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Tangipahoa Parish

Tangipahoa Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau

13143 Wardline Road, Hammond 800.542.7520 | tangitourism.com You are gonna’ love Tangipahoa Parish! From taking part in one of the five spring festivals to shopping in “America’s Antique City”, Tangipahoa has something for everyone. Tangipahoa Parish has seven museums highlighting the parish’s unique culture, a great atmosphere in downtown Hammond, and numerous restaurants throughout the parish to satisfy every dining craving.

Visiting for a week or a day, Tangipahoa Parish offers a variety of options to satisfy your quest for adventure. Full-service CVB offering meeting planning, info on attractions, lodging and area information. Located at I-55 N. Exit 32. Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; SaturdaySunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Festivals of Tangipahoa Parish

800.917.7045 | tangitourism.com March: Antique Trade Days, Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival, Vintage Market Days, Amite Oyster Festival and Hammond BBQ. April: Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival, The Italian Festival, October: Tangipahoa Parish Fair, Vintage Market Days and Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow. November: Antique Trade Days and November-December: Louisiana Renaissance Festival, 6 straight weekends of fun!

Florida Parishes Arena

1301 NW Central Ave., Amite 985.748.5914 | fparena.com The Florida Parishes Arena is approximately 45 minutes northeast of Baton Rouge in Amite. Events include arts & crafts festivals, monster truck shows, AWA Pro Wrestling, concerts, livestock shows and events, and Barrel Racing Series. This facility is climate-controlled and may accommodate meetings, weddings, showers, etc. The arena and multipurpose building are also available for private rentals.

Global Wildlife Center

26389 La. 40, Folsom 985.796.3585 | globalwildlife.com Learn through touch as you get eye-to-eye with a giraffe. Come roam with over 4,000 animals on Global Wildlife’s 900-acre preserve. Experience a safari on a one-and-a-half hour educational, exhilarating, and exciting guided tour. Learn about animals from all over the world and get up close and personal when you feed them.

Gnarly Barley Brewery

1709 Corbin Road., Hammond 985.318.0RAD | gnarlybeer.com Visit Hammond’s one and only craft beer brewery. What started as a “garage” hobby has quickly grown into one of Hammond’s biggest attractions. Tours include a sampling of three of the brewery’s most popular beverages.

Museums

800.542.7520 | tangitourism.com Louisiana is a gumbo of different cultures, which is part of what makes our state so unique. With seven museums in the Tangipahoa Parish, you can explore the history of our local Italian, Sicilian, and African-American families as well as early settlers in Ponchatoula, Kentwood, the Manchac swamp, and towns that are no longer here. You can take an excursion without having to travel far as you discover more of the beautiful cultures gracing our parish.

Oak Knoll Country Club

45246 Country Club Road, Hammond 985.345.2387 | https://oakknollcountryclub. com If you’re looking for a way to get outdoors this summer, consider a summer membership with Oak Knoll, the newest addition to the Audubon Golf Trail. Lounge by the pool or put your tennis skills to the test as you soak in the sunshine and fresh air!

Fairs & Festivals

TANGIPAHOA PARISH visitors have plenty of fairs and festivals to choose from this year, each one filled with music, food and fun. These unique events are definitely worth the 40-minute drive from Baton Rouge. For details, visit tangitourism.com.

Sicilian Heritage Festival

Sicilian cuisine and entertainment March 11-13 307 E. Railroad Ave, Independence

Amite Oyster Festival

Oyster eating contest and more March 18-19 Central Ave./Mulberry St., Amite

Smokin’ Hammond BBQ

For backyard barbecue lovers March 25-26 S.W. Railroad Ave., Hammond

Pirate Festival

A swashbuckling good time! April 2-3 46468 River Road, Hammond

Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival

The sweetest festival for miles around April 8-10 301 N. 6th St., Ponchatoula

Italian Festival

Italian food, culture and music April 22-24 50081 Hwy. 51, Tickfaw

Tangipahoa Parish Fair

Carnival rides and much more September 28-October 2 400 Reid Ave., Amite

Antique Trade Days

Antiques, crafts, art, & collectibles November 5-6 S.E. Railroad Ave., Ponchatoula

Louisiana Renaissance Festival

Travel back in time to the 14th century Weekends November 5-December11 46468 River Road, Hammond

Check websites or call ahead in case of cancellations.