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Ponchatoula is “Strawberry Capital of the World”. Our delicious strawberries are available from November to April. Strawberry farmers past and present have been honored with the “Strawberry Farmer Wall of Fame” located in front of city hall. In 2001 the Louisiana Legislature selected the strawberry as the state fruit. Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival is held in April of every year and is the second largest festival in the state. For more information on the festival please visit www.lastrawberryfestival.com





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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, soccer 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

March, 2010 Events

Friday the 19th: St. Joseph Spring Fair

5:00PM @ 175 N. 8th St. Ponchatoula

Visit the Official Website
St. Joseph Annual Spring Fair with rides, food, amusements, bands and more
Learn more about "St. Joseph Spring Fair" here.

Saturday the 20th: Classic & Hot Rod Car, Truck and Bike Show

8:00AM @ Ponchatoula Lions Club

2nd annual Classic and Hot Rod car truck and Bike Show. Registration begins 8 a.m. till 10 a.m.
Learn more about "Classic & Hot Rod Car, Truck and Bike Show" here.

Thursday the 25th: Ponchatoula Chamber on Kajun 107.1

8:15AM @ Kajun 107.1

Ponchatoula Chamber with Al Toups on Kajun 107.1 weekly, Thursday morinings.
Learn more about "Ponchatoula Chamber on Kajun 107.1" here.

Thursday the 25th: Chamber After Hours

5:30PM @ Packing Shed, Memorial Park

March 25th 5:30 hosted by the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Board. Join us for new after hours incentives for business! Don't miss your chance for FREE ADVERTISING for a month!
Learn more about "Chamber After Hours" here.

Saturday the 27th: PHS Football Booster Club Dance

8:00PM @ Le Fleur de Lis

Dance to music by the Dominos all to benefit the PHS Football Team. $20.00 per person admission, Cash Bar, Bring your own snacks. Call Brenda @985-320-3663
Learn more about "PHS Football Booster Club Dance" here.



April, 2010 Events

Thursday the 1st: Chamber on Talk of the T with Johnny Chauvin

8:15AM @ Tangi 96.5

Ponchatoula Chamber's monthly update on Talk of the T with Johnny Chauvin, Tangi 96.5.
Learn more about "Chamber on Talk of the T with Johnny Chauvin" here.

Saturday the 3rd: The Easter Bonnet Stroll

9:30AM @ St. Joseph School entrance

April 3, 2010, Easter Saturday. An invitation to Ladies of all ages. Don your Easter Bonnet we will promenade along Main Street for the 2010 Easter Bonnet Stroll
Learn more about "The Easter Bonnet Stroll" here.

Friday the 9th: Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Inc

4:00PM @ Ponchatoula

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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.

Saturday the 10th: Strawberry Festival Parade

9:30AM @ Main Street,Lions Club to Kiwanis Park

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Annual Strawberry Festival parade. Contact www.lastrawberryfestival.com for more info.
Learn more about "Strawberry Festival Parade" here.

Sunday the 11th: 'Berry Strut

7:00AM @ Ponchatoula Jaycee Park

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28th Annual Strawberry Strut 10K run sponored by the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival
Learn more about "'Berry Strut" here.

Tuesday the 13th: Lunch & Learn

11:45AM @ O' Donnel's Restarant

April 13th, 11:45 till 1:00 p.m. O'Donnels' Restarant William Joubert, Director of the SLU Economic and Business Development, will discuss the support available to Chamber Members. Also, information topics will be discussed.
Learn more about "Lunch & Learn" here.

Wednesday the 14th: Breakfast B4 Business

7:30AM @ Bootsy's

Breakfast B4 Business 7:30 am. till 9:00 a.m. located at Bootsy's. Join us to get your day started and discuss business issues which effect us all.
Learn more about "Breakfast B4 Business" here.

Thursday the 22nd: Chamber After Hours

5:30PM @ Kiwanis Hut

Chamber After Hours hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Ponchatoula. 5:30 till 7:00 p.m. Join us for a great networking opportunity and an opportunity to win free chamber advertising.
Learn more about "Chamber After Hours" here.

Friday the 23rd: St. Joseph School Crusader's Parade

1:00PM @ St. Joseph Church Parking Lot

St. Joseph School "Buddies" with 8th graders pulling their Kindergarten Buddies in a tradition that goes way back. 1 pm. in the St. Joseph Church Parking lot.
Learn more about "St. Joseph School Crusader's Parade" here.

Saturday the 24th: Tangipahoa HBA Home Show

10:00AM @ Hoover-Schwegmann Building

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See the official website for more information Saturday from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. Sunday from 11 a.m. till 4 p.m.
Learn more about "Tangipahoa HBA Home Show" here.

Friday the 30th: toula cooks II Recipe deadline

8:00AM @ Ponchatoula Chamber

Be a part of 'toula cooks II, the follow up to the highly success, 'toula cooks
Learn more about "toula cooks II Recipe deadline" here.



May, 2010 Events

Saturday the 1st: Ice Cream Social

11:00AM @ at the old train and railroad tracks

Ice Cream Social sponsered by Tangipahoa United Way and the Ponchatoula Chamber for 3rd graders throughout the parish and their families.
Learn more about "Ice Cream Social" here.

Saturday the 1st: Options Telethon

1:00PM @ SLU Student Union Ballroom

Options Annual Telethon 985-345-3269
Learn more about "Options Telethon" here.

Thursday the 27th: Chamber After Hours

5:30PM @ Ponchatoula Recreation Park, Hoover Road

Chamber After Hours 5:30 till 7:00 p.m. Ponchatoula Rec Park hosts this event. Join us for a great networking opporutnity. Guest welcome.
Learn more about "Chamber After Hours" here.

Saturday the 29th: Memorial Day Weekend Getaway

10:00AM @ Downtown Ponchatoula

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 "Memorial Day Weekend Getaway" here.



June, 2010 Events

Saturday the 5th: Citywide Yard Sale

8:00AM @ Ponchatoula

Citywide Yard Sale! Come find some great treasures. Have items to sell? Contact the Chamber office to find out how to get your name on the Official Map. 985-386-2536
Learn more about "Citywide Yard Sale" here.

Tuesday the 15th: Summer Series/ Brown Bag Luncheon

12:00AM @ Ponchatoula Rotary Hut, Memorial Park

Speaker Traci Farris with the Attorney General's office is the guest speaker at this event which is open to the public.
Learn more about "Summer Series/ Brown Bag Luncheon" here.

Friday the 18th: Crime Stoppers Luncheon

11:00AM @ Chesterton Square, Ponchatoula

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United States Attorney Jim Letten is the Keynote Speaker for the 2nd Annual Awards Luncheon. Friday, June 18th. 11 a.m. doors open for a Silent Auction followed by the program which begins promptly at noon.
Learn more about "Crime Stoppers Luncheon" here.

Thursday the 24th: Chamber After Hours

5:30PM @ The Country Market

Chamber After Hours 5:00 till 7:00 pm. The Country Market Join us for a great networking opportunity at the Historic Country Market.
Learn more about "Chamber After Hours" here.



July, 2010 Events

Saturday the 17th: Christmas In July

10:00AM @ Historic Downtown Ponchatoula

Come celebrate. Ponchatoulas Historic District will be all decked out in red, white and blue. July 17th and 18th. Come spend an afternoon enjoying Historic Downtown Ponchatoula. Visit Ole Hardhide and shop early for Christmas. For more information call 1-800-617-4502.
Learn more about "Christmas In July" here.

Tuesday the 20th: Summer Series/ Brown Bag Lunch

12:00AM @ Ponchatoula Rotary Hut, Memorial Park, Ponchatoula

Speakers during a lunch meeting. Public invited
Learn more about "Summer Series/ Brown Bag Lunch" here.

Thursday the 22nd: Chamber After Hours

5:00PM @ Gabriel's Building Supply

Chamber After Hours Hosted by Gabriel's Building Supply 5:00 til 7:00 p.m. Join us for a Joint After Hours with Ponchatoula and Hammond Chambers.
Learn more about "Chamber After Hours" here.



August, 2010 Events

Tuesday the 17th: Business Expo

6:00PM @ Chesterton Square

The Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the thirteenth annual Ponchatoula Business Expo. A great opportunity for all interested in our community and its growth. For more info contact the Business Office at 985-386-2536 or email chamber@ponchatoulachamber.com or call 985-386-2536.
Learn more about "Business Expo" here.

Tuesday the 24th: Summer Series/ Brown Bag Luncheon

12:00AM @ Ponchatoula Rotary Hut, Memorial Park

Secretary of State is the Guest Speaker for the month of August. Open to public.
Learn more about "Summer Series/ Brown Bag Luncheon" here.

Thursday the 26th: Chamber After Hours

5:30PM @ Florida Parishes Bank

Chamber After Hours 5:30 till 7:00 p.m. Florida Parishes Bank Join us for a great evening of networking, conversation and business. Chamber After Hours,always a great business opportunity.
Learn more about "Chamber After Hours" here.



September, 2010 Events

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.

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.



October, 2010 Events

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 last year's Corporate Sponsors Whitney Bank, PON Food Corporation, Kajun 107.1, The Daily Star and Star Equipment.
Learn more about "Ponchatoula Party in the Pits" here.



November, 2010 Events

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.

Friday the 26th: Christmas Open House

10:00AM @ Downtown Ponchatoula

Come to Ponchatoula for a lesiurely day of shopping visit the shops all decked out in their Christmas Finery. Find that unique special gift.
Learn more about "Christmas 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.

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