Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival celebrates 53 years of fun

Tina Howell • April 7, 2025

Back for its 53rd year, the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival will be held on Friday, April 11 through Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Ponchatoula Memorial Park.


Held annually in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, the Strawberry Capital of the World, the 3-day event is Louisiana's largest free harvest festival. According to their website, the festival draws in over 300,000 people annually and features over 40 separate booths operated by non-profit organizations.


Established in 1972, the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival attracts visitors from all over the country to celebrate local strawberry farmers, non-profits, and their special community. It is three days filled with time-honored traditions, incredible strawberry inspired dishes and drinks, live music, rides and a parade for tons of family, friendly fun.


The year's Strawberry Festival Parade will take place on Saturday, April 12, starting at 9:30 am at the Ponchatoula Lions club. The parade has been an integral part of festival weekend since the very beginning.


For more details on this year's festival and parade, please visit www.lastrawberryfestival.com


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