Poke Salad Festival Announces Theme for 2018
"Poke Salad, Good"
President's Message 2018
The Blanchard Poke Salad Festival is incorporating past and present fun activities for all. Come enjoy live entertainment, carnival, and numerous activities for kids to name a few.
Contests
There are many ways for you to participate and possibly win cash prizes at the Poke Salad Festival in 2018.
The Poke Salad Festival Treasure Hunt starts on Monday May 7th with clues being announced daily in the newspaper, on the radio, and by 8:00 A.M. here on the Treasure Hunt page.
The $1,000.00 prize is sponsored by long-time Poke Salad Festival supporter Doug's Paint and Body Shop.
Parades
As you may already know, one of the highlights of the Poke Salad Festival is the Parade, hosted by Blanchard's own "Lovable" Larry Ryan, which travels through downtown Blanchard on Saturday May 12th, starting at 10:00 AM in front of Blanchard Elementary School. This year our Grand Marshal is Coach Jim Gatlin, Northwood High School Football Coach. We always have great participation and creative ideas in our Parade Float Contest, sponsored by Doug's Paint and Body Shop.
Best in Parade receives a trophy.
There will also be 1st and 2nd place trophies given in the following categories.
Best Float
Best Marching/Twirling / Cheer
Other/Parade participant
All groups, teams, and businesses are invited to participate in the parade float contest with no charge to join the fun. Car clubs and any other group or individual wishing to be in the parade are welcome.
For parade registration, please complete the Parade Entry Form. Either email or text it to Jessica West.
jessicawest911@gmail.com 318-422-9867
If you have any additional questions please contact Jessica West.
For map and additional information, see the Parade page.
Carnival
Also, the Carnival will feature armbands for all-you-can-ride rides on Thursday, Friday and Saturday this year. Don't forget to pre-purchase your carnival all-you-can-ride armband tickets at Doug's Paint and Body Shop, Blanchard Insurance, or Blanchard Town Hall for $15 in advance, or pay $18 at the gate on Thursday or $20 on Friday and Saturday for your armband. Watch for the carnival posters to go up.
