The Ponchatoula Strawberry Fest is kicking off this Friday at Memorial Park in Ponchatoula.
The festival brings over 300,000 people to downtown Ponchatoula each year.
This is a 54-year tradition of food, drinks, live music, and excitement for everyone.
Here is your ultimate guide to the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival:
Dates:
- Friday, April 10, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sunday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Parking:
The Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival does not have any designated parking. There are several lots surrounding Memorial Park where attendees can park their car for a fee, which typically benefits a local nonprofit. Free parking is limited, so please prepare accordingly.
Food and Drinks:
The Strawberry Festival has over 40 booths that have many selections of food, from seafood, baked potatoes, strawberry shortcake, strawberry daiquiris, and many more.
Entertainment Lineup:
- Northbound 55
- Blue Crab Redemption
- Paperchase
- Will Vance & the Kinfolk
- Kings of Neon
- Ben Ragsdale
- Spank the Monkey
- Mothership
- Brittany Jenkins Band
- Rhythm Chasers
- Thomas Cain
- Riverside Revival Band
- Southland Band
- No Idea Band
- Rouge Krewe
- The Drunk Uncles
- Peyton Falgoust Band
- Swampland Revival
A full list of dates and times for each performance can be found on the Strawberry Festival website.
Strawberry Festival Parade:
The festival parade will be held on Saturday, April 11, at 9:30 a.m.
The parade will start in Downtown Ponchatoula and end at Kiwanis Park.
Festival Activities:
Rides:
Rides are around 3-5 tickets each. You can buy an armband for rides for $30, and they can only be used on Friday.
Tickets are required for riding rides after 5 p.m. on Friday.
- Friday, April 10: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday, April 11: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sunday, April 12: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ticket Information:
Tickets are $1.50 each or $30 for 20 and can only be purchased at the festival.
Egg toss:
The annual Egg Toss is held at the North Stage on Sunday at 12 p.m.
Strawberry Eating Contest:
The strawberry-eating contest will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and Sunday at 12:45 p.m.
What not to bring:
- Bottles/cans
- Glass
- Ice chests
- Weapons
- Umbrellas
- Pets
Shoes and shirts are required, and clear backpacks and diaper bags are the only bags allowed.
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