Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival, May 8-9, 2009, is touted as second only to Mardi Gras in its magnitude…and fun!  The festival draws folks from all over the world that stroll through Ponchatoula “America’s Antique City” and watch one of the South Louisiana biggest parades. With a beautiful antique downtown, with abundant antique shops, the “Strawberry Capital of the World” is also known as “Americas Antique City”!  For over 30 years, the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival has provided a venue as the largest fundraiser for non-profit and charitable organizations. The festival prides itself as being one of the only festivals in which non-profit organizations are the only vendors on the official festival grounds.  So come on down and enjoy Springtime in Southern Louisiana!  Stay at the Hotel St. Pierre & Andrew Jackson Hotel, in the Heart of the French Quarter, steps from Bourbon Street, Jackson Square and the French Market. Enjoy the Springtime Fun in 2009!