Located just 45 miles northwest of New Orleans in Tangipahoa Parish, Ponchatoula calls itself “America’s Antique City” – a ...

Small cafés along Pine Street serve plate lunches featuring rotating daily specials that showcase Louisiana’s comfort food ...

Every spring, Ponchatoula, Louisiana, becomes the strawberry capital of the world as the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival takes over the city on the second weekend of April. The festival is held in the ...

PONCHATOULA, La. — Steps away from Nancy Heck’s home, Ponchatoula’s Strawberry Festival turned into a crime scene. “It’s such a shame,” Ponchatoula Resident Nancy Heck said.

Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival will have a new schedule next year in light of the shooting which took place earlier this month, on the Saturday night of this year’s festival. Next year’s ...

Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival closed early Saturday night ... the festival brought even more security, including Louisiana State Police and the LPSO, Lanier said. He appreciated all the help ...

the festival closed early tonight," the event management statement read. "We want to thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation. We are so thankful for the Ponchatoula Police Department, ...

Take the Causeway Bridge into Mandeville and proceed to LA 22 west into Ponchatoula. The Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival does not have any designated parking. There are several lots surrounding ...

PONCHATOULA, La. (WVUE) - The Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival was abruptly shut down Saturday night (April 12) after two people were wounded by gunfire on the festival grounds, the Tangipahoa ...

The festival had to be shut down early, deputies said. Sheriff Gerald Sticker is on the scene and confirmed one individual was shot. Senate Democratic leader Jason Pizzo switches party affiliation ...

PONCHATOULA, La. (WGNO) — It’s that “berry” important time of the year again to celebrate the 2025 Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival. Louisiana’s “largest free harvest festival” has ...

(WGNO) — Officials with the Louisiana State Police have announced preparations for traffic ahead of the upcoming Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival. According to the LSP, the festival is expected ...