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Jambalaya Festival

Join us for food, fun, music and activities at this annual festival every Memorial Day weekend in Gonzales, LA, “The Jambalaya Capital of the World.”

1. Ashland-Belle HeleneCorner of Hwy 75 & 3251Geismar, LA 70734Hours: Drive by only

2. Bocage Plantation39050 LA Hwy 942Darrow (Burnside), LA 70725Phone: 225-588-8000 www.bocageplantation.comHours: Wed–Sun, 12pm–5pm

3. Hermitage Plantation38308 Hwy 942 Darrow (Burnside), LA 70725www.hermitageplantation.comHours: Drive by only

4. Houmas House40136 Hwy 942Darrow (Burnside), LA 70725Phone: 225-473-7841 www.houmashouse.comHours: Mon–Tue, 9am–5pm;Wed–Sun, 9am–8pm

5. Mulberry GroveHwy 405White Castle, LAHours: Drive by only

6. Palo Alto Plantation33534 Hwy 944 South Donaldsonville, LA 70346Hours: By Appointment Onlywww.paloaltoplantation.comHours: Drive by only

7. St. Emma Plantation1283 Hwy 1 SouthDonaldsonville, LA 70346Hours: Drive by only

8. Ascension Veterans Memorial Park612 South Irma BlvdGonzales, LA 70737Phone: 225-644-4470 www.ascension.lib.la.us/veterans/home.htm

9. Crescent Park & Donaldsonville RiverwalkMississippi StDonaldsonville, LA 70346Phone: 225-473-4247www.donaldsonville-la.gov

10. Jambalaya Park & Amphitheater1015 East CornerviewGonzales, LA 70737Phone: 225-647-9549www.gonzalesla.com

11. Louisiana Square300 Railroad AveDonaldsonville, LA 70737Phone: 225-473-4247www.donaldsonville-la.gov

12. Palo Alto Gun & Rod ClubHwy 943 NorthDonaldsonville, LA 70346Phone: 225-717-3348www.paloaltoplantation.comHours: By appointment only

13. Pelican Point Golf Course6300 Championship CtGonzales, LA 70737Phone: 225-746-9900www.golfthepoint.comHours: Daily until darkTour Length: As neededGroup Size: Up to 144

14. Ascension Of Our Lord Catholic Church716 Mississippi StDonaldsonville, LA 70346Phone: 225-473-3176 www.ascensioncatholic.comHours: By appointment onlyAdmission: NoTour Length: 45min–1.5hoursGroup Size (Min/Max): 5–50

15. Ascension Parish Courthouse300 Houmas StDonaldsonville, LA 70346Phone: 225-473-9866 ext 212Hours: By appointment onlyAdmission: NoTour Length: 30min–1hourGroup Size (Min/Max): 20

16. Historic Fort Butler Commemorative SiteVeterans BlvdDonaldsonville, LA 70346Phone: 985-369-1950www.fortbutler.comAdmission: Fee for Guided ToursTour Length: 1hour–full dayGroup Size (Min/Max): 15+

17. River Rd. African American Museum406 Charles StDonaldsonville, LA 70346Phone: 225-474-5553africanamericanmuseum.orgHours: By appointment onlyAdmission: YesTour Length: 30min

18. Tee Joe Gonzales Museum217 West MainGonzales, LA 70737Phone: 225-647-9549www.gonzalesla.comHours: By appointment onlyAdmission: NoTour Length: As needed or with guide (30–45min)Group Size (Min/Max): 20–25

19. Alvin BatisteAt Farmer Dave’s512 Mississippi StDonaldsonville, LA 70346Phone: 225-473-8536www.alvinbatiste.comHours: Tues– Sat, 10am–2pmAdmission: NoTour Length: 30min/No limitGroup Size (Min/Max): No Limit

20. Ascension Community Theatre823 North Felicity AveGonzales, LA 70737Phone: 225-647-1230www.ascensioncommunitytheatre.org

21. Depot Gallery of River Region Art Association

1009 West Hwy 30Gonzales, LA 70737Phone: 225-473-9330www.artgumbo.orgHours: Wed–Sun, 11am–5pm

22. Cabela’s2200 Cabela’s PkwyGonzales, LA 70737Phone: 225-743-3400www.cabelas.com/gonzales

23. Lamar Dixon Expo Center9039 St Landry RdGonzales, LA 70737Phone: 225-621-1700www.lamardixonexpocenter.com

24. Premier Lanes Entertainment Center1414 North Airline HwyGonzales, LA 70737Phone: 225-621-2695www.premierlanes.netHours: Daily 11am–11pm

25. Tanger Outlet Center2410 Tanger Blvd, Ste 161Gonzales, LA 70737Phone: 225-647-9383 or 800-406-2112www.tangeroutlet.comHours: Mon–Sat, 9am–9pm;Sun, 11am–6pm

26. The Cajun Village Shops6490 Hwy 22Junction of LA Hwy 22 & LA Hwy 70Phone: 225-675-2782www.cajunvillageshops.com

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Historic Sites& Museums

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Entertainment & Shopping

3* See page 2 for the attractions & accommodations map. The numbers correspond with their locations.

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27. America’s Best Suites2412 Veterans BlvdGonzales, LA 70737Phone: 225-647-4515 www.bestsuites-gonzales.comNo. of rooms: 37

28. Best Western Inn Of Gonzales1918 West Hwy 30Gonzales, LA 70737Phone: 225-647-2001www.bestwestern.comNo. of rooms: 47

29. Best Western Plantation Inn2179 Hwy. 70Donaldsonville, LA 70346Phone: 225-746-9050www.bwdonaldsonville.comNo. of rooms: 60

30. Budget Inn2142 West Hwy 30Gonzales, LA 70737Phone: 225-644-2000No. of rooms: 60

31. Cajun Country Inn2411 South Darla AveGonzales, LA 70737Phone: 225-647-8992No. of rooms: 52

32. Clarion Inn& Conference Center1500 Hwy 30Gonzales, LA 70737Phone: 225-647-8000 www.clariongonzales.comNo. of rooms: 171

33. Comfort Inn2275 Hwy 70Donaldsonville, LA 70346Phone: 225-264-6006www.comfortinn.comNo. of rooms: 62

34. Comfort Suites2821 South Cabela’s PkwyGonzales, LA 70737Phone: 225-647-6400www.comfortsuites.comNo. of rooms: 77

35. Gonzales Motel1532 North Airline HwyGonzales, LA 70737Phone: 225-644-2687No. of rooms: 19

36. Hampton Inn Of Gonzales2634 West Outfitters DrGonzales, LA 70737Phone: 225-450-6999www.gonzales.hamptoninn.comNo. of rooms: 78

37. Highland Inn1740 West Hwy 30Gonzales, LA 70737Phone: 225-647-5700www.highlandinngonzales.comNo. of rooms: 53

38. Holiday Inn Express & Suites2806 West Hwy 30 Gonzales, LA 70737Phone:  225-743-8000www.hiexpress.com/gonzaleslaNo. of rooms: 90

 39. La Quinta Inn & Suites

2816 South Cabela’s PkwyGonzales, LA 70737Phone:  225-644-4726www.lq.comNo. of rooms: 60

40. Magnolia Motel701 West 10th StDonaldsonville, LA 70346Phone: 225-473-3146No. of rooms: 22

41. Supreme Inn & Suites2539 West Hwy 30Gonzales, LA 70737Phone: 225-644-3600www.supremeinn.comNo. of rooms: 70

42. The Western Inn1712 West Hwy 30Gonzales, LA 70737Phone: 225-644-3114No. of rooms: 71

43. TownePlace Suites By Marriott2823 Outfitter DrGonzales, LA  70737Phone: 225-450-3400www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/btrgz-towneplace-suites-baton-rouge-gonzales/No. of suites: 95 

44. White Rose Motel434 South Airline HwyGonzales, LA 70737Phone: 225-644-2125No. of rooms: 38

45. Bocage Plantation39050 LA Hwy 942 Darrow, LA 70725 Phone: 225-588-8000www.bocageplantation.comNo. of rooms: 4

46. Cabahanosse Bed& Breakfast602 Railroad Ave Donaldsonville, LA 70346Phone: 225-474-5050www.cabahanosse.comNo. of Rooms: 4

47. The Inn at Houmas House Plantation & Gardens40136 Hwy 942Darrow, LA 70725Phone: 225-473-9380www.houmashouse.comNo. of Rooms: 21

48. Lanoux Guest Cottage38353 Cornerview Rd Gonzales, LA 70737 Phone: 225-647-8878 www.lanouxguestcottage.comNo. of Rooms: 2

49. The Cajun Village Cottages6486 Hwy 22 Sorrento, LA 70778 Phone: 225-715-6060www.thecajunvillagecottages.comNo. of Cottages: 8

50. The Victorian On The Avenue117 Railroad Ave Donaldsonville, LA 70346 Phone: 225-473-1876 www.the-victorian-on-the-Ave.com No. of Rooms: 5

51. B & B Mobile Home & RV Park100 Bellina Drive Donaldsonville, LA 70346 Phone: 225-473-4744 29 Lots

52. CMI Mobile Court17867 Airline Hwy, Lot # 11 Prairieville, LA 70769 Phone: 225-677-8426 www.cmimobilecourt.com30 Lots

53. Lamar Dixon Expo Center9039 St Landry Rd Gonzales, LA 70737 Phone: 225-621-1700 www.lamardixonexpocenter.com285 Lots

54. Twin Lakes Park37313 Hwy 74 Geismar, LA 70734 Phone: 225-673-419968 Lots

55. Vesta Mobile Home & RV Park2228 South Burnside Ave Gonzales, LA 70737 Phone: 225-644-295215 Lots

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Bed & Breakfasts

RV Campsites

Ascension Parish 4-H Livestock ShowPhone: 225-621-1700www.lamardixonexpocenter.com

LSU State Livestock ShowPhone: 225-621-1700www.lamardixonexpocenter.com

The Ascension Christmas ParadePhone: 225-647-2937www.jambalayafestival.org

Gonzales Black RodeoPhone: 225-621-1700www.lamardixonexpocenter.com

Jambalaya FestivalPhone: 225-647-2937www.jambalayafestival.org

Louisiana Indian Heritage Association Annual Spring PowwowPhone: 504-837-6085www.liha.webs.com

Louisiana Sportsman Show & FestivalPhone: 866-238-5639www.louisianasportsmanshow.com

July 3rd FireworksPhone: 225-323-2555Email: directorddd@gmail.com

Juneteenth Freedom FestivalPhone: 225-474-5553www.africanamericanmuseum.org

Swamp Pop Music FestivalPhone: 877-753-9990www.swamppopmusicfest.com

Avenue Evening Stroll Phone: 225-323-2555Email: directorddd@gmail.com

Cajun Village Fall FestPhone: 225-675-5572www.cajunvillageshops.com

Louisiana Hot Air Balloon Championship Festivalwww.ascensionballooning.com

Louisiana Indian Heritage Association Annual Fall PowwowPhone: 504-837-6085www.liha.webs.com

Sunshine FestivalPhone: 225-473-4814www.donaldsonvillechamber.org

Louisiana Hot Air Balloon Championship Festival

This festival combines hot air balloons, entertainment, music, food, fun and surprises. On the lush green fields of the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, you and your family can take in the sights of the festival in a relaxed, comfortable setting while enjoying the open spaces.

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Bernadette’s 5405 Highway 44 473-9000 •* • • • •The Cabin 5405 Highway 44 473-3007 • • • • •Café Burnside 40136 Highway 942 473-9380 • • • •The Carriage House 40136 Highway 942 473-9380 • • • • •The Coffee House 6490 Highway 22 675-8068 • • • • •Latil’s Landing 40136 Highway 942 473-7841 • •* • • • •DONALDSONVILLE, LA

Café Lafourche 817 Veterans Blvd 473-7451 • • •Cypress Café 206 Railroad Ave 473-0010 • • • • •First & Last Chance Café 812 Railroad Ave 473-8236 • • • •Grapevine Café & Gallery 211 Railroad Ave 473-8463 •* • • • •GONZALES, LA

Albasha Greek & Lebanese 422 West Highway 30 647-8888 • • •Brew Bacher’s Grill 909 East Ascension St 647-2850 • • • • •Carli–Co Café 1506 North Airline Hwy 647-2233 • • • •Chef KD 38278 Highway 74 673-8801 • • •Chili’s 2227 Tanger Blvd 647-8534 • • • • •Christian Brothers Seafood 13139 Highway 44 647-4332 • •Country Kitchen 615 East Ascension St 644-4661 • •Cracker Barrel 2313 Tanger Blvd 647-5277 • • • •Dons Seafood Hut 2405 West Cabela Pkwy 644-4888 • • •El Paso Mexican Grill 2028 West Highway 30 644-6069 • •Grand Wall 1123 North Airline Hwy 644-5630 • •Hello Tokyo 122 South Airline Hwy 644-3328 • • •Kamal’s Kafe 13091 Airline Hwy, Ste A 644-1400 • • •Logan’s Roadhouse 2619 South Sportsman Lane 644-9775 • • • •Mi Padres Mexican Grill 37460 Ultima Plaza Blvd, Ste G 673-6434 • • • • •Mike Anderson’s Seafood 1500 Highway 30 743-3400 • • • •Outback Steakhouse 2637 South Veterans Blvd 644-3038 • • • •Pelican Landing Seafood House 6473 Highway 44, Ste 123 474-4004 • • • • •Philay’s Catfish n’ more 13386 Airline Hwy 647-3999 • • • •Piccadilly Cafeteria 511 North Airline Hwy 647-9002 • • • •The Redfish Grill (Cabela’s) 2200 West Cabela Pkwy 743-3400 • • • •Sno’s Seafood & Steakhouse 13131 Airline Hwy 647-2632 • • • • •Starlite Espresso Café 514 S Burnside Ave 644-8118 • • • •Tee Wayne’s Cajun Cooking 39087 Highway 621 644-3663 • • • • •GEISMAR/PRAIRIEVILLE, LA

Albasha Greek & Lebanese 17316 Airline Hwy, Ste A 677-8600 •DeAngelo’s Pizzeria 36557 Mission St 677-7262 • • •Dutch’s Seafood & Steakhouse 44708 Highway 42 622-4086 • • •Frank’s Restaurant 17425 Airline Hwy 673-8876 • • • • • •Galvez Seafood 40306 Highway 42, Ste 9 622-4800 • • • • •Griffin Grill 36519 Oak Plaza, Ste F 677-5382 • • • •The Italian Bowl 17424 Airline Hwy 744-7333 • • •Las Palmas 17188 Airline Hwy, Ste H 673-1711 • •On the Half Shell 37390 Perkins Rd 673-1951 • • • •Sammy’s Grill 16400 Airline Hwy 313-6025 • • • • • •Santa Fe Cattle Company 37436 Ultima Plaza Blvd 677-8325 • •Tommy’s Fish House 37306 Perkins Rd 673-1799 • • • • • •

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