Lakeside Band (Music) >>>
Lakeside Band performs at the BHF 2010.
[website]
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Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band (Music) >>>
Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band performs at the BHF 2010.
[website]
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Monroe S. Tarver, Author and illustrator (Kids Zone) >>>
Author and illustrator, Monroe S. Tarver tells stories in Kids Zone at the BHF 2010.
[website]
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Diaper Derby Registration >>>
Register for the diaper derby.
[Register]
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Volunteer Registration >>>
Become a volunteer for the BHF.
[Register]
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Vendor Registration >>>
Become a vendor at the next BHF.
[Register]
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BHF Pageant Registration >>>
Become the next Miss BHF.
[Register]
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Schedule of Events
The Annual Black Heritage Festival kicks off Friday, March 5th with a FREE Gospel on the Lake at the Civic Center Outdoor Pavilion. It continues Saturday, March 6th inside the Civic Center. If you’re hungry for mouthwatering food, terrific music and great family fun then this is the place for you. Entertainers perform Gospel, Zydeco, Rhythm & Blues, Spoken Word and more on the Main and Kids Stages. There are approximately 70 vendors displaying and selling a wide variety of goods and services.
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Friday, March 5 - Free
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Gospel on the Lake
Civic Center Amphitheater
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Gospel on the Lake features regional and local choirs, soloist and praise dancers. So bring the entire family for inspiring gospel. Food vendors will be open and remember to bring the lawn chairs. This event is FREE to the public.
For more information, email littlewheelskidz@aol.com
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Saturday, March 6 - Workshops
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9:00 am
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Healthy Baby/Diaper Derby Registration
Sponsor: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
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10:00 am
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Market Place Opens
Civic Center Coliseum
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10:00 - 12 noon
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Prayer Summit 2010
2nd floor
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10:00 - 12 noon
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Scholarship Workshop
Sponsor: ConocoPhillips, Capital One
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12:00 noon
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Genealogy Workshop
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
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12:00 noon
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Caregiver Burn Out
Sponsor: Home Health Care 2000
2nd Floor
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12:00 – 4:00 pm
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Kids Zone
Monroe S. Tarver, Author and illustrator
Civic Center Exhibition Hall
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5:00 pm
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Fashion Show
Sponsor: Jamelia Fashion Production
Contraband Room
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2010 Heritage Stage, March 6
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11:00-1:00 pm
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Gospel Showcase
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1:00 – 3:00 pm
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Talent Showcase
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3:30 – 5:00 pm
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Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band
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5:30 pm
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MSU Mini Step Show
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7:00 pm
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Lakeside will get the evening started with their ATOMIC
party-starter “Fantastic Voyage”.
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Admission Friday
Friday – Free
Admission Saturday (Early)
Saturday – 10 am to 2 pm
$5.00 13 yrs – Adults
Kids 12 & under FREE
Admission Saturday (Evening)
Saturday – 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$10.00 13 yrs – Adults
Kids 12 & under FREE
* * * Schedule Subject to Change * * *
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”Supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council as administered by The Arts and Humanities Council of SWLA”
The Black Heritage Festival would
not be possible without the support of
our corporate and media sponsors who
join us in contributing to the betterment
of the community..
L'auberge Du Lac | Website
Delta Downs | Website
Black Cotton Works | Website
Arts and Humanities
Council of SWLA | Website
SWLA Convention &
Visitors Bureau | Website
City of Lake Charles | Website
McNeese Banners | Website
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