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Ponchatoula is a great  place to live and work.  Our local public schools as well as our parochial school continue to achieve high academic scores and a strong sense of pride in their community.  Churches and faith-based organizations abound and offer many opportunities to get involved.  In fact, there are many ways to volunteer and become involved in your community. 

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.  Parks and playgrounds are conveniently located downtown, while the Global Wildlife Center and Tickfaw State Park are just a short drive away.

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. Visit our member directory for a complete list of Chamber members and businesses in order to take advantange of all the wonderful shopping, browsing and dining opportunities in Ponchatoula. 

Community Events

May, 2013 Events

Saturday the 25th: Memorial Weekend Getaway 10:00AM @ Downtown Ponchatoula Get away for the day or the weekend to historic downtown Ponchatoula. • Learn more about "Memorial Weekend Getaway" here.

June, 2013 Events

Saturday the 1st: 2013 Citywide Yard Sale 8:00AM @ Ponchatoula Ponchatoula’s Citywide Yard Sale! Maps available! Come early! Get your Map! Let the treasure hunt begin! • Learn more about "2013 Citywide Yard Sale" here.

Tuesday the 18th: Summer Series/ Brown Bag Luncheon 12:00PM @ Ponchatoula Rotary Hut, Memorial Park • Visit the Official Website Guest Speaker; Derrick Hess, Lagniappe Transaction Solutions speaking on Technology for Marketing. Summer Series is sponsored by the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce. This is one program where we give back to our members and community, for their support throughout the year. Please join us for this luncheon provided to our members and the public. 12:00 Noon until 1:00 p.m at Rotary Hut, Memorial Park. Brown bag lunch will be provided. • Learn more about "Summer Series/ Brown Bag Luncheon" here.

Tuesday the 18th: Texas Holdem 6:00PM @ Knights of Columbus Hall Sponsored by the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce $100 Buy-In $50% Purse - No Additional Buy-In Breakdown Tournament No Shoot-Out Family Style Deal • Learn more about "Texas Holdem" here.

Thursday the 20th: Chamber after Hours 5:30PM @ Rosaryville Spirit Life Center Join us for a great evening of networking, conversation and business. For more information contact the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce office at (985) 386-2536. • Learn more about "Chamber after Hours" here.

Monday the 24th: Ponchatoula Kiwanis Club Annual Golf Tournament 12:30PM @ Carter Plantation, Springfield Ponchatoula Kiwanis Club Annual Golf Tournament Monday, June 24th at Carter Plantation Tee off at 12:30pm • Learn more about "Ponchatoula Kiwanis Club Annual Golf Tournament" here.

July, 2013 Events

Wednesday the 3rd: Ponchatoula Fireworks Show 5:00PM @ PARD #1 • Visit the Official Website 13th Annual Fireworks Show The 13th Annual Ponchatoula Area Recreation District #1 Fireworks Show will be held on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013 at Ponchatoula Recreation Park, 19030 Ponchatoula Park Drive (off Hoover Road). The gates will open at 5:00 p.m. and the Fireworks Show will begin at Dusk. Entertainment will be provided from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and for one hour after the Fireworks Show ends. • Learn more about "Ponchatoula Fireworks Show" here.

Thursday the 4th: Minutemen July 4th Flag Raising 8:00AM @ Country Market & Gator Cage Annual 4th of July Flag Raising by the Minutemen In front of the Country Market and behind the Gator Cage Tallest Flag Pole on the eastside of the Mississippi! 40X70 Foot Flag • Learn more about "Minutemen July 4th Flag Raising" here.

Saturday the 13th: Christmas In July 10:00AM @ Historic Downtown Ponchatoula Come spend a day enjoying historic downtown Ponchatoula. The historic downtown district will be all decked out in red, white and blue. Shop early for Christmas treasures. For more information please call Tangipahoa Tourism at 1-800-617-4502, or the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce at (985) 386-2536. • Learn more about "Christmas In July" here.

Tuesday the 23rd: Summer Series/ Brown Bag Luncheon 12:00PM @ Rotary Hut, Memorial Park Guest Speaker, Mayor Bob Zabbia, giving his State of the City Address. Summer Series is sponsored by the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce. This is one program where we give back to our members and community, for their support throughout the year. Please join us for this luncheon provided to our members and the public. 12:00 Noon until 1:00 p.m at the Rotary Hut, Memorial Park. Brown bag lunch and beverage will be provided. • Learn more about "Summer Series/ Brown Bag Luncheon" here.

Thursday the 25th: Chamber after Hours with Hammond Chamber 5:30PM @ Gabriel Building Supply Join us for a great evening of networking, conversation and business. For more information contact the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce office at (985) 386-2536. • Learn more about "Chamber after Hours with Hammond Chamber" here.

August, 2013 Events

Tuesday the 13th: Business Expo 5:00PM @ Chesterton Square • Visit the Official Website The Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce Business & Professional Expo is proud to announce its 17th annual event on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. Past Expos have been overwhelmingly successful! Business participation and community attendance are the reasons for this success making it an outstanding and much anticipated yearly event. • Learn more about "Business Expo" here.

Thursday the 15th: Chamber after Hours 5:30PM @ Florida Parishes Bank Join us for a great evening of networking, conversation and business. For more information contact the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce office at (985) 386-2536. • Learn more about "Chamber after Hours" here.

Tuesday the 20th: Summer Series Brown Bag Luncheon 12:00PM @ Ponchatoula Rotary Hut, Memorial Park Guest Speakers LA Congressman Steve Scalise, and Ponchatoula Representative Steve Pugh. The Brown Bag Luncheon is from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the Ponchatoula Rotary Hut in Memorial Park. Lunch provided. • Learn more about "Summer Series Brown Bag Luncheon" here.

Saturday the 31st: Labor Day Getaway 9:00AM @ Historic Ponchatoula Spend your holiday weekend in historic Ponchatoula. Visit our Antique, Collectible, Specialty shops for some great buys. Dine in one our wonderful local restaurants. • Learn more about "Labor Day Getaway" here.

September, 2013 Events

Thursday the 19th: Chamber after Hours 5:30PM @ Hancock/Whitney Bank Join us for a great evening of networking, conversation and business. For more information contact the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce office at (985) 386-2536. • Learn more about "Chamber after Hours" here.

October, 2013 Events

Saturday the 5th: Walk to End Alzheimers 8:00AM @ Ponchatoula Area Recreation District Park Demonstrate your company's leadership role in the fight against Alzheimer’s by joining us as a sponsor of your local Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The Louisiana Service Area of the Alzheimer’s Association offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities that will provide your company with greater visibility in the communities where your employees work and live. Together, with your philanthropic support, we can lead the way to end Alzheimer’s. • Learn more about "Walk to End Alzheimers" here.

Saturday the 5th: Ponchatoula Appraisal Fair and Art Stroll 9:00AM @ Historic Downtown Ponchatoula & Country Market, Back Porch Art Stroll 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Ponchatoula Art Community shows their talent! Visit the shops to Downtown Ponchatoula to shop and see the displays. Appraisal Fair 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Ponchatoula Country Market Bring your antique furniture, clocks, glassware, dolls and other collectibles for appraisal! $5.00 for 1 item/ $10 for 3! • Learn more about "Ponchatoula Appraisal Fair and Art Stroll" here.

Thursday the 17th: Chamber after Hours 5:30PM @ Brandon Thompson Funeral Homes Join us for a great evening of networking, conversation and business. For more information contact the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce office at (985) 386-2536. • Learn more about "Chamber after Hours" here.

Saturday the 19th: Party in the Pits BBQ Cookoff 11:00AM @ Ponchatoula Memorial Park Come one and all for the 6th annual Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce, IBCA Sanctioned BBQ cook-off held at beautiful Downtown Memorial Park. Over $5000 in cash prizes. • Learn more about "Party in the Pits BBQ Cookoff" here.

November, 2013 Events

Friday the 1st: Antique Trade Days Art and Crafts Show 9:00AM @ Historic Downtown Ponchatoula Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days and Art - Craft Fair Nov. 1st,2nd, & 3rd, 2013. Featuring - Antique & Collectibles Booths, Fine Arts & Crafts Booths, Food Booths, Live Music. Fun for the Entire Family. Outdoor Festival FREE ADMISSION Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Contact the Chamber Office for general information 1-985-386-2536. Vendors call Mary@ 985-386-0026 • Learn more about "Antique Trade Days Art and Crafts Show" here.

Thursday the 21st: Chamber after Hours 5:30PM @ Microtel Inn & Suites Join us for a great evening of networking, conversation and business. For more information contact the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce office at (985) 386-2536. Sponsored by Microtel Inn & Suites Ponchatoula • Learn more about "Chamber after Hours" here.

Saturday the 23rd: 40th Annual Christmas Open House 10:00AM @ Ponchatoula Country Market • Visit the Official Website PONCHATOULA COUNTRY MARKET 40th Annual Christmas Open House SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM • Learn more about "40th Annual Christmas Open House" here.

Friday the 29th: Downtown Christmas Lighting Ceremony 5:30PM @ Downtown Ponchatoula Downtown Christmas Lighting Activities beginning at 6:00 Shops open late, stroll the streets, enjoy the sounds of choirs and bands. Step back to a simpler time with an evening of friendliness, fellowship and celebration. 6:00PM Mayor Zabbia lights the official tree. • Learn more about "Downtown Christmas Lighting Ceremony" here.

December, 2013 Events

Friday the 6th: Friday Night Lights 5:00PM @ Downtown Ponchatoula December 6 & 13, 2013! Shops open late! Lights, decorations and Christmas Spirit! Old Fashioned Christmas in Historic Ponchatoula! • Learn more about "Friday Night Lights" here.

Thursday the 12th: Chamber after Hours with Hammond 5:00PM @ Regions Bank, Hammond Join us for a great evening of networking, conversation and business. For more information contact the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce office at (985) 386-2536. • Learn more about "Chamber after Hours with Hammond" here.

Friday the 13th: Friday Night Lights 5:30PM @ Downtown Ponchatoula December 6 & 13, 2013! Shops open late! Enjoy the lights AND sights in historic Ponchatoula. • Learn more about "Friday Night Lights" here.

Saturday the 14th: Christmas Parade 5:00PM @ Downtown Ponchatoula Merry Christmas! Santa Claus will arrive in Ponchatoula on December 14th! • Learn more about "Christmas Parade" here.