2012 Events

January
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February
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March
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January

January: Drama Workshops
FUMC of Hammond, 2200 Rue Denise, Hammond, La – 6pm-9pm – Kimberly Sanders 985.517.6637 – www.lcta.biz
 

Every Wednesday: Hammond Cutups Wood Carving
First United Methodist Church, 2200 Rue Denise St, Hammond, La – 1pm-3pm – George or Shirley Will 985.340.0080 www.hammondcutups.com
 

January 6: Mike Vaughn Ministries Concert
13101 Hwy 442W, Tickfaw, La 70466 – 6pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.974.0507 – www.mvmgoodnews.com
 

January 6: Hammond Chamber of Commerce Installation & Awards Luncheon
Twelve Oaks, Southeastern Louisiana University Campus – 11:30am – Hammond Chamber 985.345.4457 – www.hammondchamber.org
 

January 7: Horse-To-Human Relations Showdeo
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – 5pm (Gates open at 3pm) – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

January 13 – 15: Sweetwater Sam’s Winter Break and Kidz Horse Kamp Weekend!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

January 14: Reimers Variety Music Show
Reimers Auditorium (Corner of E Charles & N Cherry St) Hammond, La – 6:30pm-9pm – Jake Drude 985.974.1100
 
January 21: Amite Community Market
Catha Park Corner of Hwy 16 & 51 – 8am-2pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537 – www.amitechamber.org
 

January 21: Once Upon A Time Enchanted Evening
Holy Ghost Community Center – 7pm-10:30pm – Patti Tregle 985.340.9150 – www.lcdcofhammond.org
 

January 23 – February 10: TARC Penny Power
Tangipahoa Parish Schools – School Hours – Jennifer Barnes 985.345.8811 – www.tarc-hammond.com
 

January 27: Champian Fulton Quartet
Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts – 7:30pm – Beanie Stansbury 985.543.4371 – www.columbiatheatre.org
 

January 28 – 29: City-Wide Inventory Clearance Sale
Downtown Ponchatoula – 10am-5pm – Mary Scandurro 985.386.0026 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com
 

January 28: Ladies Felions Champagne Bingo
Southeastern’s Twelve Oaks Cafeteria – 11am-2pm – Kathy L. Pittman 985.549.2150 – www.selu.edu/alumni

February 


February: Drama Workshops
FUMC of Hammond, 2200 Rue Denise, Hammond, La – 6pm-9pm – Kimberly Sanders 985.517.6637 – www.lcta.biz
 

Every Wednesday: Hammond Cutups Wood Carving
First United Methodist Church, 2200 Rue Denise St, Hammond, La – 1pm-3pm – George or Shirley Will 985.340.0080 -www.hammondcutups.com
 

February 1 – 28: New Artist Exhibition
The Oak Street Gallery, 111 N Oak St, Hammond, La – 8am-5pm – Pat Macaluso 985.345.0251 – www.theoakstreetgallery.com
 

February 3: Mike Vaughn Ministries Concert
13101 Hwy 442W, Tickfaw, La 70466 – 6pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.974.0507 – www.mvmgoodnews.com
 

February 4: Horse-To-Human Relations Showdeo
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – 5pm (Gates open at 3pm) – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

February 4: Krewe of Omega Ball
SLU Twelve Oaks – 8pm-12am – Joyce Smith 985.345.3442 – www.kreweofomega.org
 

February 4: Mask Making Workshop
1905 W Thomas St, Hammond, La – 10am-2pm – Anna Pfeil 985.634.8122 – www.theoctacians.com
 

February 5: Sweetwater Sam’s Super Bowl Party!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

February 10: February Fun Fever
Chesterton Square, Ponchatoula, La – 5pm – Paula Gauthreaux 985.974.7674 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com
 

February 10: Hairspray
Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts – 7:30pm – Beanie Stansbury 985.543.4366 – www.columbiatheatre.org
 

February 10: Mask Making Workshop
The Octavians Studio – 6pm-9pm – Anna Pfeil 985.634.8122 – www.theoctavians.com

February 10 – March 7: Hammond Art Guild Golden Jubilee Open Show
Hammond Regional Art Center, 217 E. Thomas, Hammond, La - Reception February 10 from 6pm-8pm – Margaret Cohen 985.229.4156 – www.hamartguild.com 
 

February 10 – 12: Sweetwater Sam’s Valentine Weekend!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 
February 11: Reimers Variety Music Show
Reimers Auditorium (Corner of E Charles & N Cherry St) Hammond, La – 6:30pm-9pm – Jake Drude 985.974.1100
 

February 17 – 20: Sweetwater Sam’s Mardi Gras Madness
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

February 17: 26th Annual Krewe of Omega Parade
Starting at SLU University Center and following the Official Hammond Parade Route – 6:30pm – Joyce Smith 985.345.3442
 

February 18: Amite Community Market
Catha Park Corner of Hwy 16 & 51 – 8am-2pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537 – www.amitechamber.org
 

February 18: Mater Dolorosa Annual Steak Dinner
Mater Dolorosa School Gym – 6:30pm – Janette Patanella 985.878.4295 – www.mdeagles.org
 

February 20: Pet Parade & Family Fun Fest
Zemurray Park, Hammond, La – 9am-2pm – JoAnna T. Pesson 985.748.9381 – www.lsuagcenter.com/tangipahoa
 

February 25-27: Yogi Bear’s Rake & Bake Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

February 25: Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center 18 Parish Regional Spelling Bee
Southeastern Student Union Theater – 2pm – Kim Walker 985.340.9150 – www.spellingbee.com
 

February 25: The Italian Festival Ball
SLU Ballroom, SLU Campus – 7pm-12am – Veda Abene 985.542.7052 – www.theitlainfestivalorg.com
 

February 25: Automotive Vechicles and Parts Swap Meet and Sale
I-12 Flea Market, Hammond, LA  – 9am - 3pm – Gordon Courtney 225.333.7639  

February 25: The National Players Tour 63: John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men
Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts – 7:30pm – Beanie Stansbury 985.543.4366 – www.columbiatheatre.org
 

February 26: Camellia Garden Stroll
LSU Ag Center’s Hammond Research Station, 21549 Old Covington Hwy – 1pm-4pm – Sandra Benjamin 985.748.9381 – www.lsuagcenter.com

March 


March: Drama Workshops
FUMC of Hammond, 2200 Rue Denise, Hammond, La – 6pm-9pm – Kimberly Sanders 985.517.6637 – www.lcta.biz
 

Every Wednesday: Hammond Cutups Wood Carving
First United Methodist Church, 2200 Rue Denise St, Hammond, La – 1pm-3pm – George or Shirley Will 985.340.0080 - www.hammondcutups.com
 

Every 2nd and 4th Saturday: Hammond Farmer’s/Crafts Market
Corner of W. Thomas St and S.W. Railroad Ave, Downtown Hammond – 9am-3pm – Terry Lynn Smith 985.277.5680 – www.dddhammond.com
 

March 2: Mike Vaughn Ministries Concert
13101 Hwy 442W, Tickfaw, La 70466 – 6pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.974.0507 – www.mvmgoodnews.com
 

March 2-4: Yogi Bear’s Cochon de Lait
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

March 3: Horse-To-Human Relations Showdeo
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – 5pm (Gates open at 3pm) – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

March 2 – 4: Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days, Arts & Crafts Fair
Downtown Ponchatoula, La – 9am-5pm – Mary Scandurro 985.386.0026 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com
 

March 7 – 8: TARC Radiothon
Tangi 96.5FM – 7am-6pm – Jennifer Barnes 985.345.8811 – www.tarc-hammond.com
 

March 9 – 11: Sweetwater Sam’s Cowboy Jamboree!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

March 9 – 11:  Yogi’s Alumni Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

March 9: The Hullabahoos
Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts – 7:30pm – Beanie Stansbury 985.543.4366 – www.columbiatheatre.org
 

March 9 – 12: The Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival
Downtown Independence – Friday 5pm-12am, Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday 11am-7pm – Jimmy Gregory 985.634.6696 – www.indysicilianfest.com
 

March 10: Reimers Variety Music Show
Reimers Auditorium (Corner of E Charles & N Cherry St) Hammond, La – 6:30pm-9pm – Jake Drude 985.974.1100
 

March 10: Tangipahoa Spring Garden Day
LSU Ag Center’s Hammond Research Station, 21549 Old Covington Hwy – 9am-3pm – Sandra Benjamin 985.748.9381 – www.lsuagcenter.com
 

March 16 – 18: Amite Oyster Festival
Downtown Amite – Friday 5pm-11pm, Saturday 10am-11pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm – Carol Brooke 985.748.7156
 

March 16 – 18: Yogi Bear’s Irish/Italian Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

March 16 – 18: Sweetwater Sam’s St. Patrick’s Weekend!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

March 16 – 18: Strawberry Jam'n Toast to the Arts
46468 River Road, Hammond, LA (Louisiana Renaissance Festival Grounds) – Ruth Rolling 985.974-0630 – www.strawberryjam.org  

March 17: Amite Community Market
Catha Park Corner of Hwy 16 & 51 – 8am-2pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537 – www.amitechamber.com
 

March 17: Ponchatoula High School Football Boosters Gumbo Cook-off
Downtown Ponchatoula, Along RR Tracks – 5am-5pm – Anthony Mercante 985.351.3475 – www.ponchatoulafootball.com
 

March 17: Southern Style Racetrack and Mudd Bogg
56136 Loranger Road, Loranger, La 70446 – 6pm – Todd Victor Brunett 985.878.9343 – www.southernstyleracetrack-muddbogg.com
 

March 17: Krewe of Erin Ponchatoula St. Patrick’s Parade
Downtown Ponchatoula, La – 10:30am – Bryan T. McMahon 985.386.2877 – www.ponchatoula.com/ptimes
 

March 17: Hammond Rotary 10K
Cate Square Park Downtown, 200 East Charles St., Hammond, La – 8am – Ron Taylor 985.687.3418 

March 18: St. Joseph Altar
Our Lady of Pompeii Church – 12pm-2pm – JoAnn Bonura 985.345.8957 – www.ourladyofpompeii.net
 

March 23 – 24: Hammond Smokin’ Blues & BBQ Challenge
Downtown Hammond – Jennifer Barnes 985.345.8811 – www.hammondbluesandbbq.com
 

March 23 – 24: Bayou Chevy Classic Car Show
Quality Inn & Conference Center, Hammond, LA – Warren Livaudais - 985.507.3664
 

March 23 – 25: Sadie Hawkins Spring Fling and Kidz
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

March 23 – 25: Thunder in the Oaks Motorcycle Rally
Hidden Oaks Family Campground, 21544 Hwy 190 E, Hammond, La 70401 – Nita Vedros 985.345.9244 – www.hiddenoaksfamilycampground.com
 

March 23 – 25: Cindy’s Birthday Celebration
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

March 24: Amite Oyster Festival Pageant
Amite High School Auditorium – 6pm – Jammie Dowden 985.517.1328
 

March 24: Rock ‘N Roar
Southeastern’s Campus-Student Union Park – 8am-2pm – Kathy Pittman 985.549.2150
 

March 24: Jadon's Run For Recovery
Tangipahoa Parish Fair Grounds – 7am - 2pm – Betty Rainey 985.687.7814 - www.Jadonsrunforrecovery.com 


March 25: Hammond Chamber of Commerce – Music in the Park
Cate Square Park – 3pm-6pm – Hammond Chamber 985.345.4457 – www.hammondchamber.org
 

Cate Square Park – 3pm-6pm – Hammond Chamber 985.345.4457 –

March 30 – 31: Sweetwater Sam’s Pool Party Grand Opening & April Fool!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

March 30 – April 1: Sweetwater Sam’s 7th Annual BBQ Cook-off!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

March 30 – April 1: Yogi Bear’s April Fool’s Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

March 31 – April 1: Strawberry Cup Classic Soccer Tournament – Girls
Hoover Soccer Complex – 8am – Stephanie Gatlin 985.542.5457 – www.stysa-la.com

March 31: Automotive Vechicles and Parts Swap Meet and Sale
I-12 Flea Market, Hammond, LA  – 9am - 3pm – Gordon Courtney 225.333.7639  

 

April
 

April: Drama Workshops
FUMC of Hammond, 2200 Rue Denise, Hammond, La – 6pm-9pm – Kimberly Sanders 985.517.6637 – www.lcta.biz
 

Every Wednesday: Hammond Cutups Wood Carving
First United Methodist Church, 2200 Rue Denise St, Hammond, La – 1pm-3pm – George or Shirley Will 985.340.0080 - www.hammondcutups.com
 

Every 2nd and 4th Saturday: Hammond Farmer’s/Crafts Market
Corner of W. Thomas St and S.W. Railroad Ave, Downtown Hammond – 9am-3pm – Terry Lynn Smith 985.277.5680 – www.dddhammond.com
 

April TBA: Hammond Chamber Community & Business Expo
Southeastern Louisiana University Center – Hammond Chamber 985.345.4457 – www.hammondchamber.org
 

April TBA: The Italian Festival Spaghetti Cook-Off
Tickfaw, La – Saturday 8am-2pm – Jeff Coslan 985.351.2285 – www.theitalianfestivalorg.com
 

April 1: The Living Last Supper
Our Lady of Pompeii Church – 7pm – JoAnn Bonura 985.345.8957 – www.ourladyofpompeii.net
 

April 1: Chefs Evening
Pennington Student Activity Center – 5:30pm-7:30pm – Adrianne Roques 985.549.3771 – www.southeastern.edu/chefsevening
 

April 5 – 9: Easter at Tchefuncte Campground
Tchefuncte Campground, Folsom, La – Cora DesRoches 985.796.3654 – www.tchefunctecampground.com
 

April 5 – 8: Sweetwater Sam’s Easter Eggstravaganza!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

April 6 – 8: Yogi Bear’s Easter Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

April 6: Mike Vaughn Ministries Concert
13101 Hwy 442W, Tickfaw, La 70466 – 6pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.974.0507 – www.mvmgoodnews.com
 

April 7: Horse-To-Human Relations Showdeo
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – 6pm (Gates open at 4pm) – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

April 7: 24th Annual Community Motors Free Car Show
Community Motors, 500 Westin Oaks Dr, Hammond, La – 9am-4pm – Vicky Fannaly 985.386.3714
 

April 10: Pajamas & Play: How I became a pirate
Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts – 7:30pm – Beanie Stansbury 985.543.4366 – www.columbiatheatre.org
 

April 13 – 15: Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival
Memorial Park, 301 N 6th Street, Ponchatoula, La 70454 – Friday 4pm-10pm, Saturday 9am-11pm, Sunday 10am-6pm – 1.800.917.7045 – www.lastrawberryfestival.com
 

April 13 – 15: Sweetwater Sam’s Strawberry Field’s 60’s Weekend!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

April 13 – 15: Yogi Bear’s Strawberry Festival Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

April 14: Reimers Variety Music Show
Reimers Auditorium (Corner of E Charles & N Cherry St) Hammond, La – 6:30pm-9pm – Jake Drude 985.974.1100
 

April 14 – 15: Strawberry Cup Classic Soccer Tournament
Hoover Soccer Complex – 8am – Stephanie Gatlin 985.542.5457 – www.stysa-la.com
 

April 14: Why Walk? When You Can Soar!
North Oak Park, Hammond, La – 10am-2pm – Amy Brumfield 985.875.0511 – www.fhfnorthshore.org
 

April 20: Art in April
The Oak Street Gallery, 111 N Oak St, Hammond, La – 6pm-8pm – Pat Macaluso 985.345.0251 – www.theoakstreetgallery.com
 

April 20: Art in April with Champagne
Downtown Hammond, La – 5pm-10pm – Terry Lynn Smith 985.277.5680 – www.dddhammond.com
 

April 20 – 22: Sweetwater Sam’s Hillbilly Streetfest
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

April 20 – 22: Yogi Bear’s Spring Hourseshoe Tournament Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

April 20 - 22: The Italian Festival Inc
Our Lady of Pompeii Baseball Field, Tickfaw, La – Friday 6pm-12am, Saturday 9am-12am, Sunday 9am-6pm – Jeff Coslan 985.351.2285 – www.theitalianfesticalorg.com 
 

April 21: Amite Community Market
Catha Park Corner of Hwy 16 & 51 – 8am-2pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537 – www.amitechamber.com
 

April 21: Berries, Bridges and Books Writers Conference
Woodland Park Baptist Church – 8:30am-5pm – Nancy Bourgeois 985.507.1797 – www.creativemindswritersgroup.com
 

April 21: Southern Style Racetrack and Mudd Bogg
56136 Loranger Road, Loranger, La 70446 – 6pm – Todd Victor Brunett 985.878.9343 – www.southernstyleracetrack-muddbogg.com
 

April 22: Hammond Chamber of Commerce – Music in the Park
Cate Square Park – 3pm-6pm – Hammond Chamber 985.345.4457 – www.hammondchamber.org
 

April 26 – 29: Two-State Rodder Nationals
Quality Inn, Morrison Blvd, Hammond, La – 8am-10pm – Randy Wilson 601.248.2317
 

April 27 – 29: Sweetwater Sam’s Pool Party!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

April 27 – 29: Yogi Bear’s Swamp Pop Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

April 28: Richard Murphy Hospice Gala
Chesterton Square, Ponchatoula, La – 7pm-1am – Patricia Westmoreland 985.386.0400 – www.richardmurphyhospice.com

April 28: Automotive Vechicles and Parts Swap Meet and Sale
I-12 Flea Market, Hammond, LA  – 9am - 3pm – Gordon Courtney 225.333.7639  

 

May 


May: Drama Workshops
FUMC of Hammond, 2200 Rue Denise, Hammond, La – 6pm-9pm – Kimberly Sanders 985.517.6637 – www.lcta.biz
 

May: OPTIONS Telethon 2012
Katie Krause 985.345.6269 – www.options4u.org
 

Every Wednesday: Hammond Cutups Wood Carving
First United Methodist Church, 2200 Rue Denise St, Hammond, La – 1pm-3pm – George or Shirley Will 985.340.0080 - www.hammondcutups.com
 

Every 2nd and 4th Saturday: Hammond Farmer’s/Crafts Market
Corner of W. Thomas St and S.W. Railroad Ave, Downtown Hammond – 9am-3pm – Terry Lynn Smith 985.277.5680 – www.dddhammond.com
 

May TBA: 7th Annual Fish Pitch and Turtle Splash
Tin Lizzy’s Landing – 10am-4pm – Jennifer Barnes 985.345.8811 – www.tarc-hammond.com
 

May 4: Irma Thomas, Soul Queen of New Orleans
Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts – 7:30pm – Beanie Stansbury 985.543.4366 – www.columbiatheatre.org
 

May 4 – 6 : Yogi Bear’s Cruising with Yogi Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

May 4: Mike Vaughn Ministries Concert
13101 Hwy 442W, Tickfaw, La 70466 – 6pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.974.0507 – www.mvmgoodnews.com
 

May 5: Horse-To-Human Relations Showdeo
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – 6pm (Gates open at 4pm) – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

May 11 – 13: Sweetwater Sam’s Mother’s Day Weekend!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

May 11 – 13: Yogi Bear’s Mother’s Day Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

May 12: Reimers Variety Music Show
Reimers Auditorium (Corner of E Charles & N Cherry St) Hammond, La – 6:30pm-9pm – Jake Drude 985.974.1100
 

May 18 – 20: Special Olympics Louisiana 2012 State Summer Games
Southeastern Louisiana University – Friday 6pm-9pm, Saturday 8am-9pm, & Sunday 8am-12pm – Tiffany Harvey-Gautier 985.345.6644 – www.laso.org
 

May 18 – 20: Yogi’s Fun Family Olympics Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

May 19: Amite Community Market
Catha Park Corner of Hwy 16 & 51 – 8am-2pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537 – www.amitechamber.org
 

May 19: Southern Style Racetrack and Mudd Bogg
56136 Loranger Road, Loranger, La 70446 – 6pm – Todd Victor Brunett 985.878.9343 – www.southernstyleracetrack-muddbogg.com
 

May 19: The Italian Festival Pageant
SLU Student Union Campus Building – 9am – Linda McKinney 985.345.8771 – www.theitalianfestivalorg.com
 

May 24 – 28: Memorial Day at Tchefuncte Campground
Tchefuncte Campground, Folsom, La – Cora DesRoches 985.796.3654 – www.tchefunctecampground.com
 

May 25 – 27: Sweetwater Sam’s Memorial Weekend!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

May 25 – 28: Yogi Bear’s Memorial Day Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

May 26 – 27: Memorial Day Getaway
Downtown Ponchatoula, La – 10am-5pm – Mary Scandurro 985.386.0026 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com
 

May 26: Memorial Swamp Pop Music Fest
Hidden Oaks Family Campground, 21544 Hwy 190 E, Hammond, La 70401 – 11am-11pm – Nita Vedros 985.345.9244
 

May 26: Automotive Vechicles and Parts Swap Meet and Sale
I-12 Flea Market, Hammond, LA  – 9am - 3pm – Gordon Courtney 225.333.7639  

May 27: Hammond Chamber of Commerce – Music in the Park
Cate Square Park – 3pm-6pm – Hammond Chamber 985.345.4457 – www.hammondchamber.org

Cate Square Park – 3pm-6pm – Hammond Chamber 985.345.4457 –

 

June 


Every Wednesday: Hammond Cutups Wood Carving
First United Methodist Church, 2200 Rue Denise St, Hammond, La – 1pm-3pm – George or Shirley Will 985.340.0080 - www.hammondcutups.com

Every 2nd and 4th Saturday: Hammond Farmer’s/Crafts Market
Corner of W. Thomas St and S.W. Railroad Ave, Downtown Hammond – 9am-3pm – Terry Lynn Smith 985.277.5680 – www.dddhammond.com

June 1: Mike Vaughn Ministries Concert
13101 Hwy 442W, Tickfaw, La 70466 – 6pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.974.0507 – www.mvmgoodnews.com

June 1 – 3: Sweetwater Sam’s Pool Party!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

June 1 – 3: Yogi Bear’s School’s Out and Yogi’s Birthday Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

June 2: Ponchatoula City-Wide Yard Sale
Ponchatoula City Limits – 8am-3pm – Karen Carter or Brenda Ernst – 985.386.2536 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com  

June 4 – 7: Kidz Kamp Daily (Ages 7 – 17)
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

June 8 – 10: Sweetwater Sam’s Pool Party!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

June 8 – 10: Yogi Bear’s Mardi Gras In June Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

June 9: Reimers Variety Music Show
Reimers Auditorium (Corner of E Charles & N Cherry St) Hammond, La – 6:30pm-9pm – Jake Drude 985.974.1100

 June 11 – 14: Kidz Kamp Overnight (Ages 7 – 17)
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com 

June 15 – 17: Yogi Bear’s Father’s Day Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

 June 15 – 17: Father’s Day Weekend at Tchefuncte Campground
Tchefuncte Campground, Folsom, La – Cora DesRoches 985.796.3654 – www.tchefunctecampground.com
 

June 15 – 19: Juneteenth Festival
1600 Phoenix Sq. Hammond, La 70403 – 5pm-10pm – George Perkins Sr. 985.320.5357 – www.taahm.org
 

June 15: Red Carpet Dinner Theater and Silent Auction with “Winnie-the-Pooh”
St. Albert Student Center, 409 W Dakota St, Hammond, La – 6pm – Anna Pfeil 985.634.8122 – www.theoctavians.com

June 15 – 17: Sweetwater Sam’s Father’s Day Celebration!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

June 16: Amite Community Market
Catha Park Corner of Hwy 16 & 51 – 8am-2pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537 – www.amitechamber.org

June 16: Southern Style Racetrack and Mudd Bogg
56136 Loranger Road, Loranger, La 70446 – 6pm – Todd Victor Brunett 985.878.9343 – www.southernstyleracetrack-muddbogg.com
 

June 18 – 21: Kidz Kamp Advanced Overnight ( Ages 7 – 17)
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

June 19: Summer Series/Brown Bag Speaker Luncheon
Ponchatoula Rotary Hut/Memorial Park – 12pm-1pm – Dr Karen L Carter 985.386.2536 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com
 

June 22 – 24: Sweetwater Sam’s Pool Party!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

June 22 – 24: Yogi Bear’s Red White and Blue Carnival Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

June 27 – July 1: 4th of July at Tchefuncte Campground
Tchefuncte Campground, Folsom, La – Cora DesRoches 985.796.3654 – www.tchefunctecampground.com

June 29 – July 1: Sweetwater Sam’s Pre 4th of July Celebration!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

June 29 – 31: Yogi Bear’s Getting Ready for the 4th Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

June 30: Automotive Vechicles and Parts Swap Meet and Sale
I-12 Flea Market, Hammond, LA  – 9am - 3pm – Gordon Courtney 225.333.7639  

July 


Every Wednesday: Hammond Cutups Wood Carving
First United Methodist Church, 2200 Rue Denise St, Hammond, La – 1pm-3pm – George or Shirley Will 985.340.0080 - www.hammondcutups.com
 

Every 2nd and 4th Saturday: Hammond Farmer’s/Crafts Market
Corner of W. Thomas St and S.W. Railroad Ave, Downtown Hammond – 9am-3pm – Terry Lynn Smith 985.277.5680 – www.dddhammond.com

July 3: Light Up The Sky The 3rd of July
Zemurray Park, Hammond, La – 5pm – Rose Caprera 985.277.5630
 

July 5 – 8: 4th of July at Tchefuncte Campground
Tchefuncte Campground, Folsom, La – Cora DesRoches 985.796.3654 – www.tchefunctecampground.com

July 6: Mike Vaughn Ministries Concert
13101 Hwy 442W, Tickfaw, La 70466 – 6pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.974.0507 – www.mvmgoodnews.com
 

July 6 – 8: Sweetwater Sam’s Post 4th of July Celebration!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

July 6 – 8: Yogi Bear’s Boo-Boo’s Block Party Blast Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

July 9 – 20: Native American Exhibit
Come by and experience our Native American Exhibit at the Tangipahoa Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau. Daycares/groups please call to schedule an appointment - Dana Short 985.542.7520 – www.tangitourism.com

July 7 – 8: Blessed Mother Celebration
Our Lady of Pompeii Church – Saturday 4:45pm-10pm, Sunday 2pm-10pm – JoAnn Bonura 985.345.8957 – www.ourladyofpompeii.net
 

July 13 – 15: Sweetwater Sam’s Luau Weekend!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

July 13 – 15: Yogi Bear’s Super Soaker Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

July 14 – 15: Christmas in July, Ponchatoula
Downtown Ponchatoula – 10am-5pm – Cathy Allen 985.386.2536 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com

July 14: Reimers Variety Music Show
Reimers Auditorium (Corner of E Charles & N Cherry St) Hammond, La – 6:30pm-9pm – Jake Drude 985.974.1100

July 20 – 22: Sweetwater Sam’s Redneck Christmas!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

July 20 – 22: Yogi Bear’s Christmas In July
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

July 21: Amite Community Market
Catha Park Corner of Hwy 16 & 51 – 8am-2pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537 – www.amitechamber.org

July 21: Southern Style Racetrack and Mudd Bogg
56136 Loranger Road, Loranger, La 70446 – 6pm – Todd Victor Brunett 985.878.9343 – www.southernstyleracetrack-muddbogg.com
 

July 24: Summer Series/Brown Bag Speaker Luncheon
Ponchatoula Rotary Hut/Memorial Park – 12pm-1pm – Dr. Karen Carter 985.386.2536 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com
 

July 27 – 29: Sweetwater Sam’s Pool Party and Weekend Kidz Horse Kamp!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

July 27 – 29: Cindy’s Luau Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

July 28: Automotive Vechicles and Parts Swap Meet and Sale
I-12 Flea Market, Hammond, LA  – 9am - 3pm – Gordon Courtney 225.333.7639  

 

August 


Every Wednesday: Hammond Cutups Wood Carving
First United Methodist Church, 2200 Rue Denise St, Hammond, La – 1pm-3pm – George or Shirley Will 985.340.0080 - www.hammondcutups.com

Every 2nd and 4th Saturday: Hammond Farmer’s/Crafts Market
Corner of W. Thomas St and S.W. Railroad Ave, Downtown Hammond – 9am-3pm – Terry Lynn Smith 985.277.5680 – www.dddhammond.com

August 3: Mike Vaughn Ministries Concert
13101 Hwy 442W, Tickfaw, La 70466 – 6pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.974.0507 – www.mvmgoodnews.com

August 3 – 5: Sweetwater Sam’s Grandparent’s Weekend!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

August 3 – 5: Yogi Bear’s Great American Picnic Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

August 10 – 12: Sweetwater Sam’s Back to School Party!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

August 10 – 12: Yogi Bear’s Acadian Reunion and Cajun Cook-Off Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

August 11: Reimers Variety Music Show
Reimers Auditorium (Corner of E Charles & N Cherry St) Hammond, La – 6:30pm-9pm – Jake Drude 985.974.1100

August 13: “Black Tie Affair”
1600 Phoenix Sq. Hammond, La 70403 – 7pm – George Perkins Sr. 985.320.5357 – www.taahm.org 

August 14: Ponchatoula Business Expo
Chesterton Square – 5pm-8pm – Jasmin Sziber 985.386.2536 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com 

August 17: 17th Annual Hot August Night
Downtown Hammond – 5pm-10pm – Terry Lynn Smith 985.277.5680 – www.dddhammmond.com

August 17: Hot August Night
The Oak Street Gallery, 111 N Oak St, Hammond, La – 6pm-8pm – Pat Macaluso 985.345.0251 – www.theoakstreetgallery.com

August 17 – 19: Sweetwater Sam’s Parent’s Weekend!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

August 17 – 19: Yogi Bear’s Super Soaker Weekend-Reloaded
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

August 18: Amite Community Market
Catha Park Corner of Hwy 16 & 51 – 8am-2pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537 – www.amitechamber.org

August 18: Southern Style Racetrack and Mudd Bogg
56136 Loranger Road, Loranger, La 70446 – 6pm – Todd Victor Brunett 985.878.9343 – www.southernstyleracetrack-muddbogg.com 

August 21: Summer Series/Brown Bag Speaker Luncheon
Ponchatoula Rotary Hut/Memorial Park – 12pm-1pm – Dr. Karen Carter 985.386.2536 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com 

August 24 – 26: Sweetwater Sam’s Dog Days of Summer!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com

August 24 – 26: Where’s Yogi and Game Show Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

August 31 – September 3: Labor Day at Tchefuncte Campground
Tchefuncte Campground, Folsom, La – Cora DesRoches 985.796.3654 – www.tchefunctecampground.com

August 31 – September 3: Yogi Bear’s Labor Day Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

 

September        

     
Every Wednesday: Hammond Cutups Wood Carving
First United Methodist Church, 2200 Rue Denise St, Hammond, La – 1pm-3pm – George or Shirley Will 985.340.0080 - www.hammondcutups.com
 

Every 2nd and 4th Saturday: Hammond Farmer’s/Crafts Market
Corner of W. Thomas St and S.W. Railroad Ave, Downtown Hammond – 9am-3pm – Terry Lynn Smith 985.277.5680 – www.dddhammond.com
 

September TBA: Honey Bee Month Celebration
Ponchatoula Country Market, 10 E Pine St – 11am-3:30pm – Jeanne B Zaleski 985.687.4090 – www.ponchatoulacountrymarket.org
 

September 1 – 2: Labor Day Getaway
Downtown Ponchatoula – 10am-5pm – Mary Scandurro 985.386.0026 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com
 

September 1 – 3: Sweetwater Sam’s Labor Day Weekend
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

September 7: Mike Vaughn Ministries Concert
13101 Hwy 442W, Tickfaw, La 70466 – 6pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.974.0507 – www.mvmgoodnews.com
 

September 7 – 9: Sweetwater Sam’s Pool Party!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

September 7 – 9: 8th Annual Southern Monster Truck Showdown
Florida Parishes Arena, Amite, LA – Gale Hill or Jill DeSouge 985.748.5914 – www.fparena.com
 

September 7 – 9: Yogi Bear’s Super Soaker Weekend-The Finale
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

September 8: Reimers Variety Music Show
Reimers Auditorium (Corner of E Charles & N Cherry St) Hammond, La – 6:30pm-9pm – Jake Drude 985.974.1100
 

September 14 – 16: Sweetwater Sam’s Saints Tailgate Party!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

September 14 – 16: Yogi’s Horseshoe Invitational Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

September 15: Amite Community Market
Catha Park Corner of Hwy 16 & 51 – 8am-2pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537 – www.amitechamber.org
 

September 15; Hammond Kiwanis Club Tour de Tangipahoa
SLU Campus (Cook Field) – 6am-2pm – Judy Couvillian 985.345.8127 – http://kiwanis.i-55.com
 

September 15: Southern Style Racetrack and Mudd Bogg
56136 Loranger Road, Loranger, La 70446 – 6pm – Todd Victor Brunett 985.878.9343 – www.southernstyleracetrack-muddbogg.com
 

September 21 – 23: Ponchatoula Oktoberfest
Bantaa’s Le Fleur de Lis – Friday 6pm-10pm, Saturday 12pm-10pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm – Alicia Bantaa 985.386.0710 – www.bantaas.com
 
September 21 – 23: Sweetwater Sam’s Football Madness!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

September 21 – 23: Yogi Bear’s Jam Rock Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

September 23: Hammond Chamber of Commerce – Music in the Park
Cate Square Park – 3pm-6pm – Hammond Chamber 985.345.4457 – www.hammondchamber.org
 

September 28 – 30: Sweetwater Sam’s LSU Tailgate Party!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

September 28 – 30: Yogi Bear’s Purple and Gold Tail Gate Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com

September 29: Automotive Vechicles and Parts Swap Meet and Sale
I-12 Flea Market, Hammond, LA  – 9am - 3pm – Gordon Courtney 225.333.7639  

 

October 


Every Wednesday: Hammond Cutups Wood Carving
First United Methodist Church, 2200 Rue Denise St, Hammond, La – 1pm-3pm – George or Shirley Will 985.340.0080 - www.hammondcutups.com
 

Every 2nd and 4th Saturday: Hammond Farmer’s/Crafts Market
Corner of W. Thomas St and S.W. Railroad Ave, Downtown Hammond – 9am-3pm – Terry Lynn Smith 985.277.5680 – www.dddhammond.com
 

October TBA: Chillin with the Chamber
Hammond Chamber – 5:30pm-7:30pm – Hammond Chamber 985.345.4457 – www.hammondchamber.org
 

October 1 – 31: Great Pumpkin Patch
19354 Rolling Pines Dr, Amite, La 70422 – Tuesday-Saturday 8am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm – Ernie Bertucci 985.517.1690
 

October 3 – 7: Tangipahoa Parish Free Fair
Tangipahoa Parish Fair Grounds, 404 Reid Ave, Amite, La – Tammy DiMattia 985.517.6029 or 985.878.2871 – www.tangipahoaparishfair.org  
 

October 5: Mike Vaughn Ministries Concert
13101 Hwy 442W, Tickfaw, La 70466 – 6pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.974.0507 – www.mvmgoodnews.com
 

October 5 – 7: Sweetwater Sam’s Chicken & Egg Weekend
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

October 5 – 7:  Yogi Bear’s Pumpkin Patch Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

October 6: Horse and Human Relations Play Day!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – 5pm, Gates open at 3pm – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

October 6: Ponchatoula Art Stroll & Appraisal Fair
Downtown Ponchatoula – 10am-5pm – Nancy Lowentritt or Cathy Allen 985.386.2536 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com
 

October 7: Pet Blessing & Pet-Tacular Promende
Our Lady of Pompeii Church – 11am – JoAnn Bonura 985.345.8957 – www.ourladyofpompeii.net
 

October 12 – 14: Yogi Bear’s Warlock Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

October 12 - 14: Sweetwater Sam’s Pirates of Caribbean Weekend!
Sweetwater campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud – 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com 
 

October 13: Ponchatoula Party in the Pits
Memorial Park – 11am-5pm – Tom Pittman or Elvis Stanga 985.386.2536 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com
 

October 13: Reimers Variety Music Show
Reimers Auditorium (Corner of E Charles & N Cherry St) Hammond, La – 6:30pm-9pm – Jake Drude 985.974.1100
 

October 18: 21st Annual Bon Appétit
Amite, La – 7pm-9pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537 – www.amitechamber.org  
 

October 19 – 21: Halloween Weekend at Tchefuncte Campground
Tchefuncte Campground, Folsom, La – Cora DesRoches 985.796.3654 – www.tchefunctecampground.com
 

October 19 – 21: Sweetwater Sam’s Old Farmer’s Weekend!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

October 19 – 21: Yogi Bear’s Witching Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

October 20: Amite Community Market
Catha Park Corner of Hwy 16 & 51 – 8am-2pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537 – www.amitechamber.org
 

October 20 – 21: Old Farmer’s Day
56136 Loranger Road, Loranger, La 70446 – 9am-4pm, Demonstrations begin at 10am – Gerald Brunett 985.878.2360 – www.oldfarmersday.com
 

October 21 – 28: 2nd Annual Hammond Horror Festival
Downtown Hammond – 11pm – Taylor McLellan 504.442.9889 – www.lcta.biz
 

October 26 – 28: Halloween Weekend at Tchefuncte Campground
Tchefuncte Campground, Folsom, La – Cora DesRoches 985.796.3654 – www.tchefunctecampground.com
 

October 26 – 28: Sweetwater Sam’s Haunting Weekend!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

October 26 – 28: Yogi Bear’s Halloween Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

October 27: Southern Style Racetrack and Mudd Bogg
56136 Loranger Road, Loranger, La 70446 – 6pm – Todd Victor Brunett 985.878.9343 – www.southernstyleracetrack-muddbogg.com

October 27: Automotive Vechicles and Parts Swap Meet and Sale
I-12 Flea Market, Hammond, LA  – 9am - 3pm – Gordon Courtney 225.333.7639  

October 28: Hammond Chamber of Commerce – Music in the Park
Cate Square Park – 3pm-6pm – Hammond Chamber 985.345.4457 – www.hammondchamber.org

 

November 


Every Wednesday: Hammond Cutups Wood Carving
First United Methodist Church, 2200 Rue Denise St, Hammond, La – 1pm-3pm – George or Shirley Will 985.340.0080 - www.hammondcutups.com
 

Every 2nd and 4th Saturday: Hammond Farmer’s/Crafts Market
Corner of W. Thomas St and S.W. Railroad Ave, Downtown Hammond – 9am-3pm – Terry Lynn Smith 985.277.5680 – www.dddhammond.com
 

November TBA: 4th Annual “Scramble for TARC” Golf Tournament
Carter Plantation – 12:30pm-7pm – Jennifer Barnes 985.345.8811 – www.tarc-hammond.com
 

November 2: Mike Vaughn Ministries Concert
13101 Hwy 442W, Tickfaw, La 70466 – 6pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.974.0507 – www.mvmgoodnews.com
 

November 2 – 4: Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days, Arts & Crafts Fair
Downtown Ponchatoula – 9am-5pm – Mary Scandurro 985.386.0026 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com
 

November 2 – 4: Yogi Bear’s Ranger’s Birthday and Scout Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

November 3: Community Day – 15 Mile Yard Sale
Hwy 16 E of Amite, Hwy 445 Husser, Friendship Church Rd, Hwy 10 at Wilmer – Carol Ann Cleveland 985.748.7813
 

November 3: Fall Swamp Pop Music Festival
Hidden Oaks Family Campground, 21544 Hwy 190 E, Hammond, La 70401 – 11am-11pm – Nita Vedros 985.345.9244
 

November 3: Horse and Human Relations Play Day!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

November 3 – 4: Louisiana Renaissance Festival
46468 River Road, Hammond, La 70401 – 10am-5pm – Rick Hight 985.429.9992 – www.larf.org
 

November 4 – December 14: Hammond Art Guild Holiday Show
The Oak Street Gallery, 111 N. Oak St, Hammond, La – 9am-5pm – Margaret Cohen 985.229.4156 – www.hamartguild.com
 

November 9 – 11: Sweetwater Sam’s Salute to Veterans Weekend!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

November 9 – 11: Yogi Bear’s Veteran’s Day Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

November 10 – 11: Louisiana Renaissance Festival
46468 River Road, Hammond, La 70401 – 10am-5pm – Rick Hight 985.429.9992 – www.larf.org
 

November 10: Reimers Variety Music Show
Reimers Auditorium (Corner of E Charles & N Cherry St) Hammond, La – 6:30pm-9pm – Jake Drude 985.974.1100
 

November 11: 4th Annual “Because of the Brave” Veteran’s Day Celebration Cook-Out
Cate Square Park, Hammond, La – 11am-2pm – Ernie Lard
 

November 16: 8th Annual Starry November Night
Downtown Hammond – 5pm-10pm – Terry Lynn Smith 985.277.5680 – www.dddhammond.com
 

November 16: Starry November Night
The Oak Street Gallery, 111 N Oak St, Hammond, La – 6pm-9pm – Pat Macaluso 985.345.0251 – www.theoakstreetgallery.com
 

November 16 – 18: Yogi Bear’s New Years In November Weekend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

November 17: Amite Community Market
Catha Park Corner of Hwy 16 & 51 – 8am-2pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537 – www.amitechamber.org
 

November 17 – 18: Camp Moore Annual Civil War Living History Encampment
State Hwy #51 Tangipahoa, La – 9am-4pm – H. Mike Neal 985.229.2438
 

November 17 – 18: Louisiana Renaissance Festival
46468 River Road, Hammond, La 70401 – 10am-5pm – Rick Hight 985.429.9992 – www.larf.org
 

November 17: Yawn Station Christmas Tree Farm
29400 Ruby Purvis Rd, Independence, La 70443 – 8am-5pm – Joe Wayne Gersch 985.504.3236
 

November 18: Hammond Chamber of Commerce – Music in the Park
Cate Square Park – 3pm-6pm – Hammond Chamber 985.345.4457 – www.hammondchamber.org
 

November 21 – 24: Sweetwater Sam’s Thanksgiving and Santa Claus Coming to Town!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 – www.sweetwater-campground.com
 

November 21 – 24: Yogi Bear’s Thanksgiving Celebration
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park ™ Camp – Resort Robert, LA – Maurice LeBlanc 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com
 

November 23 – 25: Louisiana Renaissance Festival
46468 River Road, Hammond, La 70401 – 10am-5pm – Rick Hight 985.429.9992 – www.larf.org
 

November 24: Christmas Open House
Ponchatoula Country Market, 10 E Pine Street – 10am-5pm – Manager 985.386.9580 – www.ponchatoulacountrymarket.org

November 24: Automotive Vechicles and Parts Swap Meet and Sale
I-12 Flea Market, Hammond, LA  – 9am - 3pm – Gordon Courtney 225.333.7639  

November 30 – December 24: Christmas in Zemurray
Zemurray Park, Hammond, La - 5pm-9pm – Rose Caprera 985.277.5630

December 

Every Wednesday: Hammond Cutups Wood Carving
First United Methodist Church, 2200 Rue Denise St, Hammond, La – 1pm-3pm – George or Shirley Will 985.340.0080 -
www.hammondcutups.com
 

Every 2nd and 4th Saturday: Hammond Farmer’s/Crafts Market
Corner of W. Thomas St and S.W. Railroad Ave, Downtown Hammond – 9am-3pm – Terry Lynn Smith 985.277.5680 –
www.dddhammond.com
 

December 1: Hammond Christmas Parade
Downtown Hammond – 5pm – Hammond Chamber 985.345.4457 –
www.hammondchamber.org
 

December 1 – 2: Louisiana Renaissance Festival
46468 River Road, Hammond, La 70401 – 10am-5pm – Rick Hight 985.429.9992 –
www.larf.org
 

December 2: The Nutcracker Tea
Michabelle Inn, 1106 S Holly St, Hammond, La – 2pm-4pm – Linda Ross 985.345.2509 –
www.hammondballet.com
 

December 4: Amite’s Annual Christmas Parade
Downtown Amite – 6pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537 –
www.amitechamber.org
 

December 7: Hammond Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’
Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts – 7pm – Janet Neyrey 985.429.1654 –
www.hammondballet.com
 

December 7: Mike Vaughn Ministries Concert
13101 Hwy 442W, Tickfaw, La 70466 – 6pm - Barbara Vaughn 985.974.0507 –
www.mvmgoodnews.com
 

December 7: Ponchatoula Friday Night Lights
Downtown Ponchatoula – 5pm-9pm – Carol Nicosia 985.386.2536 –
www.ponchatoulachamber.com
 

December 8 – 9: Louisiana Renaissance Festival
46468 River Road, Hammond, La 70401 – 10am-5pm – Rick Hight 985.429.9992 –
www.larf.org
 

December 8: Ponchatoula Christmas Parade
Downtown Ponchatoula – 5pm – James Lirette 985.386.2536 –
www.ponchatoulachamber.com
 

December 8: Reimers Variety Music Show
Reimers Auditorium (Corner of E Charles & N Cherry St) Hammond, La – 6:30pm-9pm – Jake Drude 985.974.1100

December 8 - 9: One Night In Bethlehem
47094 Randall Rd., Hammond, La – 5:30pm - 8:30pm – Dana Sartin 985.386.0366 - www.onenightinbethlehem.com  

 

December 14: Ponchatoula Friday Night Lights
Downtown Ponchatoula – 5pm-9pm – Carol Nicosia 985.386.2536 –
www.ponchatoulachamber.com
 

December 15: Amite Community Market
Catha Park Corner of Hwy 16 & 51 – 8am-2pm – Ashley Adamson 985.748.5537 –
www.amitechamber.org
 

December 15 - 16: One Night In Bethlehem
47094 Randall Rd., Hammond, La – 5:30pm - 8:30pm – Dana Sartin 985.386.0366 -
www.onenightinbethlehem.com  

December 28 – 30: Sweetwater Sam’s New Year’s Eve Weekend!
Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – Rita Robichaud 985.878.6868 –
www.sweetwater-campground.com

December 29: Automotive Vechicles and Parts Swap Meet and Sale
I-12 Flea Market, Hammond, LA  – 9am - 3pm – Gordon Courtney 225.333.7639