NATCHITOCHES – Savoie’s Catering, Ernest’s Orleans Restaurant, Mama’s Oyster House, Papa’s Bar and Grill, Legacy Café, Lasyone’s, Maglieux’s, Sweetie’s Bar-B-Q, Sweet D’s Kitchen, Cane River Commissary and Sodexo are among the many vendors who will serve up delicious samplings at Flavor of Louisiana, Northwestern State University’s spring food extravaganza.

Presented by the NSU Foundation in partnership with the Louisiana Seafood Board, Flavor of Louisiana will feature samples of seafood and other dishes in a food festival atmosphere with music and entertainment. Options for non-seafood eaters will be available. Maggio’s and other vendors will offer craft beers and specialty cocktails while coffee and desserts will also be available.

Flavor of Louisiana will take place 6-10 p.m. Friday, March 15 in Prather Coliseum.  All proceeds go towards scholarships for students and funds for faculty development and academic program enhancements.

“Flavor of Louisiana is our most popular fund raiser,” said Cristy Bernard, associate director of Development. “It’s a great event for our NSU family, alumni and friends to sample delicious Louisiana seafood dishes in a fun atmosphere while raising dollars that directly impact and assist deserving students.”

Lieutenant Gov. Billy Nungesser will return as honored guest.

Tickets are $85 per person or $135 per couple.  Tickets and sponsorship information are available at https://northwesternstatealumni.com/flavor-of-louisiana/. The deadline to become a sponsor is Friday, March 1.