Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Guide

The Ultimate Guide to the 2025 Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival

April 11-13, 2025 | Ponchatoula, LA 70454

Welcome to THE event of the year in Ponchatoula—our beloved Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival! Whether you’re a festival veteran or a first-time visitor, this guide has everything you need to soak up the sweet, strawberry-filled magic of the weekend.

Festival Overview

🍓 What: The 2025 Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival – a three-day celebration of Louisiana’s favorite berry, packed with food, live music, carnival rides, and local charm.
📍 Where: Ponchatoula Memorial Park, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
📆 When: April 11-13, 2025
🎟 Cost: FREE entry! (Bring cash for food, rides, and vendor goodies.)

Festival Schedule & Highlights

Here’s a quick peek at what’s happening each day! (Full schedule coming soon.)

🍓 Friday, April 11
🎡 Carnival rides open!
🎶 Live music kicks off
🍽 Delicious local eats start flowing

🍓 Saturday, April 12
🚗 Strawberry Festival Parade
🎶 More live bands
🏆 Strawberry Eating Contest

🍓 Sunday, April 13
🌟 Festival finale
🎶 More great music
🍓 One last chance to enjoy the best strawberry treats in Louisiana!

Getting There & Parking

🚗 Driving In? Get ready for some traffic—this is Ponchatoula’s biggest weekend! Arrive early and carpool if you can.
🚦 Parking: Free parking is available, but expect to walk. Many lots are cash-only, so have small bills handy.
🚌 Shuttle Services: Some local businesses and churches offer shuttle rides—stay tuned for details.

Festival Tips from the Locals

✔️ Wear comfy shoes—you’ll be walking A LOT.
✔️ Bring cash—most vendors only accept cash.
✔️ Don’t leave without trying a strawberry shortcake!
✔️ Sunscreen & sunglasses are your best friends.
✔️ Need a break? Downtown Ponchatoula has great antique shops and air-conditioned restaurants.
✔️ Festival food lines get LONG—grab snacks early in the day.

Don’t Miss These Festival Favorites

🔥 Strawberry Eating Contest – Think you can eat the most strawberries? Prove it!
🎶 Live Music – Local bands + festival vibes = a perfect weekend.
🎡 Carnival Rides – Fun for all ages, from thrill rides to kid-friendly classics.
🚗 The Parade – A Ponchatoula tradition with floats, music, and local flair!
🍓 Strawberry Treats – Fresh berries, strawberry jam, strawberry wine... you get the idea.

Explore More!

Ponchatoula is more than just strawberries! Stick around and check out our local restaurants, antique shops, and scenic spots.

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