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  Pastures of green and gleaming crawfish ponds represent the western side of St. Landry Parish, while her other half is characterized by fields of millet, rolling hills, and bayous. Use this tool to learn more about each community and find your perfect destination.
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Black Pot Cook-Off

Name: Black Pot Cook-Off
Start: 2023-03-11
End: 2023-03-11
Location: Yambilee Ag Arena

The Black Pot Cook-Off is a family-friendly event taking place at the Yambilee Ag Arena in Opelousas. Enjoy a live performance by Mathew Ewing and the All-Star Band and taste the best of good ole, amazing Louisiana black pot cooking.

Admission is $5, but kids 12 and under can enter for free. For more information, you can call 337-945-3062 or 337-290-0837

Tags: Cook-Off, Culinary, Live Performance, Music

Date

Mar 11 2023

Expired!

Time

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Cost

$5.00

More Info

Yambilee Ag Arena

1939 West Landry Street Opelousas, LA 70570 United States

Organizer

Opelousas Rotary Club

Phone

337-945-3062

Email

opelsunriserotary@gmail.com

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