Carnival
Schedule of Events
Entertainment Schedule
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Members
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318-674-2850
318-929-4933
Contact Us
General Information and Vendor Booths
Neil Kalberg 318-560-8718
Entertainment
Neil Kalberg 318-560-8718
Parade
Jessica Blackwell
please text 318-422-9867
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Welcome to official website of
The Poke Salad Festival Association
Presents..
The Annual Poke Salad Festival
will be held
May 8th - 9th, 2026
in Blanchard, Louisiana
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.
Parades
As you may already know, one of the highlights of the Poke Salad Festival is the Parade, hosted by Blanchard's own "Lovable" Larry Ryan, which travels through downtown Blanchard on Saturday May 9th, starting at 10:00 AM in front of Blanchard Elementary School. This year our Grand Marshal (In Memoriam) Mr. Pete Copes. We always have great participation and creative ideas, sponsored by Poke Salad Festival committee.
All groups, teams, and businesses are invited to participate. Car clubs and any other group or individual wishing to be in the parade are welcome.
For parade registration, please complete the Parade Entry Form. If you have any additional questions please contact Jessica Blackwell @
jessicawest911@gmail.com 318-422-9867
For map and additional information, see the Parade page.
Treasure Hunt
The very popular Poke Salad Festival Treasure Hunt returns for 2026!
The $1000 Poke Salad Festival Treasure Hunt (Two $500 prizes!) for May 9, 2026 will begin with clues released at 1:00pm and 5:00pm at the Poke Salad Pavilion. Sponsored by Bill Saddler.
The Children's Treasure Hunt will begin at 12 noon through 5:00pm and the treasure will come to them.
Carnival
Carnival provided by Treehouse Party Rentals (Rusty Tullis). Armbands available for each day on Poke Salad Festival grounds for $20.00.
Carnival times are
Friday, May 8th, 4 pm - 10 pm
Saturday, May 9th, 11 am - 9 pm
 
Entertainment
We are looking forward to an exciting lineup of entertainment this year.
Friday May 8, 2026 - Main Pavilion Stage
4:00 PM - Tree House Party Rental entertainment. Arm bands available.
4:00 - 9:00 PM - Karaoke with the famous Nate Guidry, Poke Salad Pavilion
Saturday May 9, 2026 - Main Pavilion Stage
Presented By: Tj Air & Heat
10:30 AM - Bill Smelley & The Monday Night Pickers
12:00 PM - Flashbacks - Shreveport's premiere 9-piece oldies show band brings it's highly acclaimed "At The Hop" show. Take a walk down memory lane with tributes to Elvis, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, and the wonderful doo-wop harmony.
3:00 PM - TBA
5:30 PM - TBA
8:00 PM - Floyd Grigsby - One of Shreveport's long time great bands presenting progressive rock at it's finest.
Click here for full schedule of events.
So come on Blanchard, let's get excited about the Poke Salad Festival in Blanchard Louisiana!
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