The Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival

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The Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival This festival celebrates the Sicilian heritage of our ancestors who came and settled in Independence, Louisiana.

Voted 2012 Louisiana Association of Fairs and festivals “ New Festival of The Year"
The ISHF is held each year the second weekend of March in the streets of downtown Independence. Amazing Sicilian Cuisine, a spaghetti eating contest, a meatball toss competition and great music!

Mark your calendars!! You don’t want to miss this lineup!!
10/18/2026

Mark your calendars!! You don’t want to miss this lineup!!

Support MDS!
10/18/2026

Support MDS!

🥩🎶 SAVE THE DATE! MATER DOLOROSA CATHOLIC SCHOOL’S ANNUAL STEAK DINNER & DANCE! 🎶🥩

💙🤍 LOUISIANA SATURDAY NIGHT: BAYOU ROOTS, FAITH & COMMUNITY! 💛⚜️

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, live entertainment, fellowship, and Southern hospitality! Join Mater Dolorosa Catholic School for our Annual Steak Dinner and Dance as we come together to celebrate our community and support Catholic education! 🦅🙏

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
📍 Mater Dolorosa Catholic School Gym
509 Pine Street, Independence, Louisiana 70443

✨ EVENT DETAILS
🥂 6:00 PM – Hors d’oeuvres
🥩 7:00 PM – Dinner
🎶 Live entertainment by The Dominoes
🍸 Premium open bar
🎟️ $100 per person
💰 Every ticket purchased enters you into a $1,000 CASH RAFFLE!
🔨 Silent auction
🥩 To-go steak orders available for pickup from 4:00–6:00 PM

🎟️ TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE AFTER THE FOLLOWING MASSES!

Join us at one of these Masses on October 11 to purchase your tickets in person!

📅 Today, Sunday, October 11
⛪ St. Dominic — 8:15 AM Mass
⛪ St. Helena — 9:00 AM Mass
⛪ Mater Dolorosa — 11:00 AM Mass
⛪ St. Helena — 12:30 PM Spanish Mass

❤️ YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

Every ticket helps Mater Dolorosa Catholic School continue its mission of building faith, developing future leaders, and providing a strong Catholic education for our children.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy a memorable Louisiana-style evening filled with great food, great company, and a wonderful cause!

🦅 Together, we build more than a school… WE BUILD FAITH, LEADERS & FUTURES. ✝️💙🤍💛

We look forward to seeing you there! 🎉

Wishing our friends across the river bridge a successful old farmers Day in Loranger! 
10/16/2026

Wishing our friends across the river bridge a successful old farmers Day in Loranger! 

National Pasta Month!! What’s your favorite pasta dish? Drop it in the comments!
10/16/2026

National Pasta Month!!
What’s your favorite pasta dish? Drop it in the comments!

10/16/2026

It’s beginning to feel like fall outside! Time to start thinking about Halloween. Our friends in Independence have scheduled their hours for trunk or treat and regular trick-or-treating. If you would like to participate and hand out Candy at trunk or treat call (985) 507-3123!

2026-2027 Committee Chairs
10/16/2026

2026-2027 Committee Chairs

We are 5 months away from the 19th annual Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival! Meet our executive board!
10/16/2026

We are 5 months away from the 19th annual Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival! Meet our executive board!

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307 E Railroad Avenue
Independence, LA
70443

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