Hosted by the Hammond Downtown Development District (DDD) since 1995, Hot August has invigorated Downtown Hammond with visitors, shoppers, and neighbors to support locally-owned businesses. Each year offers a lively display of nearly 100 small businesses and dozens of local musicians & artists providing quality entertainment for all ages – cultivating a one-of-a-kind atmosphere that can only be found in Hammond, America!
Special thanks to the following event sponsors:
K-Team Printing & Marketing
Ross & Wallace - A family company of AmerCareRoyal
Smile Doctors by DN Ortho - Hammond
Seale & Ross
Special thanks to: City of Hammond | Hammond Police Department | Louisiana Children's Discovery Center | Niagara Botting | Northshore Media Group | Southeastern Louisiana University | Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office | Brody Stevens | All Volunteers
This outpouring of lion pride includes a pep rally, autographs, and chants & cheers that celebrate Hammond’s famed Southeastern Louisiana University. Lion fans will get a chance to meet and greet SLU spirit squads, student-athletes, coaches, and the one and only Roomie the Lion.
LionPawLooza will begin in Cate Square Park at 4:30PM.
Afternoon festivities will start at 4pm with the adult-friendly Wine & Cheese Stroll, hosted in partnership with the Hammond Regional Arts Center. Our celebrated wine stroll offers curated wine and cheese pairings available for tasting at dozens of downtown businesses. In addition, certain downtown businesses will be offering alternatives to wine & cheese with their specially crafted sips & snacks.
Tickets will be available for $35 if purchased by August 23rd. Limited tickets will be available on-site for $40. Individuals must be 21 years or older to participate.
This application is for any brick-and-mortar business within the DDD that plan to host any activities during Hot August Stroll. Please tell us everything you have planned to include you in Hot August Stroll promotions! Businesses located within the DDD, but not within walking distance of Hot August Stroll activities, may set up with a booth in a designated area.
Note: To participate in the Wine & Cheese Stroll, please also make sure to complete registration with our event partner, the Hammond Regional Arts Center: CLICK HERE
Registration Closed
This application is for any artist vendors that plan to participate in Hot August Stroll. To participate in Hot August Stroll this year as an artist you can either purchase a 10x10 booth space on Charles St (4-9pm) OR be paired with a brick-and-mortar business in downtown (4-8pm).
