Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church & School invites St. Bernard Parish residents and visitors to celebrate a local delicacy and kick-off the Creole tomato season with delicious food including Raw and Grilled Oysters, Tomato-a-la-Chalmette, BBQ Shrimp, Jambalaya, Shrimp Fettuccini, Crawfish Fried Rice, Italian Sausage, Pizza, Funnel Cakes, Chicken Strips, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and much more. The weekend features live local entertainment, games, & rides. The annual Tomato Queen Pagaent and Baby Contests are held on the Saturday of the festival and a 5K race and Fun Run is held before the festival.
Address
2320 Paris Road
Chalmette, LA 70043
Contact
tomatofest@olpsschool.org or (504) 271-2953
Entertainment
Friday April 21
5:30pm-7:00pm-Crowe Boys
8:00pm-10:00pm-Tongue & Groove
Saturday April 22
3:00pm-5:00pm-Jason Dorcey
5:30pm-7:30pm-LA Strip
8:00pm-11:00pm-Category 6
Sunday April 23
3:00pm-5:00pm-Rhythm Chasers
5:30pm-7:30pm-Cypress Pop Trio
8:00pm-10:00pm-Topcats
Amusement Rides
P.O.P ride armbands will be available for $15 in advance and $20 on grounds (prices subject to change).
P.O.P Ride Schedule:
Friday 6:00 – 11:00
Saturday 12:00 – 5:00 and 6:00 – 11:00
Sunday 12:00 – 5:00 and 5:00 – 10:00
WEEKEND armbands will be available for $45 in advance and $50 on grounds (prices subject to change).
WEEKEND and P.O.P. armbands may be purchased in advance the week before the fair from 6:00 to 8:00pm on the blacktop near the gym.