It's Not Spring In New Orleans Until You Visit This One Of A Kind Strawberry Festival
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Jackie Ann
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It’s festival season! That wonderful time of year when there’s a festival kicking off every other weekend. Head on over to the sleepy little town of Ponchatoula next weekend for some amazing fun all while celebrating the official state fruit of Louisiana — the strawberry.
Louisiana’s largest free festival takes place April 13-15, so clear your calendars!
What began on a single side street in the sleepy town of Ponchatoula has grown into a 3-day event that hosts more than 350,000 visitors.
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You'll encounter live entertainment across two stages, multiple local vendors, a parade, races, a beautify pageant, the list goes on and on.
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All the strawberries you can eat!
There is also a one-mile fun run and a 10k race you can sign up for.
Strawberry eating contests, egg tosses, sack races, and more await.
The address is 301 N 6th St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454.
Are you planning on going this year? Let us know in the comments below!
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