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2018 Calendar of Events

January - December

EveryTuesday –

Sunday

Roaring Good Time at Safari Quest (Weekly) 200 Hewitt Rd., Hammond, LA 70403 – Tues. – Thurs. 4pm – 9pm & Fri. – Sat. 10am – 10pm & Sun. 12pm – 9pm - Terri Rowell 985-340-5858 www.lasertaghammond.com

Every Wednesday -

Sunday

Salty Joe’s BBQ – Live Music (Weekly)Salty Joe’s BBQ Shop, 43344 S Range Rd., Hammond, LA – Wed. Country Music & Steak Night, Thur. Rock n’ Blues, Fri. Rock Music, Sat. Acoustic Music & Sun. Blues & Brunch - 6:30pm – 10pm – 985-350-9966 www.saltyjoesbbq.com

Every Thursday –

Friday

La Carreta Amite – Live Music (Weekly) La Carreta, 122 SW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 6:30pm – 10pm – Saul Rubio 985-350-9966 www.carretaresturant.com/Amite

Every Other Saturday

Adobe Cantina & Salsa – Live Music (Weekly)1905 W Thomas St., Hammond, LA 6pm – 10pm – Saul Rubio 985-350-9966 www.carretaresturant.com/adobe

EveryWednesday –

Saturday

La Carreta Hammond – Live Music (Weekly) La Carreta, 180 NW Railroad Ave., Hammond, LA – 6:30pm – 10pm – Saul Rubio 985-350-9966www.carretaresturant.com/hammond

http://www.carretaresturant.com/hammond

http://www.carretaresturant.com/adobe

http://www.carretaresturant.com/Amite

http://www.saltyjoesbbq.com/

http://www.lasertaghammond.com/

EveryThursday – Saturday

La Carreta Ponchatoula – Live Music (Weekly) La Carreta, 147 NW Railroad Ave., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 6:30pm – 10pm – Saul Rubio 985-350-9966www.carretaresturant.com/ponchatoula

Weekly

Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center113 N Cypress St., Hammond, LA 70401 – 985-340-9150 www.lcdcofhammond.org Events http://lcdcofhammond.org/Home/ContactUs/tabid/177/Default.aspx

WeeklyTangipahoa Parish Library - Events You Don’t Want to Miss! Branch locations: Amite, Hammond, Kentwood, Loranger, Independence, Ponchatoula, LA 985-748-7559 www.tangilibrary.com/Home.aspx Events: http://tangilibrary.evanced.info/eventcalendar.asp?libnum=999

JanuaryMonthly Display

Jan. – Feb.

Marjorie Morrison Sculpture Biennial ExhibitionHammond Regional Art Center, 217 E Thomas St., Hammond, LA 70401 – Gallery Open Wed.–Thurs. 12pm – 6pm – Tara Bennett 985-542-7113 – Opening Reception Friday, January 12 - 5pm – 8pm wwwhammondarts.org

5, 12 & 19

Finally Friday Barrel RaceFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com

5

Gospel Music Fest (1st Friday of each Month)13101 Hwy 442 W, Tickfaw, LA 70466 – Doors Open at 5:30pm & Singing Begins at 6:30pm – Barbara Vaughn 985-974-0507 www.mvmgoodnews.com

6,13,20&27Hammond Farmers Market (Every Saturday)#2 W Thomas St., Hammond, LA – 8am – 12pm – Olivia Graziano 985-277-5682 http://dddhammond.com/events/hammond-farmers-market

6 & 20 NBHA LA06 Barrel Race

http://dddhammond.com/events/hammond-farmers-market

http://www.mvmgoodnews.com/

http://www.fparena.com/

http://tangilibrary.evanced.info/eventcalendar.asp?libnum=999

http://www.tangilibrary.com/Home.aspx

http://lcdcofhammond.org/Home/ContactUs/tabid/177/Default.aspx

http://www.lcdcofhammond.org/

http://www.carretaresturant.com/ponchatoula

Florida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com

7,14,21&28Ponchatoula Farmers Market (Every Sunday)Ponchatoula Country Market (Back Porch), 10 E Pine St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 12pm – 4pm www.facebook.com/PCMFarmersMarket

15Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ParadeHwy 38, Kentwood, LA 70444- 10am – Mayor Irma Gordon 985-229-3451 www.discoverkentwood.com

20

Annual Krewe of Omega BallLeFleur de Lis, Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 7:30pm – Joyce Smith 985-345-3442 www.kreweofomega.org

20 – 21

Diamond In The Rough Winter TourSt. Thomas Aquinas High School, Hammond, LA – Baseball Camp for Ages 13-18Register Online: www.kzonecommandit.com

20Racers & Rodders Swap MeetClausen Racing, 55351 Hwy 51N, Independence, LA 70443 – 8am – 2pm – Floyd Clausen 985-878-6982 www.clausenracing.net

23Installation BanquetJulianna’s Event, Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 5 :30pm – 8pm – Billie Laird 985-386-2536 www.ponchatoulachamber.com

26Art of the CocktailHammond Regional Art Center, 217 E Thomas St., Hammond, LA – 6 :30pm – 9:30pm Tara Bennett 985-542-7113 www.hammondarts.org

27

4H Parish Livestock ShowFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com


http://www.hammondarts.org/

http://www.ponchatoulachamber.com/

http://www.clausenracing.net/

http://www.kzonecommandit.com/

http://www.kreweofomega.org/

http://www.discoverkentwood.com/

http://www.facebook.com/PCMFarmersMarket


February 2

32nd Annual Krewe of Omega ParadeHammond Parade Route, LA – 6:30pm – Joyce Smith 985-345-3442 www.kreweofomega.org

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3Italian Festival BallOur Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church Hall, Tickfaw, LA 70422 – 7pm – 11pm – Veda Abene 985-974-0565 www.theitalianfestivalorg.com

3Kentwood Mardi Gras Parade & Carnival Temple Chapel Baptist Church, Kentwood, LA 70444 – 12pm – Evelyn Williams 985-229-3451 www.discoverkentwood.com

4,11,18&25Ponchatoula Farmers Market (Every Sunday)Ponchatoula Country Market (Back Porch), 10 E Pine St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 12pm – 4pm www.facebook.com/PCMFarmersMarket

17 – 18 Racers & Rodders Swap MeetClausen Racing, 55351 Hwy 51N, Independence, LA 70443 – Saturday 8am – 2pm & Sunday 8am – 12pm – Floyd Clausen 985-878-6982

http://www.facebook.com/PCMFarmersMarket


http://www.theitalianfestivalorg.com/



http://www.kreweofomega.org/

www.clausenracing.net

18

Camellia Garden StrollLSUAg Center Hammond Research Station, 21549 Old Covington Hwy, Hammond, LA – 1pm – 4pm – Tangipahoa Master Gardener Association 985-748-5462 www.lsuagcenter.com/portals/our_offices/research_stations/hammond

23 – 25

LQHA Horse Show Florida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com

24KidzArtHammond Regional Art Center, 217 E. Thomas St., Hammond, LA 70401 – 10am – 12pm – Tara Bennett 985-542-7113 www.hammondarts.org/kidzart

To Be Announced

Black History CelebrationKentwood Community Center, Kentwood, LA 70444 – Mayor Irma Gordon 985-229-3451 www.discoverkentwood.com

MarchMonthly Display

Young Artists ExhibitionHammond Regional Art Center, 217 E Thomas St., Hammond, LA 70401 – Gallery Open Wed.–Thurs. 12pm – 6pm – Tara Bennett 985-542-7113 – Opening Reception Friday, March 9 - 5pm – 8pm www.hammondarts.org

2 – 4

Antique Trade Days Arts & Crafts FairDowntown Commuter Parking Lot, SE Railroad Ave., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – Fri. – Sun. 9am – 5pm – Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce Billie Laird 985-386-2536 www.ponchatoulachamber.com



http://www.hammondarts.org/kidzart


http://www.lsuagcenter.com/portals/our_offices/research_stations/hammond

http://www.clausenracing.net/

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3,10,17,24&31Hammond Farmers Market (Every Saturday)#2 W Thomas St., Hammond, LA – 8am – 12pm – Olivia Graziano 985-277-5682 http://dddhammond.com/events/hammond-farmers-market

3

Krewe of Erin 34th Annual St. Pat’s ParadeW Pine St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 10:30am – Myra March 985-507-7823 http://kreweoferin.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/pg/Krewe-of-Erin-284807702331/about/?ref=page_internal

3

Krewe of Erin Ceili(St. Pat’s Parade After Party)Fleur de Lis, Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 11am – 2 pm – Myra March 985-507-7823 http://kreweoferin.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/pg/Krewe-of-Erin-284807702331/about/?ref=page_internal

3Model & Toy Train ShowFirst Baptist Church Gymnasium, 325 E. Pine St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 9am – 3pm – Sheila Osburn 985-626-1768 www.tca-louisianachapter.org

4Chef’s EveningSoutheastern Louisiana University, Student Union Ballroom, Hammond, LA 70402 – 5:30pm – 8:30pm – Lisa Patti 985-549-5221

4,11,18 & 25Ponchatoula Farmers Market (Every Sunday)Country Market, 10 E Pine St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 12pm – 4pm – 985-386-9580 www.facebook.com/PCMFarmersMarket/

10 Jake & The OldiesPonchatoula Community Center, 300 N St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 4pm - 6pm – 985-345-3752

http://www.facebook.com/PCMFarmersMarket/

http://www.tca-louisianachapter.org/

https://www.facebook.com/pg/Krewe-of-Erin-284807702331/about/?ref=page_internal


http://kreweoferin.org/



http://kreweoferin.org/



10St. Patrick’s PartyGnarly Barley Brewing, 1709 Corbin Rd., Hammond, LA 70403 – Cari Caramonta 985-264-9179 www.gnarlybarley.com

9 – 11

Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival312 E Railroad Ave., Independence, LA 70443 – Fri. 5pm – 11pm, Sat. 11am – 11pm & Sun. 11am – 6pm www.indysicilianfest.com

9 – 11

Vintage Market Days of Southeast LouisianaFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 Fri. – Sat. 10am – 5pm & Sun. 10am – 4pm - 985-748-5914http://vintagemarketdays.com/market/se-louisiana/

3 – 18

A Slice of Life in Tangipahoa Parish Photo ExhibitNorthlake Camera Club, Tangi Tourism, 13143 Wardline Rd., Hammond, LA 70401 – 8am – 4pm 800-542-7520 www.northlakecameraclub.com & www.tangitourism.com

16 – 18

Amite Oyster FestivalNE Central Ave., Amite City, LA 70422Fri. 5pm – Midnight, Sat. 10am – 11pm & Sun. 12pm – 6pm - 800-617-4501 www.amiteoysterfestival.com

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17

Bunny Barrel Blast Barrel RaceFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com

17Wolf Pack BBQ Challenge & Car ShowLoranger High School, Loranger, LA 70446 – 6am – 6pm – Dana Calderone 985-981-5180

17,24&31

Independence Craft & Farmer’s Market (Every Saturday) 750 E Railroad Ave., Independence, LA 70443 – 8:30am – 1pm – Greg Gray 985-351-1647 https://www.facebook.com/Independence-Community-Pavilion-Farmers-

https://www.facebook.com/Independence-Community-Pavilion-Farmers-Market-928948267250754/



http://www.amiteoysterfestival.com/

http://www.tangitourism.com/

http://www.northlakecameraclub.com/

http://vintagemarketdays.com/market/se-louisiana/

http://www.indysicilianfest.com/

http://www.gnarlybarley.com/

Market-928948267250754/

22

Women Mean BusinessSoutheastern Louisiana University, Student Union Ballroom, Hammond, LA – 9am – 3pm – LA Small Business Development Center 985-549-3831 www.tangipw.org/WMB

23 – 24

Cross Brand Youth Rodeo Florida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com

24

MARVEL-ous March MadnessLe Fleur de Lis Hall, Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 6pm - 10pm - Billie Laird 985-386-2536 www.ponchatoulachamber.com

24Voices for Children Flag Football TournamentChappapeela Sports Park, Hammond, LA – Ginger Cangelosi 985-902-9583 www.childadv.net

27

4H Achievement DayFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com

27

Berries & Business Breakfast Series 2018First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – Breakfast/Networking 7:30am – 8am & Seminar 8am – 9:30am - Billie Laird 985-386-2536 www.ponchatoulachamber.com

30 – 31 Deep South Dog Agility ShowFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com

23 – 24 Hammond BBQDowntown Hammond, LA – Eric Phares 985-969-8172 & Brian Shirey 985-974-8496 www.hammondbbq.com

http://www.hammondbbq.com/




http://www.childadv.net/



http://www.tangipw.org/WMB


AprilMonthlyDisplay

Hammond Art Guild 56th Annual Open Spring Exhibition Hammond Regional Art Center, 217 E Thomas St., Hammond, LA 70401 – Gallery Open Wed.–Thurs. 12pm – 6pm – Tara Bennett 985-542-7113 – Opening Reception Friday, April 6 - 5pm – 8pm wwwhammondarts.org

1Deep South Dog Agility ShowFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com

1 – 30

Pinwheels for Prevention CampaignSponsor Your Own Pinwheel to Help Spread Awareness – Ginger Cangelosi 985-902-9583 www.childadv.net

1,8,15,22 & 29Ponchatoula Farmers Market (Every Sunday)Country Market, 10 E Pine St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 12pm – 4pm – 985-386-9580 www.facebook.com/PCMFarmersMarket/

5

Spring Garden DayFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 1pm – 7pm -Annie Coco 985-748-5462 www.fparena.com www.lsuagcenter.com/tangipahoa

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6 – 7South Louisiana Truck & Tractor Pull15107 E Yellow Water Rd., Hammond, LA – Charlie Ciolino 985-345-7891 www.usapullers.org

http://www.usapullers.org/


http://www.lsuagcenter.com/tangipahoa





6Tangi Cattleman’s Blood DriveFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com


7,14,21&28

Independence Craft & Farmer’s Market (Every Saturday) 750 E Railroad Ave., Independence, LA 70443 – 8:30am – 1pm – Greg Gray 985-351-1647 https://www.facebook.com/Independence-Community-Pavilion-Farmers-Market-928948267250754/

7Tangi Cattleman’s Jr. Beef & Dairy ShowFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com

13 – 15 Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival301 N 6th St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 800– 917-7045 – www.lastrawberryfestival.com

14Voices For Children BowlChappapeela Sports Park, Hammond, LA – 7am – 4pm – Lauren Williams 985-902-9583 www.childadv.net

20 – 21

Spring & Summer Jr. Brahman ShowFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com

21

Richard Murphy Hospice GalaSoutheastern Louisiana University, Student Union Ballroom, Hammond, LA 7pm – 12am – Donna Landry 985-340-0860 www.richardmurphyhospice.com

21The Italian Festival Spaghetti Cook-OffItalian Festival Grounds, Tickfaw, LA 70466 – Vede Abene985-974-0565 www.theitlianfestivalorg.com

24 Berries & Business Breakfast Series 2018

http://www.theitlianfestivalorg.com/

http://www.richardmurphyhospice.com/



http://www.lastrawberryfestival.com/






First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – Breakfast/Networking 7:30am – 8am & Seminar 8am – 9:30am - Billie Laird 985-386-2536 www.ponchatoulachamber.com

27 – 29 LQHA Horse ShowFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com

27 – 29

The Italian FestivalItalian Festival Grounds, Tickfaw, LA 70466 – Fri. 6pm – 11pm, Sat. 11:30am – 11pm & Sun. 11am – 6pm – Vede Abene 985-974-0565www.theitalianfestivalorg.com

28The Italian Festival ParadeDowntown Tickfaw, LA 70466 – 10am – Vede Abene 985-974-0565 www.theitalianfestivalorg.com

MayMonthly Display

May – June

Josephine SacaboHammond Regional Art Center, 217 E Thomas St., Hammond, LA 70401 – Gallery Open Wed.–Thurs. 12pm – 6pm – Tara Bennett 985-542-7113 – Opening Reception Friday, May 11 - 5pm – 8pm www.hammondarts.org

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5Cinco de MayoAdobe Cantina & Salsa, 1905 W Thomas St., Hammond, LA 70401 – 985-350-9966 www.carretarestaurant.com/adobe/

http://www.carretarestaurant.com/adobe/






5

Cinco de Mayo LaCarreta Amite, 122 SW Railroad Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – La Carreta Hammond, 108 NW Railroad Ave., Hammond, LA - & La Carreta Ponchatoula, 147 NW Railroad Ave., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 - 985-350-9966 www.carretarestaurant.com

5

Kentucky Derby Tangipahoa Parish FairClaire’s, 114 W. Mulberry St., Amite, LA 70422 3pm – 7pm – Tickets: $25 Per Person $40 Per Couple

http://Tangipahoaparishfair.org

5,12,19&26

Hammond Farmers Market (Every Saturday)#2 W Thomas St., Hammond, LA – 8am – 12pm – Olivia Graziano 985-277-56 Columbia Theatre, Hammond, LA 985-543-4371 www.columbiatheatre.org82 http://dddhammond.com/events/hammond-farmers-market

5,12,19&26

Independence Craft & Farmer’s Market (Every Saturday)750 E Railroad Ave., Independence, LA 70443 – 8:30am – 1pm – Greg Gray 985-351-1647 https://www.facebook.com/Independence-Community-Pavilion-Farmers-Market-928948267250754/


9-June 29Josephine Sacabo: SalutationsHammond Regional Arts Center - 217 E. Thomas St., Hammond, LA 70404 - Opening Reception: Fri., May 11 from 5pm - 8pm - HRAC gallery Hours: W-F from noon-6pm - www.hammondarts.org

10 – 12 Horseless Carriage Club of New OrleansTangipahoa Parish

http://tangitourism.com/control/article_library/#mce_temp_url_1524497115510%23





http://Tangipahoaparishfair.org/

http://www.carretarestaurant.com/hammond/

11-12Smokin’ On The Tracks BBQ Competition Downtown Independence, LA 70443 – Chris McKinney 9856-687-1336 or Eric Anthony 985-222-6183

12KidZArtHammond Regional Art Center, 217 E Thomas St., Hammond, LA 70401 – 10am – 12pm - Tara Bennett 985-542-7113 www.hammondarts.org

12Gnar FestGnarly Barley Brewing, 1709 Corbin Rd., Hammond, LA 70403- 12pm – 7pm – 985-264-9179 www.gnarlybeer.com

14Culinary Art SeriesHammond Regional Art Center, 217 E Thomas St., Hammond, LA 70401 – Tara Bennett 985-542-7113 www.hammondarts.org

18 – 202018 Special Olympics Louisiana State Summer GamesSoutheastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA – Casey Minton (800) 345-6644 www.laso.org

194th Annual Riff Ridgel Crawfish Cook-OffTickfaw Festival Grounds, 50081 Highway 51, Tickfaw, LA 70466 LA 70466 - 11am -4pm https://riffridgelcrawfishcookoff.com/

22

Berries & Business Breakfast Series 2018First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – Breakfast/Networking 7:30am – 8am & Seminar 8am – 9:30am - Billie Laird 985-386-2536 www.ponchatoulachamber.com

25 – 26 Swamp Pop Music FestivalHidden Oaks Family Campground, 21544 Hwy 190 E, Hammond, LA 70401- Fri. Evening & Sat. 11am – 11pm – 985-345-9244 www.hiddenoaksfamilycampground.com

http://www.hiddenoaksfamilycampground.com/


https://riffridgelcrawfishcookoff.com/

http://www.laso.org/

http://www.gnarlybeer.com/

June1,8&29


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1

Magical Mystical Membership GalaHammond Regional Arts Center, 217 E Thomas St., Hammond, LA – 5pm – 8pm – Tara Bennett 985-542-7113 www.hammondarts.org

2City Wide Yard-SalePonchatoula Area, LA 70454 – 8am -Til –Billie Laird 985-386-2536 www.ponchatoulachamber.com


2,9,16,23&30


2,9&23 NBHA LA06 Barrel RaceFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com











4 – 29

2018 STEM Summer CampTangipahoa African American Heritage Museum, 1600 Phoenix Square, Hammond, LA – 8am – 4pm – Delmas Dunn, Sr. 985-542-4259 www.TAAHM.org


12Brown Bag LuncheonRotary Hut, Memorial Park, N 6th St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 12pm –Billie Laird 985-386-2536 www.ponchatoulachamber.com

12Ponchatoula Chamber Berries & Business Lunch SeriesPonchatoula Recreation Park Events Building: 19030 Ponchatoula Park Dr., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 12pm - 1pm Billie Jo Laird 985-386-2536 www.ponchatoulachamber.com

15 – 16 Tangipahoa Parish Pro RodeoFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com

23

9th Annual Berries, Bridges, & Book Writers ConferencePonchatoula Community Center, 300 N 5th St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 8am – 5pm -Steve Patrick 504-913-5741 www.creativemindswritersgroup.com

29Playing the StaircaseHammond Regional Arts Center, 217 E Thomas St., Hammond, LA 70401, 6pm-8pm – 985-542-7113 www.hammondarts.org

30

777 Barrel RaceFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com

304th of July CelebrationFontana Park, Independence, LA 70443 – Fireworks start at dusk 985-878-4145

30 Liuzza Land – Farmers Trade Day56188 Holden Cir, Amite, LA 70422 – 985-284-0722 www.liuzzaland.com

http://www.liuzzaland.com/



http://www.creativemindswritersgroup.com/



http://www.TAAHM.org/

July1,8,15,22 & 29

Ponchatoula Farmers Market (Every Sunday)Country Market, 10 E Pine St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 12pm – 4pm – 985-386-9580 www.facebook.com/PCMFarmersMarket/

418th Annual Independence Day Firework ShowPonchatoula Area Recreation District, Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – gates open at 5pm – Fireworks at dusk

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7,14,21&28

Independence Craft & Farmer’s Market (Every Saturday)750 E Railroad Ave., Independence, LA 70443 – 8:30am – 1pm – Greg Gray 985-351-1647 https://www.facebook.com/Independence-Community-Pavilion-Farmers-Market-928948267250754/


10Brown Bag LuncheonRotary Hut, Memorial Park, N 6th St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 12pm –Billie Laird 985-386-2536 www.ponchatoulachamber.com








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14

NBHA LA06 Barrel RaceFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com

14Green Spaces Summer Release PartyGnarly Barley Brewing, 1709 Corbin Rd., Hammond, LA 70403 – 12pm-5pm – 985-318-0723 www.gnarlybeer.com

14Summer at The SquareHammond Square, Target Parking lot that faces AMC Theater – 5:30pm – 7:30pm www.hammond-square.com

21Christmas In JulyDowntown Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 10am – 3pm - 985-386-2536 www.ponchatoulachamber.com

283Dots Team SportingFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com

285th Annual Christmas July Fun RunChappapeela Sports Park, Hammond, LA – 6:30pm – Haylee Fannaly 985-320-4378



http://www.hammond-square.com/



August1

Open House for Tax School14189 W University Ave., Hammond, LA 70401 – 10am – 6pm – Ashlie Downey 985-549-1616

3 & 17


3

Interpreting Nature Opening ReceptionWorks of John & Nancy PerillouxHammond Regional Arts Center, 217 E Thomas St., Hammond, LA – 5pm – 8pm – Tara Bennett 985-542-7113 www.hammondarts.org

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4

Black Tie AffairTangipahoa African American Heritage Museum, 1600 Phoenix Square, Hammond, LA – 7pm – Delmas Dunn, Sr. 985-542-4259 www.TAAHM.org

4Run for the Pearl Barrel RaceFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com


4,11,18&25 Independence Craft & Farmer’s Market (Every Saturday) 750 E Railroad Ave., Independence, LA 70443 – 8:30am – 1pm – Greg



http://www.TAAHM.org/




Gray 985-351-1647 https://www.facebook.com/Independence-Community-Pavilion-Farmers-Market-928948267250754/


7Brown Bag LuncheonRotary Hut, Memorial Park, N 6th St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 12pm – Billie Laird 985-386-2536 www.ponchatoulachamber.com



17La Carreta Hammond - Hot August NightLa Carreta Hammond, 108 NW Railroad Ave., Hammond, LA - 985-350-9966 www.carretarestaurant.com/hammond

18NBHA LA06 Barrel RaceFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com

18Lion Up Summer Release PartyGnarly Barley Brewing, 1709 Corbin Rd., Hammond, LA 70403 – Cari Caramonta 985-875-9613 www.gnarlybeer.com


http://www.carretarestaurant.com/hammond





24Hot August NightDowntown Hammond, LA – DDD Hammond, Chelsea Tallo 985-277-5681 www.dddhammond.com

25ScoutFest 2018Cate Square Park, Hammond, LA – 10am - 2pm – Sandra Badon 985-474-5579

September1

3Dots Team SportingFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com


1,8,15,22&29


2,9,16,23 & 30 Ponchatoula Farmers Market (Every Sunday)





http://www.dddhammond.com/

Country Market, 10 E Pine St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 12pm – 4pm – 985-386-9580 www.facebook.com/PCMFarmersMarket/

3Solomon Disc Fest 2018Solomon Episcopal Conference Center, 54296 Hwy. 445, Loranger, LA 70446- 8am – 5pm –Myra Jenkins Sharpe 985-320-8382 www.seccla.org

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7 – 8

Ponchatoula High FFA Youth RodeoFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com


11Brown Bag LuncheonRotary Hut, Memorial Park, N. 6th St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 12pm –Billie Laird 985-386-2536 www.ponchatoulachamber.com


153rd Annual Hammond Firefighters Local 2361 9/11 Memorial 5KCate Square Park, 219 N Oak St., Hammond, LA 70401 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-hammond-firefighters-local-2361-911-memorial-5k-tickets-47695365121?aff=efbeventtix

15

Art & Wine StrollDowntown Ponchatoula, Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 5pm – 8pm – Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce Billie Laird 985-386-2536 www.ponchatoulachamber.com

15LA Stock Horse AssociationFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com



https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-hammond-firefighters-local-2361-911-memorial-5k-tickets-47695365121?aff=efbeventtix






http://www.seccla.org/


15Tour De Tangipahoa SLU Campus (Cooke Field), Hammond, LA – 6am – 2pm – Hammond Kiwanis Club, Judy Couvillion 985-507-7312 www.hammondkiwanis.org

15Peanut Better Korova Milk PorterGnarly Barley Brewing,1709 Corbin Rd., Hammond, LA - 12 - 5pm - 985-318-0723 www.gnarlybeer.com

15Pollination CelebrationLSUAg Center, 21549 Old Covington Hwy, Hammond, LA – 9am – 3pm – Patricia Pitzer 985-748-9381 http://TPMGA.org/Pollination

28 – 29 TPSO Mounted Division RodeoFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 www.fparena.com

29 RISE Haunted House10342 Hwy 42, Tickfaw, LA 70466 – 985-277-9666 www.risehauntedhouse.com

28Brews Art FestivalHammond Regional Art Center, 217 E Thomas St., Hammond, LA 70401 – Tara Bennett 985-542-7113 www.hammondarts.org

29Kentwood Fall Music FestivalAve. F St., Kentwood, LA 70444 – 1pm – 8pm – Mayor Irma Gordon 985-229-3451 www.disocverkentwoodla.org.

29

Terry Adams BMX Demo at Gnarly BarleyGnarly Barley Brewing 1709 Corbin Rd., Hammond, LA 70403 – 2pm-2:30pm - Cari Caramonta 985-264-9179 https://gnarlybeer.com

October

https://gnarlybeer.com/

http://www.disocverkentwoodla.org/

http://www.risehauntedhouse.com/


http://TPMGA.org/Pollination


http://www.hammondkiwanis.org/

EveryThursday – Saturday

La Carreta Ponchatoula – Live Music (Weekly) La Carreta, 147 NW Railroad Ave., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 6:30pm – 10pm – Saul Rubio 985-350-9966 www.carretaresturant.com/ponchatoula

3 – 7Tangipahoa Parish FairAmite, LA 70422 – 800-617-4501 http://tangipahoaparishfair.org

5


6Southeast Advocates for Family Empowerment (SAFE)“Paws Around the Park”Zemurray Park, Hammond, LA – 9am – Noon – Nydia Holly 985-542-8384

5,6,11,12,13,18,19,20,25,26,27,28&31

RISE Haunted House10342 Hwy 42, Tickfaw, LA 70466 – 985-277-9666 www.risehauntedhouse.com


6,13,20&27







http://tangipahoaparishfair.org/

http://www.carretaresturant.com/ponchatoula

6,13,20&27Liuzza Land Fall Public Day Liuzza Land, 56457 Holden Circle, Amite, LA 70422 – 12pm – 4pm – Tanya Paille 985-284-0722www.liuzzaland.com


6

Play It SafeCate Square Park, Hammond, LA 10am – 1pm – Ashley Miller 985-230-6426 https://www.northoaks.org/Classes-Events/Play-It-Safe/Partner-Portal.aspx?furl=safepartners

6Geaux Pink with Boobs, Bras, and BeersGnarly Barley Brewing, 1709 Corbin Rd., Hammond, LA 70401 – 12pm – 5pm – Cari Caramonta 985-264-9179 https://gnarlybeer.com/

9Ponchatoula Business ExpoLe Fleur de Lis Reception Hall, Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 6pm – 8pm Billie Laird 985-386-2536 www.ponchatoulachamber.com

12Finally Friday Barrel RaceFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com

12Degas Pastel SocietyHammond Regional Arts Center, 217 E Thomas St, Hammond, LA 70401 – Opening Reception 5pm – 8pm – 985-542-7113 www.hammondarts.org





https://www.northoaks.org/Classes-Events/Play-It-Safe/Partner-Portal.aspx?furl=safepartners

https://www.northoaks.org/Classes-Events/Play-It-Safe/Partner-Portal.aspx?furl=safepartners


http://www.liuzzaland.com/

13

Southeastern Louisiana University HomecomingSoutheastern Louisiana University, Friendship Circle & Strawberry Stadium – Homecoming Parade begins at 12pm; Kick-off at 4pm – Jenni O’Neil 985-549-2150 www.southeastern.edu/news_media/events/homecoming/

17Free Bully Defense ClassDiBenedetto’s Karate, Hammond, LA & Amite, LA- Cindy DiBendetto 985-340-9023 www.facebook.com/DKJLA

18

Bling a Pair to Save a PairHammond Regional Art Center, Hammond, LA – 6:30pm – 9:30pm – Monica 985-969-6743https://www.facebook.com/KreweDaChaChaSisters/

19 – 21

Vintage Market Days of Southeast LouisianaFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 Fri.– Sat. 10am – 5pm & Sun. 10am – 4pm -985-748-5914 http://vintagemarketdays.com/market/se-louisiana/

20 – 21 2018 Hammond Northshore Regional AirshowHammond Northshore Regional Airport, Hammond, LA – 10am – 4pm – David Lobue 985-415-6138 www.hammondairshow.com

26 – 28

Holy Ghost Fall FestHoly Ghost Parish Church & School Grounds, Hammond, LA – Friday 5pm – 11pm, Saturday 10am – 10pm & Sunday 11am – 6pm – Micah Bujol 985-345-3360 www.hgschool.org

274th Annual Cruisin’ the Tracks Car ShowFestival Square, 312 E Railroad Ave., Independence, LA 70443 – 10am – 2pm – John Polito, Jr. 985-634-4257 www.independencelachamber.com

http://www.independencelachamber.com/

http://www.hgschool.org/

http://www.hammondairshow.com/

http://vintagemarketdays.com/market/se-louisiana/

https://www.facebook.com/KreweDaChaChaSisters/

http://www.facebook.com/DKJLA

http://www.southeastern.edu/news_media/events/homecoming/

27GnarBQ 2018Gnarly Barley Brewing, 1709 Corbin Rd., Hammond, LA 70403 – Cari Caramonta 985-264-9179 https://gnarlybeer.com

27-28Old Farmers Day Horse & Mule Pulling Contest56136 Loranger Rd., Loranger, LA 70446 – 9am – 4pm – Kristin Brunett Harvard 985-878-9343 www.oldfarmersday.com

27 – 29 3Dots Team SportingFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com

27-28Old Farmers Day Horse & Mule Pulling Contest56136 Loranger Rd., Loranger, LA 70446 – 9am – 4pm – Barbara Brunett 985-878-2360 www.oldfarmersday.com

28Celtic Gathering Hosted by Krewe of ErinRosaryville Kateri Hall & Outdoors, Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – Myra March 985-507-7823 - https://www.facebook.com/Krewe-of-Erin-284807702331/

To Be Announced

Bon AppetitAmite, LA 70422 – Amite Chamber of Commerce 985-748-5537 – www.amitechamber.org

November2 Gospel Music Fest (1st Friday of each Month)

13101 Hwy 442 W, Tickfaw, LA 70466 – Doors Open at 5:30pm & Singing

http://www.amitechamber.org/

https://www.facebook.com/Krewe-of-Erin-284807702331/

http://www.oldfarmersday.com/


http://www.oldfarmersday.com/


Begins at 6:30pm – Barbara Vaughn 985-974-0507 www.mvmgoodnews.com

2 – 3

Fall Swamp Pop Music FestivalHidden Oaks Family Campground, 21544 Hwy 190 E, Hammond, LA 70401- Fri. Evening & Sat. 11am – 11pm – 985-345-9244 www.hiddenoaksfamilycampground.com

2 – 3

Antique Trade Days Arts & Crafts FairDowntown Commuter Parking Lot, SE Railroad Ave., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – Fri. – Sun. 9am – 5pm – Billie Laird 985-386-2536 www.ponchatoulachamber.com

3Celebrating the Written WordHammond Regional Arts Center, Hammond, LA – 10am – 2pm – 985-542-7113 www.hammondarts.org

3

Community Day 15 Mile Yard SaleHwy 445/Husser, Hwy 10/Wilmer & Friendship Church Road – 7am – 1pm – Renee Vernon 985-981-0766 https://www.facebook.com/husserwilmer15mileyardsale/

3Learn to Homebrew Day, Extended HoursGnarly Barley Brewing, 1709 Corbin Rd., Hammond, LA 70403 – Cari Caramonta 985-875-9613 – www.gnarlybeer.com

3Missoula Children’s Theatre: Alice in WonderlandColumbia Theatre, Hammond, LA 985-543-4371 www.columbiatheatre.org

3Model & Toy Train ShowFirst Baptist Church Gymnasium, 325 E Pine St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 9am – 3pm – Sheila Osburn 985-626-1768 www.tca-louisianachapter.org



http://www.tca-louisianachapter.org/


https://www.facebook.com/husserwilmer15mileyardsale/



http://www.hiddenoaksfamilycampground.com/


3,4,10,11,17,18,23,24&25

Louisiana Renaissance Festival46468 River Rd., Hammond, LA 70401 – 9:45am to Dusk – Louisiana Renaissance Festival Office 985-429-9992 www.larf.net

3 – 4 & 9 – 10 RISE Haunted House10342 Hwy 42, Tickfaw, LA 70466 – 985-277-9666 www.risehauntedhouse.com

4,11,18&25Ponchatoula Farmers Market (Every Sunday)Country Market, 10 E Pine St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 12pm – 4pm – 985-386-9580 www.facebook.com/PCMFarmersMarket/

10

Dog Adoption Day at Gnarly Barley BrewingGnarly Barley Brewing, 1709 Corbin Rd., Hammond, LA 70403 – Cari Caramonta 985-875-9613 – www.gnarlybeer.com

10

Jolly Jingles MarketSoutheastern Louisiana University, 1305 N. General Pershing, Hammond, LA 70401 – 985-542-2144 – 9am – 5pm www.jaofhammond.com/jollyjingles

10KidZartHammond Regional Arts Center, Hammond, LA – 10am – 12pm – 985-542-7113 www.hammondarts.org

10 Middendorf’s Manchac Run5K, 10K, 10 Mile, Manchac, LA – www.nolarunning.com

10Open 4D Barrel RaceFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com

10

Stand Up Dog Comedy at Gnarly BarleyGnarly Barley Brewing, 1709 Corbin Rd., Hammond, LA 70403 – Cari Caramonta 985-875-9613 – www.gnarlybeer.com

11 Tangi Animal Friends Mutts & Music Jazz Brunch



http://www.nolarunning.com/


http://www.jaofhammond.com/jollyjingles




http://www.larf.net/

Le Fleur De Lis, 111 N 6th St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – Noon – 3pm – 985-635-2977 www.tangianimalfriends.org

13Free Joint Pain Seminar – Paul van Deventer, MDCate Street Seafood Station, Hammond, LA – 6pm – 8pm – Nina Aucion 833-762-6848

15

Chamber After HoursLouisiana Renaissance Festival, 46468 River Rd., Hammond, LA 70404 – 4 :30pm – 6:30pm – 985-542-7520Register Now: http://business.hammondchamber.org/events/details/after-hours-1583

16Fine & Functional Opening ReceptionHammond Regional Arts Center, Hammond, LA – 5pm – 8pm – 985-542-7113 www.hammondarts.org

16Starry November NightDowntown Hammond, LA –Hammond Downtown Development District – 6 pm - Chelsea Tallo 985-277-5681 www.dddhammond.com

16La Carreta - Starry November NightDowntown Hammond, LA – Saul Rubio 985-350-9966www.carretarestaurant.com/hammond

17 – 18 Camp Moore Reenactment & Living History Event Camp Moore Museum, 70640 Camp Moore Rd., Tangipahoa, LA 70465 –985-229-3438 www.campmoorela.com

17 – 18

Jambalaya Classic Cow ShowFlorida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 – 985-748-5914 www.fparena.com

24Shop Small SaturdayAmite, LA 70422 – Amite Chamber of Commerce 985-748-5537 www.amitechamber.org



http://www.campmoorela.com/

http://www.carretarestaurant.com/hammond



http://www.tangianimalfriends.org/

24Shop Small SaturdayDowntown Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 10am – 3pm – 985-386-2536 Billie Laird www.ponchatoulachamber.com

24Small Business Saturday Downtown Hammond, LA – Hammond DDD, Chelsea Tallo 985-277-5681 www.dddhammond.com

30Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony / Sitting with SantaDowntown Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 6pm – 8pm –Billie Laird 985-386-2536 www.ponchatoulachamber.com

30Playing the Staircase: Bill RobinsonHammond Regional Arts Center, Hammond, LA – 6pm – 8pm – 985-542-7113 www.hammondarts.org

December1,8,15,22&29

Hammond Farmers Market (Every Saturday)#2 W Thomas St., Hammond, LA – 8am – 12pm – Olivia Graziano 985-277-5682 http://dddhammond.com/events/hammond-farmers-market

1,2,8 & 9Louisiana Renaissance Festival46468 River Rd., Hammond, LA 70401 – 9:45am to Dusk – Louisiana Renaissance Festival Office 985-429-9992 www.larf.net

1 Hammond Christmas ParadeDowntown Hammond, LA – 985-277-5601 http://hammonfrotary.com

2 Amite Parade of Homes/Parade of Businesses Amite, LA 70422 – 1pm – 5pm – Amite Chamber of Commerce 985-748-

http://hammonfrotary.com/

http://www.larf.net/






5537 www.amitechamber.org

2The Nutcracker TeaLe Fleur De Lis Reception Hall & Catering, 111 N 6th St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 2pm – 4pm www.hammondballet.com

2,9,16,23&30Ponchatoula Farmers Market (Every Sunday)Country Market, 10 E Pine St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 12pm – 4pm – 985-386-9580 www.facebook.com/PCMFarmersMarket/

3 – 7 Shop Local Artist Week Downtown Hammond, LA –Hammond DDD, Chelsea Tallo 985-277-5681 www.dddhammond.com

7


7 – 8 Hammond Ballet Company’s The NutcrackerColumbia Theatre, Hammond, LA 985-543-4371 – 7pm www.columbiatheatre.org

7,8,15 & 16One Night in Bethlehem Outdoor Live Nativity Production47096 Randall Rd., Hammond, LA 70401 – Dana Sartin 985-345-0366 www.onenightinbethlehem.net

6Amite Christmas ParadeAmite Chamber of Commerce, Amite, LA 70422 – 6pm – 985-748-5537 www.amitechamber.org

8

2nd Annual PARD Arts & Craft ShowPonchatoula, LA 70454 – 10am – 5pm - https://www.facebook.com/events/926454104223077/?event_time_id=926454114223076

https://www.facebook.com/events/926454104223077/?event_time_id=926454114223076

https://www.facebook.com/events/926454104223077/?event_time_id=926454114223076

http://www.onenightinbethlehem.net/




http://www.hammondballet.com/


8Ponchatoula Christmas ParadeDowntown Ponchatoula, LA 70454 – 5pm - Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce 985-386-2536 Billie Laird www.ponchatoulachamber.com

10 Kentwood Christmas ParadeHWY 38, Kentwood, LA 70444 – 6pm – Rotary President/Police Chief Michael Kazarooni 985-229-6305 www.discoverkentwood.com

10

Pancakes With Santa Southeastern Louisiana University Pennington Student Activity Center, 1350 N General Pershing, Hammond, LA 70401- 9am – 11am - – www.joaofhammond.com

10 Kentwood Christmas ParadeHWY 38, Kentwood, LA 70444 – 6pm – Rotary President/Police Chief Michael Kazarooni 985-229-6305 www.discoverkentwood.com

14

LPO’s Yuletide CelebrationColumbia Theatre, Hammond, LA 985-543-4371 – 7:30pm www.columbiatheatre.org

15Reindeer Run 2018 Cate Square Park, 200 W Charles St., Hammond, LA 70401 – 8am – 11am – www.active.com

http://www.active.com/


http://www.joaofhammond.com/



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