Arts and Entertainment
November 7, 2023
From: Festival of the BonfiresEnjoy great food, live entertainment, crafts, Santa’s Very Merry Forest and carnival rides throughout the weekend. Each night will be highlighted with a single bonfire lighting! Come out and experience a prelude to the famous Christmas Eve Bonfires: A tradition unique to St. James Parish and all the world!!
Schedule
Friday, December 8
2:00 PM - Festival Opens
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Music By: Louisiana Landfall
4:00 PM - Gumbo/Potato Salad/Bread Pudding Cook-Off Judging
5:00 PM - Gumbo Serving
6:30 PM - Gumbos, Potato Salad, Bread Pudding Judging Results
7:00 PM - Bonfire Lighting on the Levee *Free Bus Shuttle
7:00 - 9:00 PM - Music By: Thomas Cain
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM - Music By: Sledgehammer
Saturday, December 9
9:00 AM - Festival Opens
9:00 AM - 4-H Cookie Contest
11:00 AM - Art/Gingerbread Contest Judging
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Children’s Pageant (Stage)
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - SANTA @ Festival
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Children’s Entertainment
1:00 - 3:00 PM -Music By: That 70's Band
4:00 PM - Teen/Miss Pageant
Announcements of Queens and Visiting Queens
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Music By
6:30 PM - Lighting of Bonfire on Festival Grounds
6:45 PM - Annual Fireworks Show
7:00 - 9:00 PM - Music By: Wayne Toups
10:00 - 12:00 AM - Music by: Paperchase
Sunday, December 10
10:00 AM—Festival Opens
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM--Car Show
10:30 AM - Announcements of Art Winner/Gingerbread Contest/Scholarship
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM- SANTA @ Festival
11:00 AM- 1:00 PM Children's Entertainment
1:00 - 3:00 PM - Music By: Mike Broussard and Night Train
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM - Music By: Ryan Foret and Foret Tradition Band
Date: December 8- 10, 2023
Hours
Friday, December 8 (2 PM - MIDNIGHT)
Saturday, December 9 (9 AM - MIDNIGHT)
Sunday, December 10 (10 AM - 6 PM)
Location: Lutcher Recreational Park
2545 Louisiana Avenue Lutcher, LA 70071
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