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Ponchatoula is a great  place to live and work.  Our local public schools as well as our parachial school continue to achieve high academic scores and a strong sense of pride in their community.  Churches and faith based organizations abound with an opportunity to get involved.  In fact, there are many ways to volunteer and become involved in your community.  Business leaders are encouraged to join the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce and work together with other businesses to maintain and grow a sound economy for our area.  The Ponchatoula Area Recreation Department has a sixty-acre park offering baseball, football and softball for children beginning at age five. It also includes a walking trail and catch and release pond.  We have parks and playgrounds conveniently located around the downtown, while just a short drive away is Global Wildlife Center and Tickfaw State Park.

Visit our member directory for a complete list of chamber members and all the wonderful shopping, browsing and eateries in Ponchatoula.  Stop by the Collinswood Museum for a tour and a history lesson on our community.

Community Events

September, 2010 Events

Friday the 3rd: Ponchatoula High School Football Game 7:00PM @ The Swamp, Ponchatoula PHS verses Independence • Learn more about "Ponchatoula High School Football Game" here.

Saturday the 4th: Labor Day Getaway 10:00AM @ Downtown Ponchatoula • Visit the Official Website Getaway for the day or the weekend for to historic downtown Ponchatoula enjoy a day of visiting our Antique & Collectible Shops, Art Galleries, Specialty Shops and dine in one of our wonderful restaurants. Located at the crossroasds of I-12 and I-10 just 45 minutes from New Orleans and Baton Rouge. • Learn more about "Labor Day Getaway" here.

Friday the 10th: Ponchatoula High School Football Game 7:00PM @ The SWAMP, Ponchatoula PHS verses Loranger • Learn more about "Ponchatoula High School Football Game" here.

Saturday the 18th: Bee and Honey Expo 11:00AM @ Ponchatoula Country Market 10 East Pine St. Celebrate National Honey Month Live demonstrations, Exhibits, Recipes, Honey Tasting! • Learn more about "Bee and Honey Expo" here.

Sunday the 19th: toula cooks too 12:00AM @ Ponchatoula The second version of the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce Marketing toula cooks too cookbook now available with 500 all new recipes. • Learn more about "toula cooks too" here.

Thursday the 23rd: Chamber After Hours 5:30PM @ Whitney National Bank Chamber After Hours 5:30 till 7:30 p.m. Whitney National Bank Join us for a great networking opportunity. • Learn more about "Chamber After Hours" here.

Friday the 24th: Ponchatoula High School Football Game 7:00PM @ The SWAMP, Ponchatoula PHS verses Northshore (District game) • Learn more about "Ponchatoula High School Football Game" here.

Monday the 27th: Ponchatoula Rotary 4th Annual Golf Scramble 11:00AM @ Oak Knoll Country Club Ponchatoula Rotary 4th Annual Golfin' Dollars for Scholars Golf Scramble.. • Learn more about "Ponchatoula Rotary 4th Annual Golf Scramble" here.

October, 2010 Events

Friday the 1st: Louisiana Children's Discovery Center Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting 12:00AM @ 113 N. Cypress St. Hammond LDCC celebrates its anticipated Grand Opening. • Learn more about "Louisiana Children's Discovery Center Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting" here.

Wednesday the 13th: Breakfast B4 Business 7:30AM @ Bootsy's Breakfast B4 Business 7:30 a.m. till 9:00 a.m. Bootsy's Join us to talk business before business and what the chamber is doing to promote your business. • Learn more about "Breakfast B4 Business" here.

Saturday the 16th: Ponchatoula Party in the Pits 11:00AM @ Downtown Ponchatoula Party in the Pits October 16, 2010, 11 a.m till 6 p.m. We are closing down the streets and opening up the town for BBQ. Over 35 teams compete for cash prizes. Food and drinks for sale, live music. Thanks to this year's Corporate Sponsors Whitney Bank, PON Food Corporation, First Guaranty Bank, Regions & Fidelity Homestead Savings Bank, The Daily Star. • Learn more about "Ponchatoula Party in the Pits" here.

November, 2010 Events

Friday the 5th: Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days and Art -Craft Fair 9:00AM @ Downtown Historic Ponchatoula Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days and Art - Craft Fair Nov. 5th 6th 7th, 2010 Featuring - Antique & Collectibles Booths, Fine Arts & Crafts Booths, Food Booths,Music Fun for the Entire Family Outdoor Festival FREE ADMISSION Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Contact General Information 1-800-617-4502 Vendors call Mary@ 985-386-0026 • Learn more about "Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days and Art -Craft Fair" here.

Thursday the 18th: Chamber After Hours 5:30PM @ Fidelity Homestead Savings Bank Chamber After Hours Fidelity Homestead Savings Bank 1639 Hwy. 51 Ponchatoula Join us for the November After Hours event. • Learn more about "Chamber After Hours" here.

Saturday the 27th: 37th Annual Country Market Open House 10:00AM @ 10 East Pine St. Downtown Ponchatoula Ponchatoula Country Market's Annual Open House Door prizes, refreshments, giveaways! Nov. 27th, 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. • Learn more about "37th Annual Country Market Open House" here.

December, 2010 Events

Friday the 3rd: Downtown Christmas Lighting 6:00PM @ Downtown Ponchatoula December 3, 2010, is Ponchatoulas Christmas Lights Celebration. Come see the lights, carolers and a special visitor from the North Pole. Beginning at 6:00PM. Shops open late! • Learn more about "Downtown Christmas Lighting" here.

Saturday the 11th: Christmas Parade 5:00PM @ Downtown Ponchatoula Ponchatoula Christmas Parade Happy Holidays!! Visit downtown and enjoy the lights and beauty of the Christmas Season! Your local businesses will appreciate you! • Learn more about "Christmas Parade" here.

Thursday the 16th: Chamber After Hours 5:00PM @ Regions Bank, Hammond Chamber After Hours 5:00 till 7:00 p.m. Regions Bank, Hammond Joint end of the year after hours event. Join us in ringing out the old year with a great event hosted by Regions. • Learn more about "Chamber After Hours" here.

April, 2011 Events

Friday the 8th: Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Inc 4:00PM @ Ponchatoula • Visit the Official Website For more information visit www.laststrawberryfest.com or Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival, Inc P O Box 446 Ponchatoula, LA 70454 (800) 917-7045 • Learn more about "Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Inc" here.