Vinton Heritage Festival to be held Oct. 13 |

VINTON – The City of Vinton will hold the Vinton Heritage Festival on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the corner of Horrige and Center streets from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The opening ceremony will be held at 8:30 a.m.

Performing at the event will be Raymond T. & French Bread from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m., Swamp Vibe from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Brandon Ledet & Creole Touch from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Ed Jardell & LA Scramble Band from 3:15 to 5:00 p.m. and LA Express with Johnny Allen and Tommy McClain from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Other events include the Gumbo Gator at 2:00 p.m. and the Festival Queen at 3:00 p.m. There will also be craft and food vendors at the event.

Admission is free, and lawn chairs are welcome, but no ice chests are alcoholic beverages will be allowed.

For more information, call 337-589-7453 or visit either of the following web sites:

http://www.cityofvinton.com/

http://www.visitlakecharles.org/includes/events/index.cfm?action=display&eventID=6636