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40 "Hot Spot" locations with wine tasting and over 50 art exhibits 

5 "Cool Spot" locations with refreshments like cold water, lemonade or even misting fans

Southeastern LA University Athletics Pep Rally at La Carreta stage (6:30 pm)

Live music on the main stage at La Carreta by the Chris Gray Band (7:30 pm)

Traditional acoustic music by New Orleans Strathspey & Reel Society at Keith Davis Violin Shop

"Lionpawlooza" with Roomie the Lion behind La Carreta

Art Education Demonstrations at the Hammond Regional Arts Center

"Coolin' with KSLU" with free tea or lemonade, cool music and refreshing misting fans at Johnny's Conoco

Katie Wainwright book signing Cuba On My Mind at The Crescent Bar

Louisiana Public Broadcasting's premiere of Dinosaur Big City with the Louisiana Children's Discovery Center at the Columbia Theatre

Take 1950s Retro Photos at The Alley Art & Antiques on North Cate St. or at Alley Square on South Cate St.

Special Sales at your favorite Downtown Hammond retail shops!

Wine Tasting

Cost: $20
I.D. Required
6 pm - 9 pm

Between 6 pm and 9 pm, guests are invited to purchase a wristband and comemorative tasting glass at any of three locations: Downtown Development District office, 2 W. Thomas Street; Hammond Regional Arts Center, 217 E. Thomas Street or Change Clothes and Bra La Vie, 221 W. Thomas Street.  There are 35 "Hot Spots" serving samples of wine.  Maps will be provided.  Tasters must present their wristband at each location.

 Art Stroll

Cost: Free
6 pm - 9 pm

Over 50 art exhibits from regional artists will be on display in the "Hot Spot" locations.  Location maps are available at the booths where wine tasting wristbands are purchased: Downtown Development District office, 2 W. Thomas Street; Hammond Regional Arts Center, 217 E. Thomas Street or Change Clothes and Bra La Vie, 221 W. Thomas Street. Details on the Hot August Night featured artists, coming soon. 

Hot August Night
Since 1995
Art Stroll, Wine Tasting, Live Music & Shopping!
August in southeast Louisiana always proves to be the hotter than we think we can handle, but each year locals find cool things to do that help us forget the heat and still pass a good time!  For more than a decade, Hot August Night in downtown Hammond has been one of those cool activities that many people from across the region, and across the country, like to take part in to beat the August heat.  Even before downtown Hammond became a certified Louisiana Cultural District, art has been a major focus for Hot August Night.  While you’re here, check out the “Hot Spots” – downtown merchant locations – for the art exhibits and the wine tasting!  And don't miss the "Cool Spots" - locations with special activities and even cool refreshments!

More details are coming soon!