Olde Towne Slidell

05/21/2026

Olde Towne is going BIG this Independence Day.

We’re bringing you the biggest fireworks show we’ve ever had, plus all the things you’ve come to expect from us: the 6th Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest, the kids’ watermelon eating contest, live music, cooling stations, food, drinks, and a full night of red, white, and blue fun.

Come celebrate America’s milestone birthday with us in Olde Towne!

Schedule:
4:30 PM — Festivities begin
5:00 PM — Hot Dog Eating Contest
5:30 PM — Kids’ Watermelon Eating Contest
9:00 PM — Fireworks
Live music continues until midnight

Wear your red, white, and blue and come celebrate with us.

05/20/2026

Due to inclement weather concerns, the Cast Iron Cook-off that was originally set to kick off on May 23rd has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 13th.

05/14/2026

05/04/2026

🪅 Cinco de Mayo in Olde Towne 🪅

05/03/2026

TODAY is the day! 🍋

🍋 TOMORROW: Prepare to squeeze the day at Lemonpalooza! 🍋

Here are a few reminders:
➡️ All guests must visit the starting point at the City Hall Courtyard right next to the Slidell Museum (see "Start Here!" below) to taste-test in the Kids' Lemonade Competition happening from 9am-12pm (entry fee: $5) and purchase their punch card to participate in the Lemonpalooza Crawl from 3pm-6pm ($15).
➡️ For the Kids' Lemonade Competition, make sure to peruse the lemonades and pick the best one. Kids will be awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for the best lemonade, along with a separate prize for the most creative stand design.
➡️ For the Lemonpalooza Crawl, once you're done with all locations on your punch card, go back to the starting point and enter your card into a raffle to win a gift basket full of local must-haves.

We can't wait to see you!

04/28/2026

🍋 🍋 🍋

Life gave us lemons… so we made Lemonpalooza 🍋

On May 3rd, experience a refreshing day in Olde Towne where citrus, creativity, and community will be the main event. Lemonpalooza is making a comeback, and you’re invited to be part of it!

Start your morning at the Kid’s Lemonade Stand Competition (9AM–12PM) in the City Hall Courtyard, where young entrepreneurs will be serving up their best recipes.

$5 gets you unlimited tastings and a chance to support some seriously talented kids.

Then come back for round two…
The Lemonpalooza Crawl (3PM–6PM)

$15 lets you sip your way through lemon-inspired drinks at participating Olde Towne businesses.

This event is more than just a good time. It’s a fundraiser supporting Olde Towne Slidell Main Street’s mission to reinvest in and beautify the district. The $25 kid vendor fee and tasting fees go directly toward those efforts.

🏆 Kids will receive cash prizes for best lemonade, runner-up, and best decorated lemonade stand. Each child who enters a lemonade stand will receive a swag bag. Adults participating in the crawl will receive a punch card, vote on the best lemon-themed beverage from participating businesses, and be entered into a raffle for a gift basket.

Sign up by clicking the link in the comments before spots fill up! ⬇️

04/07/2026

Show off your creativity and compete for lemony bragging rights at Lemonpalooza! 🍋🏆

Kids are invited to get creative and run their very own lemonade stand in this fun morning competition! From decorating their booth to serving up their best recipes, young entrepreneurs will showcase their creativity, confidence, and community spirit on National Lemonade Day.

Perks Include:
🍋 Official participation in the Lemonpalooza Kids' Lemonade Competition
🍋 Stand space in the green space behind City Hall
🍋 Opportunity to compete for community recognition and receive a cash prize 💰
🍋 Inclusion in event promotions
🍋 Receive a swag bag full of sweet surprises!

Please note: Participants must bring all of their own materials to set up their stand and serve their lemonade. Olde Towne Main Street will provide lemonade sample cups. Participants can include a tip jar at their individual stand to offset some of the costs of being a vendor.

Sign your child up to run their very own lemonade stand by clicking the link in the comments!

04/04/2026

🐣 Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt kicks off this morning at 10:30 AM! 🐣

Businesses listed will have eggs “hidden” in front of their locations, so get ready for some fun throughout Olde Towne!

Families, please line up at the corner nearest to where you choose to start:
• Corner of Robert & Carey
• Corner of Carey & Cousin
• Corner of First & Cousin
• Corner of First & Erlanger
• Corner of Robert & First

We kindly ask everyone to help make this a joyful experience for all by allowing every child the opportunity to collect eggs — let’s avoid overflowing baskets so everyone gets a turn. 💛

We can’t wait to see all the smiling faces this morning. Let the hunt begin! 🐰🥚