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January 17-19, 2008
Ascension Parish 4-H Live Stock Show
B Arena and 4-H Building
This livestock show only involves the 4-H members in Ascension Parish; they will show their animals in preparation for the District and State Shows, it’s a warm up for them. They have a pet day on Thursday the 17th; please contact the Ascension 4-H office at 621-5799 for more information.
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Flo Magee
(225) 621-1700
fmagee@lamardixonexpocenter.com
www.lamardixonexpocenter.com
January 25-27, 2008
TBO Entertainment Monster Truck Show
Ascension Parish Get Ready for High Performance and Power!
This event will include Monster Trucks, FMX Motocross Jumpers, Remote Control Monsters and the Gigantic “Transtormer”.
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Flo Magee
(225) 621-1700
fmagee@lamardixonexpocenter.com
www.lamardixonexpocenter.com
January 31- February 2, 2008
South Central District Livestock Show
B Arena and 4-H Building
The South Central District Livestock Show is the qualifying show for 4-H & FFA members from the surrounding parishes, to qualify them to go to the LSU Ag Center State Livestock Show. They will be showing Market Hogs, Sheep, Goats and Steers, as well as Breeding Sheep, Goats, Sheep, Beef Cattle and Dairy Cattle. The animals arrive on Thursday and some judging begins around 2pm, on Friday and Saturday the judging starts at 8 am.
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Flo Magee
(225) 621-1700
fmagee@lamardixonexpocenter.com
www.lamardixonexpocenter.com
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February 2, 2008
J. W. Henry Bull Riding
D Arena
The Hell or High Water Broncs and Bulls Roughstock Tour is great entertainment if you like bull riding and bucking horses, it’s great family fun. The show begins at 7:30 pm and ends around 10 pm.
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Flo Magee(225) 621-1700
fmagee@lamardixonexpocenter.com
www.lamardixonexpocenter.com
February 9-16, 2008
LSU State Livestock Show
All Facilities
The LSU AgCenter State Livestock Show is the culminating point for the 4-H and FFA exhibitors that have groomed and fed their animals to get them to this point. We will have approximately 3,000 exhibitors with the families coming down to watch the young people show their animals. You can come and walk thru the barns and visit with them as they prepare their animals for their classes. The animals begin arriving on Saturday the 9th and showing begins at 3 pm that day and continues thru the 16th.
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Flo Magee(225) 621-1700
fmagee@lamardixonexpocenter.com
www.lamardixonexpocenter.com
February 21-24, 28, 29, March 1, 2008
The Odd Couple
A Neil Simon Comedy - When Oscar, a recently divorced, compulsive slob sportswriter, invited Felix a fastidious, hypochondriac news writer, to share his apartment all manner of hilarity ensues.
Pasqua Theatre / Gonzales
Contact: Mattie Olson (225) 647-1230
www.ascensioncommunitytheatre.org
February 22-24, 2008
S.E. High School Rodeo
This Rodeo is a pre-qualifier for local and area high school participants to get to the La. State High School Rodeo Finals to be held at Lamar-Dixon in 2008. The Rodeo performance times are 7 pm on Friday, Feb. 22nd; 9 am Saturday, they will run slack and the performance will be at 7 pm that evening; 9am Sunday, will be the Junior contestants, with the final performance at 1 pm.
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Flo Magee(225) 621-1700
fmagee@lamardixonexpocenter.com
www.lamardixonexpocenter.com
February 23-24, 2008
Classic Arms Gun & Knife Show
The first of four gun and knife shows done at the facility each year. They have approximately 65 to 70 vendors each show and the Trade Mart Bldg. is full of other items as well as guns and knives.
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Flo Magee(225) 621-1700
fmagee@lamardixonexpocenter.com
www.lamardixonexpocenter.com
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March 1-2, 2008
LASHA Spring Horse Show
The Louisiana Saddlebred Horse Association puts this show on and offers classes for Saddlebreds, Roadsters and Road Ponies, Hackney Ponies and Harness Ponies. The times on this event will be listed on our website closer to time for the show.
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Flo Magee(225) 621-1700
fmagee@lamardixonexpocenter.com
www.lamardixonexpocenter.com
March 6-9, 2008Louisiana Sportsmen’s Show & Festival
The ORIGINAL SOUTH’S LARGEST HUNTING-FISHING-BOATING EXTRAVAGANZA! The 29th Annual Louisiana Sportsmen’s Show is Louisiana’s original sport fishing, hunting and boat show offering the general public the largest and newest selection of sport fishing gear, boats and hunting equipment at special discount prices. There will be two music stages featuring Blue Grass & Cajun Music, an outdoor cooking area featuring famous Louisiana restaurants such as Drago’s, Hilton Hotel, Galatoire’s, Zea’s and more, family oriented hands-on activities, the Great Cat Adventure featuring a full display of wild North American & Asian Tigers and Leopards that can be viewed in their natural habitat, photos can be taken with ‘Baby Tigers’, and new this year, Live Moto Cross.
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Bob Del Giorno(504) 464-7363
bob@lasportsmenshow.com
www.lasportsmenshow.com
March 7-9, 2008
Louisiana’s Horseman’s Expo
A great event for horse lovers, filled with shopping, lectures, demonstrations and various competitions. Anyone interested in participating in this event, should contact Ruby Halter at rhalter@bellsouth.net.
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Flo Magee(225) 621-1700
fmagee@lamardixonexpocenter.com
www.lamardixonexpocenter.com
March 28-30, 2008
Sorrento Volunteer Fire Dept. 24th Annual Trail Ride & Dances
Bring your families and enjoy a weekend of fun. Horses and wagons welcome! Live Band Friday and Saturday. Plenty of food & drinks available. Proceeds used for the upkeep of firefighting equipment & supplies for the Sorrento Volunteer Fire Department.
Reynolds Lambert Park / Sorrento
Contact: Cody Landry(225) 223-7609
clandry@sorrentofd.org
www.sorrentofd.org
March 28-29, 2008
Cajun Cutting Horse Association
Cutting Horse contest begins judging at 9am each day; they will have various classes that they compete in, usually lasting until around 5 pm.
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Flo Magee(225) 621-1700
fmagee@lamardixonexpocenter.com
www.lamardixonexpocenter.com
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April 3-6, 2008
Magnolia Classic Arabian Horse Show
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Flo Magee(225) 621-1700
fmagee@lamardixonexpocenter.com
www.lamardixonexpocenter.com
April 5 & 6, 2008
Art, Antiques & Authors
This festival will feature local authors, artists and antiques. There will be musical entertainment, food, Political Cook-Off, Civil War Reenactment, Historic Tours, Dog Show, Children's Treasure Hunt and other activities. There will also be a special booth selling second hand books; all proceeds will be donated to the New Orleans Library. Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm; Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Crescent Park / Donaldsonville
Contact: Becky Katz(225) 473-4814
dvillecoc@bellsouth.net
www.donaldsonvillecoc.org
April 12, 2008Swamp Celts’ Festival & Games
Music, Dancing, Pipers - Tartan Day Weekend. Scott’s & Irish clans. 9 am - 6 pm. – All proceeds go to helping promote the mission of the Celtic Society of Louisiana.
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Nancy Davis(225) 927-1453
mayosligo@yahoo.com
www.swampcelts.com
April 19, 2008
Art Gumbo Market
This is an open air market joining the farmer’s and the artists. It features fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, and more with original Art and Gifts. There are painting artists, wood carvers, potters, jewelry, fabric art, soaps & candles, gourd art, folk art, photography, wood builders, & Dolls. Musical entertainment provided. Children’s Activity booth.
14040 Airline Highway, Gonzales
Contact: Donna Braud(225) 644-8496
artgumbomarket@yahoo.com
www.artgumbo.org
April 20, 2008
Ascension Catholic School Fair – “Rue De La Roux”
Food Festival; Games for Kids; Silent Auction; Auction with homemade wood crafts, such as tables, chairs, swings, armoires, etc.; and a Talent Show
South Louisiana Fair Grounds / Donaldsonville
Contact: Dawn Caballero(225) 473-9227
April 24-27 May 1-3, 2008
Godspell
Second Stage Musical Production – A musical celebration of the gospel of St. Matthew.
Pasqua Community Theatre / Gonzales
Contact: Mattie Olson(225) 647-1230
www.ascensioncommunitytheatre.org
April 25-27, 2008
Native American Powwow
A Native American Powwow is a celebration of Native traditions featuring drum music, singing, dancing, crafts, story-telling, flute music and Native American food specialties. Open to the public. Come Join us and gain insight into Native American traditions! Friday 5:00pm-11:00pm; Saturday 11:00am-11:00pm; Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm - Arena B
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Deb Milam(504) 837-6085
djpm2@cox.net
www.liha-news.com
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May 3-4, 2008
Avian Extravaganza Bird Fair
Exotic Bird Fair - Birds, toys, food, cages and treats from vendors around the country.
This is the largest Bird Fair around. Anyone in line at 9:00 am Saturday will receive a ticket for $100.00 gift certificate to be given away at 9:30 am Saturday.
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Dan Ducote
(225) 572-2561
dan@parrotplace.com
www.avianextravaganza.com
May 17, 2008
Art Gumbo Market
This is an open air market joining the farmer’s and the artists. It features fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, and more with original Art and Gifts. There are painting artists, wood carvers, potters, jewelry, fabric art, soaps & candles, gourd art, folk art, photography, wood builders, & Dolls. Musical entertainment provided. Children’s Activity booth.
14040 Airline Highway, Gonzales
Contact: Donna Braud
(225) 644-8496
artgumbomarket@yahoo.com
www.artgumbo.org
May 17, 2008
The World’s Largest Crawfish Boil TM
“The World’s Largest Crawfish Boil TM” is a Celebration of Louisiana Crawfish, products and music. The $10 admission charge includes entertainment by live bands, and 3lbs of Louisiana boiled Crawfish. This event is sponsored by New Country 100.7
and Louisiana Crawfish & Promotion Board.
Lamar Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Darrell Picou
(225) 338-9898
Jacque.butler@gbcradio.com
www.newcountry1007.com
May 22-25, 2008
Jambalaya Festival
One of the largest festivals in the state, the Jambalaya Festival features many activities that highlight the varied heritage and cultures of the area, including live music, stage shows, carnival fun. The highlight of the event is the cooking contest, with entrants vying for the title of “World Jambalaya Cooking Champion.”
Jambalaya Park / Gonzales
Contact: Jambalaya Festival Association
(225) 647-2937
www.jambalayafestival.org
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June 13-15, 2008Juneteenth Family Reunion and Festival
This is a cultural heritage celebration of freedom. It begins with a Talent Show on Friday. Throughout the weekend there will be live music, a Children’s Village, Arts & Crafts, African Dancers & Historical Exhibits. Sunday all day Live Gospel Music.
Louisiana Square / Donaldsonville
Contact: Kathe Hambrick(225) 474-5553
aamuseum@bellsouth.net
www.africanamericanmuseum.org
June 12-21, 2008
59th Annual Dodge Louisiana High School Finals Rodeo
Cowboys and cowgirls representing high schools from all regions of Louisiana will compete for the title of state champion in each of 12 different rodeo events. The top 4 contestants in each event earn the right to represent Louisiana at the National High School Finals Rodeo in Springfield, IL. Rodeo events will include Bull Riding, Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Team Roping, Tie-down Calf Roping, Breakaway Calf Roping, Goat Tying, Steer Wrestling, Boy’s Cutting and Girl’s Cutting. This is an extremely family-oriented event and will be great fun for kids of all ages. Rodeo performances nightly June 15 – 21.
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Martha Robertson(225) 721-3209
martha.h.robertson@exxonmobile.com
www.lamardixonexpocenter.com
June 19-21, 2008
Western Trade Days at the High School Finals Rodeo
This trade show is being held in conjunction with the 59th Annual Dodge Louisiana High School Finals Rodeo. All manner of food, crafts, clothing, jewelry, animal supplies & track, horse trailers and farm implements will be displayed and sold at this event. Booth rentals are available. Sponsored by the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association.
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Mindy Hetzel(337) 370-9955
June 19, 2008
Red Hot Night
This is a celebration of the heat of summer in Louisiana with a RED HOT ART NIGHT featuring a Red, Hot, Fiery art display, Red Hot food & refreshments, Red Hot silent auction, Red Hot entertainment, & definitely Red Hot door prizes. Red Hot Artisans will be featured under the trees around the grounds. So wear something RED and join in the Free Red Hot fun.
River Region Art Gallery / Gonzales
Contact: Donna Braud(225) 644-8496
artgumbomarket@yahoo.com
www.artgumbo.org
June 21, 2008
Art Gumbo Market
This is an open air market joining the farmer’s and the artists. It features fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, and more with original Art and Gifts. There are painting artists, wood carvers, potters, jewelry, fabric art, soaps & candles, gourd art, folk art, photography, wood builders, & Dolls. Musical entertainment provided. Children’s Activity booth.
14040 Airline Highway, Gonzales
Contact: Donna Braud(225) 644-8496
artgumbomarket@yahoo.com
www.artgumbo.org
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July 3, 2008
Come 4th on the 3rd Donaldsonville Fireworks & Fais DoDo
Annual event featuring a fireworks show over the levee, family fun, entertainment, and contests. Lots of food and activities for everyone to enjoy!
Crescent Park / Donaldsonville
Contact: Liz Eure
c/o City of Donaldsonville
(225) 473-4247
LizEure@bellsouth.net
July 18 & 19, 2008
Deep South Crane and Rigging Swamp Pop Music Festival
Two day indoor music festival benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation featuring the finest in Swamp Pop & South Louisiana Music, a Jambalaya Association Cook- Off, Car Show, Poker Run and a Swamp Pop Festival Queen Pageant. Rain or shine come out and enjoy the music in our fully air-conditioned facility! For the uninitiated, “swamp pop” is a blend of Rhythm and Blues, Hillbilly, Cajun, and Creole music that originated in the 1950’s. Friday 5:00pm-1:00am; Saturday 10:00am-1:00am
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Erin Achberger
(225) 769-9994 or 877-753-9990
baton-rouge@cff.org
www.swamppopmusicfest.com
July 19, 2008
Art Gumbo Market
This is an open air market joining the farmer’s and the artists. It features fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, and more with original Art and Gifts. There are painting artists, wood carvers, potters, jewelry, fabric art, soaps & candles, gourd art, folk art, photography, wood builders, & Dolls. Musical entertainment provided. Children’s Activity booth.
14040 Airline Highway, Gonzales
Contact: Donna Braud
(225) 644-8496
artgumbomarket@yahoo.com
www.artgumbo.org
July 31, August 1-3, August 7-9, 2008
Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
Summer Musical - A “must see” for all ages.
Pasqua Theatre / Gonzales
Contact: Mattie Olson
(225) 647-1230
www.ascensioncommunitytheatre.org
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August 16, 2008
Art Gumbo Market
This is an open air market joining the farmer’s and the artists. It features fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, and more with original Art and Gifts. There are painting artists, wood carvers, potters, jewelry, fabric art, soaps & candles, gourd art, folk art, photography, wood builders, & Dolls. Musical entertainment provided. Children’s Activity booth.
14040 Airline Highway, Gonzales
Contact: Donna Braud(225) 644-8496
artgumbomarket@yahoo.com
www.artgumbo.org
August 23, 2008
Dreams Come True- Na-Na-Sha Dance
A fun time, dance to music of the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s and watch the great performance of Na-Na-Sha. Plenty of food & drinks. Dress like 50’s if you wish. Wear your dancing shoes and dance all night long. We are a local group the grant “Dreams” to children with life-threatening illnesses. For 25 years we have granted over 500 local dreams. Doors Open 6:30 Dance 8:00pm till midnight.
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Max Himmel(225) 346-4311
mhimmel@himmels.com
www.dreamscometrueinc.org
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September 13, 2008
Give Kids Hope Celebration
The Give Kids Hope Celebration is a celebration for all of our kids and CASA Volunteers in Ascension Parish. There will be live music, food and drinks, games, door prizes, and much more for children and adults to participate in. The event is open to the public. Please come and celebrate the children of Ascension Parish with us. Hours 10:00am-1:00pm
Jambalaya Park / Gonzales
Contact: Stephanie Breeden(225) 647-2005
sbreeden@childadv.net
www.childadv.net
September 20, 2008
Art Gumbo Market
This is an open air market joining the farmer’s and the artists. It features fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, and more with original Art and Gifts. There are painting artists, wood carvers, potters, jewelry, fabric art, soaps & candles, gourd art, folk art, photography, wood builders, & Dolls. Musical entertainment provided. Children’s Activity booth.
14040 Airline Highway, Gonzales
Contact: Donna Braud(225) 644-8496
artgumbomarket@yahoo.com
www.artgumbo.org
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October 3-5, 2008
St. Theresa of Avila School Fair - “Festival of Friends”
Held on the church and school grounds of St. Theresa of Avila, the fair features good food, music, rides, games for children, country store, silent auction, Mi Mi Bingo, Money Wheel and Fun Run- Alcohol Free- No Admission - Lots of good food and music.
St. Theresa of Avila School / Gonzales
Contact: Barbara Melancon(225) 647-2803 or (225) 647-8035
barbaramelancon@st-theresa.com
www.st-theresa.com
October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2008
Pumpkin Patch
Bring the kids and let them choose their own pumpkin for a small fee! Then let the kids have their pictures taken by a professional photographer with a real scenic pumpkin background complete with hay, scarecrows and pumpkins. Bales of hay are also available for purchase. Open 9:00am-1:00pm
Historic Crescent Park / Donaldsonville
Contact: Melissa Daigle(225) 806-7220
melissa.daigle@charter.net
October 10-12, 2008
Boucherie Festival
Come and join us for the 31st Annual Boucherie Festival, hosted by the Sorrento Lions Club! There will be great food, music, rides, arts and crafts, beauty queens, a parade on Saturday morning, and the crowning of the yearly crackling and jambalaya cooking contest winners on Sunday! Proceeds benefit the numerous charitable endeavor’s of the Sorrento Lions Club. So be sure to come by and pass a good time!!
Reynolds-Lambert Park - Ascension Civic Center / Sorrento
Contact: Fern Barnett
(225) 675-8515 (Home)
(225) 675-5337 (Work)
www.eatel.net/~fred/boucherie/
October 10-12, 2008
Sunshine Festival
The three day festival will offer rides, a midway, and live entertainment. Several local organizations participate with school groups joining in with their dance teams, et. Gate Admission: $2.00
Old LA State Fair Grounds / Donaldsonville
Contact: Becky Katz
(225) 473-4814
dvillecoc@bellsouth.net
www.donaldsonvillecoc.org
October 11 & 12, 2008
Awesome Art In Autumn Gardens Festival
Awesome Art in Autumn Gardens Festival is a lively gathering of Louisiana artisans, musicians, and dancers sprinkled throughout the 34 acre grounds of the historical Houmas House Mansion surrounded with lush greenery, flowers, fountains and lagoons. This is the biggest Art event of the year in Ascension Parish which includes an exhibit of over 300 artworks, over 150 demonstrating artists & entertainers, and a pathway through the gardens filled with arts & crafts booths all along the way. It is a lovely experience of Fine Art, Folk Art, & Performing ARTS intertwined with history and nature. Restaurant on site. Guided mansion tours available.
Houmas House Plantation & Gardens / Burnside
Contact: Donna Braud
(225) 644-8496 (Gallery)
(225) 473-7841 (Houmas House)
artgumbomarket@yahoo.com
www.artgumbo.org
October 18, 2008
Art Gumbo Market
This is an open air market joining the farmer’s and the artists. It features fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, and more with original Art and Gifts. There are painting artists, wood carvers, potters, jewelry, fabric art, soaps & candles, gourd art, folk art, photography, wood builders, & Dolls. Musical entertainment provided. Children’s Activity booth.
14040 Airline Highway, Gonzales
Contact: Donna Braud
(225) 644-8496
artgumbomarket@yahoo.com
www.artgumbo.org
October 24-26,2008
Oktoberfest 2008 Celebration
Join us at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales for the 17th annual Oktoberfest Celebration in the South’s largest, Munich style German Beer Garden. The family oriented atmosphere inside the Trade Mart building has serviced table seating by our friendly wait staff serving you the best German Beer and German Cuisine. You will enjoy music by America’s Premier Oktoberfest Entertainer’s, Alpine Express and the Sauerkrauts. We are happy to bring you this annual event in South Louisiana that brings Germany to you!
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Richard Netzberger
(225) 216-2424
www.oktoberfestla.com
October 25 & 26, 2008
Cajun Village Oktoberfest
Cajun Music & Dancing, Authentic Cajun Food, Arts & Crafts Booths, Pottery Demonstrations, Louisiana Wine Tasting, and Antiques and Specialty Shops. Open to the Public! No entrance Fee!
Cajun Village / Sorrento
Contact: Judy Starrett @ 225-675-5572
Or
Bonnie Cottingham @ 504-559-9766
lapottery@eatel.net
October TBA
Tri State Rodeo Finals
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact:
Flo Magee
(225) 621-1700
fmagee@lamardixonexpocenter.com
www.lamardixonexpocenter.com
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November 6-9, 13-15, 2008
Deathtrap
Ira Levin’s classic thriller offers mounting suspense, and devilishly clever comedy.
Pasqua Community Theatre / Gonzales
Contact: Mattie Olson(225) 647-1230
www.ascensioncommunitytheatre.org
November 15, 2008
Art Gumbo Market
This is an open air market joining the farmer’s and the artists. It features fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, and more with original Art and Gifts. There are painting artists, wood carvers, potters, jewelry, fabric art, soaps & candles, gourd art, folk art, photography, wood builders, & Dolls. Musical entertainment provided. Children’s Activity booth.
14040 Airline Highway, Gonzales
Contact: Donna Braud(225) 644-8496
artgumbomarket@yahoo.com
www.artgumbo.org
November 29 & 30, 2008
Native American Powwow
A Native American Powwow is a celebration of Native traditions featuring drum music, singing, dancing, crafts, story-telling, flute music and Native American food specialties. Open to the public. Come Join us and gain insight into Native American traditions! Friday 5:00pm-11:00pm; Saturday 11:00am-11:00pm; Trade Mart Building
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / Gonzales
Contact: Deb Milam(504) 837-6085
djpm2@cox.net
www.liha-news.com
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December 6, 2008
Art Gumbo Market
This is an open air market joining the farmer’s and the artists. It features fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, and more with original Art and Gifts. There are painting artists, wood carvers, potters, jewelry, fabric art, soaps & candles, gourd art, folk art, photography, wood builders, & Dolls. Musical entertainment provided. Children’s Activity booth.
14040 Airline Highway, Gonzales
Contact: Donna Braud(225) 644-8496
artgumbomarket@yahoo.com
www.artgumbo.org
December 7, 2007
Deck The Halls
This is a celebration of the Holiday Season with an Open House and the Halls have been Decked with all Original ART. “Make ART a Part of your Christmas!” Artisans decorate the tree with all hand made creative Louisiana ornaments. Music and a Christmas sing-a-long will help set the festive mood. Put on your party clothes and join the artists for a Holiday feast.
River Region Art Gallery / Gonzales
Contact: Donna Braud(225) 644-8496
artgumbomarket@yahoo.com
www.artgumbo.org
December 7, 2008
Holiday Tour of Homes
Five to seven area homes will be dressed in Holiday Finery and open to the public.
Historic Donaldsonville
Contact: Pamela Gregoire(225) 473-4814 –Chamber office
pamelagregoire@cox.net
December 13, 2008
Art Gumbo Market
This is an open air market joining the farmer’s and the artists. It features fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, and more with original Art and Gifts. There are painting artists, wood carvers, potters, jewelry, fabric art, soaps & candles, gourd art, folk art, photography, wood builders, & Dolls. Musical entertainment provided. Children’s Activity booth.
14040 Airline Highway, Gonzales
Contact: Donna Braud(225) 644-8496
artgumbomarket@yahoo.com
www.artgumbo.org
December 13, 2008
Donaldsonville Christmas Parade
Begins at Donaldsonville Fair Grounds, ending at Historic Crescent Park where the DDD Farmer’s Market will host Children’s Activities, Santa Pictures, Church Choirs, hot food, beverages and prizes. Toys for Tots will be on hand for drop off.
Begins at Donaldsonville Fair Grounds
Contact: John Rogers(225) 323-4970
jrodger1@bellsouth.net
December 14, 2008The Ascension Christmas Parade
An event for the whole family. The Ascension Christmas Parade brings over 100 floats, school marching bands, Beauty Queens, Horse Groups and Santa with his elves to Gonzales. Sponsored by The Ascension Chamber of Commerce.
Downtown Gonzales
Contact: Chris Scott(225) 647-7487
info@ascensionchamber.com
www.ascensionchamber.com
December 19-21, 2008
Children’s Christmas Program
An original story and production showcasing the talents of the young people in our area.
Pasqua Community Theatre / Gonzales
Contact: Mattie Olson(225) 647-1230
www.ascensioncommunitytheatre.org
December 20, 2008
Art Gumbo Market
This is an open air market joining the farmer’s and the artists. It features fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, and more with original Art and Gifts. There are painting artists, wood carvers, potters, jewelry, fabric art, soaps & candles, gourd art, folk art, photography, wood builders, & Dolls. Musical entertainment provided. Children’s Activity booth.
14040 Airline Highway, Gonzales
Contact: Donna Braud(225) 644-8496
artgumbomarket@yahoo.com
www.artgumbo.org
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Every Saturday
Historic Donaldsonville Farmers Market
Fresh vegetables, local arts, crafts, homemade pies, breads, candies, jams, hot food are just some of the offerings you can find at Historic Crescent Park! Petting zoo is available the 1st Saturday of each month and seasonal activities such as a Pumpkin Patch and Santa pictures are offered. Vendors welcomed! Open 9:00am-1:00pm
Crescent Park, Veterans Blvd. / Donaldsonville
Contact: Melissa Daigle(225) 806-7220
dvillefarmersmarket@live.com
donaldsonvilleddd@cox.net
Every Saturday Beginning April 19
Ascension Fresh Market
An open air market with seasonal fresh produce grown on area farms, unique Louisiana food products, and other food-related items for Ascension Parish and area citizens. Open 8:00am – 12:00pm
14040 Airline Highway, Gonzales
Contact: Tommy Kurtz(225) 675-1750
info@ascensionfreshmarket.org
www.ascensionfreshmarket.org
*As times and dates may vary and are subject to change, please call ahead.
Event updates are available at www.ascensiontourism.com.
Disclaimer for APTC
The Ascension Parish Tourist Commission does not independently verify information contained within this visitors guide and does not warrant the quality or reputation of the services or products offered.
Revised: 1/11/2008
