FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 2, 2025
Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days — Art & Crafts Fair
Downtown Commuter Parking Lot
S.E. Railroad Ave.
Ponchatoula
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This sweet tradition has been taking place since 2006. This biannual event is held the first weekend of March and November in Downtown Ponchatoula with over 200 local and national vendors selling antique and original crafts, collectibles and works of art.
MARCH 7-9, 2025
Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival
307 E. Railroad Ave.
Independence
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Celebrate the heritage of Sicily for the weekend! Held in the heart of downtown Independence, this festival features Sicilian cuisine, activities and live entertainment. This festival brings in crowds for a spaghetti cook-off, a meatball toss competition, spaghetti eating contest and more!
MARCH 14-16, 2025
Amite Oyster Festival
N.E. Central Ave. & E. Mulberry St.
Amite
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Amite hosts the Oyster Festival each spring for oysters, music, competition and fun. Tap into your competitive skills with a chili cook-off and oyster eating contest! When you’re done chowing down on oysters cooked in a variety of ways, sit back and relax with local and national musical entertainment!
MARCH 21 & 22, 2025
Hammond Smokin’ BBQ Challenge
S.W. Railroad Ave.
Hammond
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The Smokin’ BBQ Challenge brings BBQ enthusiasts from around the country to Hammond, America. This competition is for professionals and backyard barbecue lovers, alike! For the best tasting, best smelling and best looking BBQ, come on down to Hammond for the Smokin’ BBQ Challenge!
APRIL 11-13, 2025
Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival
301 N. 6th St.
Ponchatoula
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The sweetest festival in Tangipahoa Parish celebrates the state fruit! This annual festival in Ponchatoula draws crowds by the thousands. Located in Memorial Park, the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival is a free, family friendly, outdoor festival. This festival features two music stages, food booths of all kinds, carnival rides for the kids, and of course strawberries!
APRIL 25-27, 2025
The Italian Festival
50081 Hwy. 51
Tickfaw
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Can’t make it to Italy this year? The Italian Festival will do! The Village of Tickfaw welcomes crowds far and wide on the last full weekend of April for Italian food, culture and music. The Italian festival hosts an Annual Spaghetti Cook-Off, live music, and carnival rides for visitors of all ages! Come taste some of your favorite Italian grandma’s home cooking!
OCTOBER 1-5, 2025
Tangipahoa Parish Fair
1301 NW Central Ave.
Amite, LA 70422
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Created in 1888, this is the oldest fair in the State of Louisiana. This fair features more than just carnival rides. Live music, pie eating contests, a cook-off and 4-H exhibits are just some of the family-friendly entertainment you can expect!
OCTOBER 10-12, 2025
Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow
600 Judge Leon Ford Dr.
Hammond, LA 70401
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This biennial airshow is one of Hammond’s greatest attractions featuring planes from across the United States and Canada. The airshow boasts amazing performances, talented pilots and powerful jet engines. Airshow visitors look forward to the excitement the airshow brings.
OCTOBER 31st, NOVEMBER 1-2, 2025
Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days — Art & Crafts Fair
Downtown Commuter Parking Lot
S.E. Railroad Ave.
Ponchatoula
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This sweet tradition has been taking place since 2006. This biannual event is held the first weekend of March and November in Downtown Ponchatoula with over 200 local and national vendors selling antique and original crafts, collectibles and works of art.
NOVEMBER 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30
DECEMBER 6, 7 2025
Louisiana Renaissance Festival
46468 River Rd.
Hammond
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The Louisiana Renaissance Festival is one of the most unique festivals in Tangipahoa Parish. This festival transforms into a theme park, shopping destination and an educational experience. Take a trip back in time to the 14th century with more than a dozen authentic professional performers and over 50 shows!