Welcome to the Poke Salad Festival Association Presents 48th Annual Poke Salad Festival.

The Blanchard Poke Salad Festival is incorporating past and present fun activities for all. Come enjoy live entertainment, and numerous activities for kids to name a few.

Schedule of Events

May 18, 2023

5:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Carnival (Blanchard Elementary School Grounds)

May 19, 2023

5:00-8:00 pm - Karaoke & Sock Hop at Pavilion Main Stage-sponsored by Doug's Paint & Body Shop

6:00-10:00 p.m. - Carnival (Blanchard Elementary School Grounds)

May 20, 2023

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Arts, Crafts & Food and Fun (Festival Grounds)

10:00 a.m. - Parade
The Poke Salad Parade, hosted by Blanchard's own "Lovable" Larry Ryan, rolls through the streets of Blanchard
The parade will feature marching bands, dance lines, fire trucks, car clubs, El Karubah's 40/8 train, horses, and clowns.
Everyone - local schools, ball teams, individuals, businesses, car clubs, etc.- are invited to participate.
The parade stage will be in the front of Blanchard Town Hall.

10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. - Carnival (Blanchard Elementary School Grounds)

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Children's Activities (Festival Grounds)
(Face Painting, Shriner Clowns & Balloons, etc.)

10:45 a.m.-Till: Pavilion Entertainment/Street Dance

Date: May 18-20, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Shreveport, LA 71107.

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