This 2-day annual festival is family oriented event and provides entertainment, a kid friendly environment and good soul food cooking.  It creates an opportunity for the people of Louisiana and surrounding areas a place to show off their soul food cooking skills in several categories in a judged competition, as well as showcase their talents in the entertainment and arts and crafts fields.

Schedule of Events

May 17, 2025

11:00-11:10am: Hosts: Free Spirit
11:15-11:35am: Pastor Leon Hitchens (Gospel/R&B)     
11:40-12:00pm: Phoenix Rouge Dance Troupe (Belly Dancing)
12:10-12:35pm: Ervin "Maestro" Foster & My Better Half (Jazz/Pop/Blues)    
12:40-1:00pm: Outlaw David James
1:00pm: Soul Food Cooking Contest Judging - Meats & Fish, Vegetable & Sides Judges: Rita Rushing Jones, Nokia
1:15-1:45pm: Stephen King (Christian Rap)
2:00-2:20pm: Ny'Aira (R&B/Soul)        
2:30-3:00pm: LA Groove (Old School R&B)    
3:15-3:35pm: Jelly B & D'Wolfe (Southern Soul/Blues)
3:45-4:15pm: Eilene Rockette - (Gospel/Jazz) featuring TBJ Band and guest
4:20-4:40pm: Soul Food Winners – Meats and Fish, Vegetables and Side Dishes
4:45-5:15pm: TMQ Band Tino Martinez (Instrumental Jazz)
5:20-5:30pm: Pioneer Award  - Owen’s Grocery and Deli - Cynthia Green
5:35-6:20pm: Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor (Soul/Blues/Funk/Reggae)  
6:30-6:45pm: Eddie "Cool" Deemer     (Comedian)
7:00 to close: SmokeHouse Porter and the Gut Bucket Blues Band

May 18, 2025

11:00-12:00pm: Hosts: Free Spirit
12:00-12:20pm: Outlaw David James (Motivational Rap)
12:30-12:45pm: Princess Teha    (Christian/World)
1:00-1:20pm: Nspire - (Motivational)
1:30-2:00pm: Katrina (Southern Soul)
2:00pm: Soul Food Cooking Contest Judging - Appetizers/Soups, Breads/Desserts, Beverages, Judges: Rita Jones Rushing, Nakia Wilson-Nelson,
2:10-2:40pm: King Solomon (R&B/Soul)
2:45-3:00pm: Susie Shepherd (Country/Pop)        
3:15-3:45pm: Attack The Sound (Jazz/Hip Hop/Blues)    
4:00-4:30pm: Lisa Harris (Tina Turner Tribute)    
4:40-5:00pm: Soul Food Winners - Appetizers & Soups, Breads & Desserts, Ices & Drinks
5:15-5:45pm: TMQ Band (Instrumental Jazz)    
5:50-6:00pm: Eddie "Cool" Deemer (Comedy)
6:15-7:00pm: Henry Turner, Jr. & Flavor  (Blues/Soul/Funk/Reggae)    
7:15-to close Vince Hutchinson & The Original Heavy Storm Band  (Soul/R&B)

Date:
May 17-18, 2025

Hours:
11:00am to 8:00pm

Location:
Riverfront Plaza,
300 South River Road,
Baton Rouge, LA 70802.

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