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Saturday, October 18, 2008
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10:00 AM
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King and Queen Yum Yum Pageant
Ages 0 – 7 Boys and Girls
Louisiana Yambilee Building |
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2:00 PM
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King Willyam/Queen Marigold/Teen Pageants
Ages 8 – 17 Girls Ages 8 – 10 Boys
Louisiana Yambilee Building |
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2008
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10:00 AM
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Crowning of 2008 Louisiana Yambilee King
St. Landry Catholic Church
Reception to follow: Toby's
Invitation Only
Sponsored by: SLEMCO |
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008
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6:00 PM
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SOIREE ROYALE
Louisiana Yambilee Building
Tickets: $30.00
Doors Open @ 6:00 PM
Silent Yam Auction
Sponsored by:
Opelousas-St. Landry Parish
Chamber of Commerce and
Louisiana Yambilee Association |
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YAMBILEE FESTIVAL BEGINS
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008
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5:00 PM
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino
Carnival – Family Night
Pay One Price: $20.00 |
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6:00 – 8:00 PM
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The Black Leg Blues Revue
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino
Festival Stage |
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8:30 – 10:30 PM
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Andy Smith Band
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino
Festival Stage |
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2008
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COOKED YAM COMPETITION
YAM-I-MAL COMPETITION
Farmers Market at Vine Street and Landry Street
Opelousas |
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1:00 – 4:00 PM 4:15 PM
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Registration
Judging |
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5:00 PM
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Carnival
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino |
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5:00 – 8:00 PM
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Music and Market featured Vegetable: Sweet Potato
Farmers Market at Vine Street and Landry Street
Opelousas |
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5:30 PM
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Live Music featuring Step Rideau & the Zydeco Outlaws
Farmers Market at Vine Street and Landry Street
Opelousas |
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6:00 – 10:00 PM
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Yam Idol
Come out to the Festival Grounds and cheer on your contestant.
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino
Festival Stage |
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10:30 – Midnight
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Dollar Short
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino
Festival Stage |
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2008
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LOUISIANA YAMBILEE QUEEN’S PAGEANT
Louisiana Yambilee Building |
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9:30 AM
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Contestant Interview Competition |
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11:00 AM
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Yambilee Marketplace Arts & Crafts
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino |
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12:00 NOON
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Louisiana Yambilee Queen’s Luncheon
Open to the Public
Tickets: $15.00 Purchase in advance through office
Sponsored by: CLECO |
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1:00 – 3:00 PM
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Hadley J. Castille Family with the Sharecroppers Band
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino
Festival Stage |
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4:30 – 6:30 PM
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BBC Band
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino Festival Stage
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12:00 Noon – 5:00 PM
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Carnival
Pay One Price $20.00 per bracelet
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino |
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5:00 PM – Midnight
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Carnival
Regular Price
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino |
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6:00 PM
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Louisiana Yambilee Queen’s Coronation
Open to the Public
Tickets: $10.00 May be purchased at the door |
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8:00 – 10:00 PM
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The Chase Tyler Band
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino
Festival Stage |
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10:30 PM – 12:30 AM
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Hotline
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino
Festival Stage |
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1:00 PM
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GRAND LOUISIYAM PARADE
Begins on East Landry, South on Main Street,
Union Street ending at Donald Gardner Stadium |
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12:00 PM
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Carnival
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino |
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12:00 PM
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Yambilee Marketplace Arts & Crafts
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino |
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3:00 – 5:00 PM
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Battle of the Bands
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino Festival Stage |
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5:00 – 7:00 PM
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T-Broussard and the Zydeco Steppers
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino
Festival Stage |
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