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  • Where is the Jambalaya Festival held?
    Lamar Dixon Expo Center 9039 S St Landry Ave
 Gonzales, LA 70737
  • What time will jambalaya be served?
    Jambalaya will be served from 11:00am till close each day.
  • Do I have to buy a bracelet to enter just to buy a plate of jambalaya?
    Yes. You must enter the festival grounds in order to buy jambalaya.
  • What is the band schedule?
    The band schedule is under Festival Event tab.
  • How soon can I get in my cooking booth?
    You allowed to get in your booth 1 hour before you start time.
  • Where do cook's enter the festival grounds?
    Cooks will enter on Ashland Rd, follow the signs, and proceed to gate 3. Festival Map
  • What are the vendor hours?
    Food Vendor Hours Craft Vendor Hours
  • How can I become a vendor?
    Food Vendor Info Craft Vendor Info
  • When do I have to have my application in to participate in the Gonzales Jambalaya Pageant?
    The pageant entry date and rules and regulations are on the pageant page. Miss and Teen Pageant Children's Pageant
  • Is there is ice machine included in the building rental?
    Yes. There is an ice machine in the building that is included.
  • Is there a kitchen in the building rental?
    Yes. There is a full kitchen, however the big appliances are off limits for liability purposes. There is a microwave and plenty of outlets for crockpots etc. There is also a rental fridge solely for rentals.
  • Does the building have a sound system and microphones?
    No. You must provide your own sound equipment.
  • How will I get access to the building the day of my rental?
    The night prior to your rental you will receive a code to enter through the back door. The code is not active until the start time of your rental.
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