September 13-15, 2018 is the 27th annual Kiwanis Pepper Festival. Live music and performances by local dance groups, arts and crafts, vendors, food, drinks and the famous pepper eating contest. Contact Dana Dugas at 337-201-1232 for more info.

Thursday, Sept. 13 Family Night

Carnival rides

Free admission to Festival grounds

Friday, Sept 14 Festival grounds open at 5pm

Opening ceremonies at 5:30pm

Corey Ledet 6-7:30pm

Country Roundup 8-10pm

Festival grounds close at 10:30pm

Saturday, Sept 15 Festival grounds open at 10am

Carnival rides open at noon

Local dance groups perform throughout the day

Pepper Jelly Band 5-6:30pm

Sideshow 7-8:30pm

Pepper eating contest 8:45pm ($200 1st prize)

Geno Delafosse and French Rockin Boogie 9-10:30pm

Festival grounds close at 11pm