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Come extinguish any cravings you may have for good food, live music and carnival fun at the 27th annual Choctaw Firemen’s Fair March 5-7.
The department’s fire chief, Craig Rink, encourages locals to bring the entire family to the event – at 2854 Choctaw Road (just off of La. Highway 20) – which he says has a very “friendly, family atmosphere.”
Along with grazing on the traditional fare, festival-goers can spend the three days devouring such dishes as seafood gumbo on Friday, beef and pork sauce picante on Saturday and white beans and jambalaya on Sunday. Don’t forget the fresh hog cracklin’!
Prepare yourself for a weekend of laughing and dancing as you listen to such musical guest as Foret Tradition, Tet’ Dur’, Gary T, The Groove and Way Down South.
There is no entrance fee for this event and guests who wish to partake in the carnival rides can opt to purchase unlimited ride single day or weekend bracelets.
Don’t miss the Firemen’s Parade Sunday at 10:30 a.m., starting at the Sixth Ward Middle School and ending at the fairgrounds.
All money raised at this fun-filled fair goes to the annual operation costs of the Choctaw Volunteer Fire Department.
The fair hours are 6 p.m. to midnight Friday; 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday; and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday.
