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During the peak of strawberry season, Ponchatoula — the Strawberry Capital of the World — hosts an all-out party for the juicy fruit. When is the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival? Each April, the town of Ponchatoula puts on the state’s largest free…
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There is so much adventure waiting for you on the Northshore in towns like Covington, Mandeville, Abita Springs, Slidell and Lacombe. Louisiana’s Northshore region — north of Lake Pontchartrain, that is — offers visitors a wealth of fine dining,…
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The freshest, sweetest berries are ready for picking! Bring the kiddos and have a family fun day. While Louisiana’s farmers markets are great spots for picking up fresh, locally grown fruits and veggies, so are our pick-your-own farms — especially…
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June is prime time for peaches in North Louisiana, and for more than 60 years this Ruston festival has celebrated the fuzzy fruit. The rich, rolling farmlands of north Louisiana are known for many delicious crops, but perhaps none are as famous as…
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Explore the diverse list of Louisiana natives and current or former Louisiana residents who have won a prestigious GRAMMY® Award. To understand Louisiana's rich musical legacy, look to generations of talented Cajun and Creole artists. Their…
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No horse? No problem. Horse lovers of all ages and experience levels can enjoy a day on the Louisiana trails with one of these outfitters. Guided Horseback Riding and Outfitters in Louisiana BREC Farr Park Equestrian Center Baton Rouge When it…
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Discover some of Louisiana's famous country musicians. JIMMIE DAVIS (1899 – 2000) was a two-term Louisiana governor and acclaimed country and gospel music artist. His greatest hit, "You Are My Sunshine," received a GRAMMY ® Hall of Fame Award and…
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Enjoy local flavors and shop artisanal goods at Louisiana’s farmers markets. The "shop local" movement that's all the rage across the country is nothing new to us. We’ve long known that the best-tasting fruits and veggies come from Louisiana farms…
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Louisiana Country Music Country music developed across the South, and Louisiana has produced some of its best-known artists. Songs of love and loss, southern traditions and the everyday lives of the rural working class come alive in country music…
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Second only to the Grand Ole Opry, many claim the Louisiana Hayride was the most successful stage in music history. Though few would dispute the claim that Nashville and its Grand Ole Opry are the epicenter of country music, some might be…