SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2007

10:30 AM

Crowning of 2007 Louisiana Yambilee King
Queen of Angels Catholic Church
Reception to follow: (By Invitation Only)
Le Zinc Main Street Bar and Restaurant
Sponsored by: SLEMCO

2:00 PM

21ST Annual King and Queen Yum Yum Pageant
Ages 0 – 7
Louisiana Yambilee Building

4:00 PM

King Willyam and Queen Marigold Pageant
Ages 8 – 11
Louisiana Yambilee Building
Yam Miss, Yam Jr. Miss, and Yam Teen Miss
Ages 12 – 17
Louisiana Yambilee Building

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2007

SWEET POTATO EXHIBITS
Louisiana Yambilee Building

1:00–4:00 PM

Registration

4:15 PM

Judging of Exhibits

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2007

SOIREE ROYALE
Louisiana Yambilee Building
Tickets: $30.00

6:00 PM

Doors Open
Silent Yam Auction
Sponsored by: Opelousas-St. Landry Parish
Chamber of Commerce and
Louisiana Yambilee Association

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2007

5:00 PM

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino
Carnival – Family Night
Pay One Price: $15.00

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2007

COOKED YAM COMPETITION/YAM-I-MAL COMPETITION
Farmers Market at Vine Street and Landry Street - Opelousas

1:00–4:00 PM

Registration

4:15 PM

Judging

5:00 PM

Carnival
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino

5:00–8:00 PM

Music and Market featured Vegetable: Sweet Potato

5:30 PM

Live Entertainment featuring Curley Taylor
Farmers Market at Vine Street and Landry Street - Opelousas

9:00 PM

Live Entertainment on Festival Grounds
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino
Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2007

LOUISIANA YAMBILEE QUEEN’S PAGEANT
Louisiana Yambilee Building

9:30 AM

Contestant Interview Competition

12:00 NOON

Louisiana Yambilee Queen’s Luncheon
Open to the Public
Tickets: $15.00 Purchase in advance through office
Sponsored by: CLECO

12:00 NOON – 5:00 PM

Carnival
Pay One Price $15.00 per bracelet
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino

5:00 PM–MIDNIGHT

Carnival
Regular Price
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino

6:00 PM

Louisiana Yambilee Queen’s Coronation Open to the Public
Tickets: $10.00
May be purchased at the door

9:00 PM

Live Entertainment on Festival Grounds
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino
Geno Delafosse

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2007

1:00 PM

GRAND LOUISIYAM PARADE
Begins on East Landry, South on Main Street,
Union Street ending at Donald Gardner Stadium

2:00 PM

Carnival
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino