Dear Bunkien - Corn Festival June 11,12,13, 2010

Once again the Louisiana Corn Festival upon us.  Phyllis sends the following note.

"There will be a whole lot of shucking going on this weekend in Bunkie.  The
24th Annual Louisiana Corn Festival will be held on the grounds of the Haas
Auditorium. There will be over 40 Arts & Craft and Food Vendors,  Mitchell
Bros. Carnival,  contests, 5K Run and a softball tournment with 16 teams
from around the country.

Opening Ceremonies will be on Friday at 5:00 pm.  Corn Farmer of the year will be Wayne Lutz who will also be the Grand Marshall of the citywide parade on Saturday at 11:00 am.  Friday night Black Magnolia will start the street dance at 6:00 pm and NikLBeer continues the music from 9:00 pm til midnight. 

On Saturday,  Static will begin playing at 6:00 pm and they will be followed by Louisiana Fiya at 9:00 pm til midnight. You will find something for the entire family with carnival pay one price all three days.  

Our festival is one of the few free festivals left in the state, so join us as all rows lead to Bunkie."

The Bunkie Chamber may be contacted at (318) 346-2575 or BunkieChamber@bellsouth.net

Enjoy,

DaleDescant@bunkie.com