"Since 1972, the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival has attracted visitors from near and far to celebrate our local strawberry farmers, non-profits, and our special community, flourishing into the largest free harvest festival in the state of Louisiana. Join us for three days filled with time-honored traditions, amazing food and drinks, live music, rides, and loads of family fun!" - lastrawberryfestival.com
When crowned, they take on the responsibility of being the pride and joy of the town, promoters for Louisiana's Largest Free Festival, and the spokesman and spokeswomen of the culture of strawberry farming.
Miles away from the vineyards of Napa Valley and Sonoma is a place that uses Louisiana strawberries to make one of the most unique wines around. Since 1994, Amato's winery has made fruit wine in Louisiana.