lacarretaresturant.com
Check website for weekly events and entertainers! Hammond/Amite 985.350.9966
November (Every Wednesday): Hammond Cutups Woodcarvers First United Methodist Church - 1 pm 985.340.0080
www.hammondcutups.com
November: First Friday of the Month Gospel Concert - www.mvmgoodnews.com
Gospel Concert - Mike Vaughn Ministries, Tickfaw 985.345.6455
November TBA: Theta XI 2nd Annual “Scramble for TARC” Golf Tournament
“Scramble for TARC” Golf Tournament. – Carter Plantation – 985.345.8811 – www.tarc-hammond.com
November 1 – 30: Art Exhibition: Michael Ethridge, Acrylic Painting
Opening reception Nov 19, 5-10pm, “Starry November Night” – The Oak Street Gallery, 111 N Oak St, Hammond, La – Gallery Hours: 8 – 5 M – F, by appt Sat – Pat Macaluso 985.345.0251 –
www.theoakstreetgallery.com
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November 5 – 7: Ranger’s Birthday & Scout Weekend!Yogi Bear Campground – 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
November 5-7: Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days & Craft FairAntique & Collectible Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Food, Children’s
Activities Downtown Ponchatoula, La –800.617.4502 www.ponchatoulachamber.com
November 6: Community Day – 15 Mile Yard Sale15 miles of yard sales – Hwy 16 E of Amite, Hwy 445 Husser,
Friendship Church Road, Hwy 10 at Wilmer 985.748.7813
November 6: Fall Swamp Pop FestivalSwamp Pop Music at its best! – 11am – 11pm – Hidden Oaks
Family Campground – 985.345.9244 November 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28: Louisiana Renaissance
Festival www.larf.orgFeaturing Live Jousting, Birds of Prey, 7 Stages, 100 Merchants and
100+ Entertainers. – Hammond 985.429.9992
November 12 – 14: Two-Fer Weekend! – www.jellystonela.comTwo Cabins/Campsites for the price of one. - Yogi Bear
Campground 985.542.1507
November 13: Hammond Market www.hammond.org/ddd Special Place to Shop for Unique Items! - Downtown Hammond,
LA – 985.542.3471
November 19 – 21: New Year’s in November!Yogi Bear Campground 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
November 19: 6th Annual Starry November Night www.hammond.org/ddd
Holiday Music, Shops Offering Refreshments and Santa Downtown Hammond –985.542.3471
November 20 – 21: Camp Moore Annual Civil War Living History Encampment
Annual Civil War Re-enactment – 985.229.2438 www.campmoore.com
November 24 – 28: Yogi’s Thanksgiving & Christmas Celebration & Anniversary Party
Yogi Bear Campground 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
November 27: 2010 Buckle-Series Youth Rodeo www.sweetwater-campground.com
Youth Rodeo presented by Crossbrand Cowboy Church. – Sweetwa-ter Campground & Riding Stables Loranger 985.878.6868
November 27: 37th Annual Christmas Open House www.ponchatoulacountrymarket.org
Open to the Public. Ponchatoula Country Market – 985.687.4090
November 28: Hammond Chamber Music in the ParkBring your Picnic Baskets and Dancing Shoes! - Cate Square Park, -
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December
December: La Carretta & Adobe Cantina & Salsa CalendarLive music and the best authentic Mexican cuisine. – Hammond &
Amite, LA – Saul Rubio 985.350.9966 www.lacarretaresturant.com
December (Every Wednesday): Hammond Cutups Woodcarvers
Woodcarvers - Hammond First United Methodist Church - 1 pm - George or Shirley Will 985.340.0080 – www.hammondcutups.com
December: First Friday of the Month Gospel ConcertGospel Concert - Mike Vaughn Ministries/Good News Church,
Tickfaw, LA - 6 pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.345.6455 - www.mvmgoodnews.com
December 1-4: Christmas in the PinesBlue Grass "Picking" and Singing and Southern Gospel Music -
Apostolic Campground, 55305 Cooksey Lane, Independence, LA 985.878.3772
December 3: Christmas LightingCity Christmas Lights Ceremony and Business Open House. –
Downtown Ponchatoula – 6pm – 800.617.4502 www.ponchatoulachamber.com
December 4, 5, 11, 12: Louisiana Renaissance FestivalFeaturing Live Jousting, Birds of Prey, 7 Stages, 100 Merchants and 100+ Entertainers. – 46468 River Rd, Hammond, La 70401
Rick Hight 985.429.9992 – www.larf.org
December 4: Hammond Christmas ParadeDowntown Hammond – 5pm - Hammond Chamber of Commerce
985.345.4457 – www.hammondchamber.org
December 7: Amite Christmas ParadeAmite’s Annual Nighttime Christmas Parade. – Downtown Amite
6pm – Amite Chamber 985.748.5537 www.amitechamberofcommerce.org
December 10 – 11: The Nutcracker by Hammond Ballet Company
The Nutcracker, a holiday tradition, is presented by Hammond Ballet Company Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts – 7pm – Linda Ross 985.345.2509 – www.hammondballet.com
December 11: Ponchatoula Christmas ParadeAnnual Christmas Parade – Downtown Ponchatoula – 2pm –
James Lirette Jr. 985.386.6123 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com
December 11: Hammond MarketSpecial Place to Shop for Unique Items! - Downtown Hammond,
LA – 8am – 2pm – Terry Lynn Smith 985.542.3471 www.hammond.org/ddd
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2010 Calendar of EventsJULY 10-11
Christmas in July
AUGUST 17Business Expo
SEPTEMBER 4-5Labor Day Getaway
OCTOBER 16OCTOBER 16Party in the Pits
NOVEMBER 5-7Antique Trade Days &
Craft Fair
December 3Downtown Christmas
LightingLighting
JANUARY 30-31Citywide Inventory
Clearance Sale
MARCH 5-7Antique Trade Days &
Craft Fair
APRIL 9-11APRIL 9-11Ponchatoula
Strawberry Festival
May 29-30Memorial Day Get-a-way
Weekend
JUNE 5-6Citywide Citywide Yard Sale
City of PONCHATOULA