The Oyster Festival is happening in the town of Amite during the 2026 Dixie Dash - $6,000 Added Money Barrel Race!!!
If you are traveling in from the interstate, I STRONGLY recommend all folks coming in for the The Dixie Dash, especially those in trucks and trailers, take the Arcola exit [Exit 50] to Highway 51 to avoid getting yourself stuck in the festival and parade activities.
If you are traveling in on highway 16 East, you will need to take a right before the tracks, travel 3 blocks then turn left to get on highway 51. If you have an alternate route other than this, take it!
Please tell everyone you know that is hauling in. As much as I’m sure yall want to join in on the festival and parade, having you and your horses stuck and missing your runs might damper the fun.

Dixie Dash Barrel Race 2026
Join us for two thrilling barrel racing days on March 20 & 21, 2026, at the Florida Parishes Arena in Amite, LA!
Have questions... call or text 985.969.4188.
BBR & Non-Incentive Horse & The Open Horse approved!
$1K Added NIH & $1K Added TOH
NIH Entry Link - https://tinyurl.com/ypa5un3w
PRE-ENTRIES OPEN MARCH 16TH AND CLOSE 10AM, MARCH 19TH
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Coke United
R.P. Custom Trailers & Service
Deluca's Fine Jewelry & Gifts
3C's Equipment
Sarita Bar & Grill
Blue Jean Farms
Tyler Ross Jewelers
Livingston Hardware
Sweetwater Campground
Ponchatoula Feed & Seed
Green Lewis & Associates
Vendors:
Three Heifers General Store
GypsyLane 225
Colyell Creek Apparel
Sunshine Lemonade
Funky Fresh Eats
Retro West
Drink’n & Jav’n LLC - Coffee
La Casita Mexican Food
Big Black River Tack
Connie's Jewelry ~ Cute Cowgirl Auction
Dr. Alvin Jaufre ~ Lagniappe Animal Chiro
Kliq Photography
Price McNeese Visual Media
Vendors and sponsors call to join in!
Booth spaces are not reserved without payment of fees!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR WINNERS AND THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE DIXIE!