2017 - 2015 Events Calendar

Americana is proud to host the fourth annual Code Red Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, October 21. From 10 AM to 5 PM. You can gather with your family at The Pointe at Americana for a fun day of spicy chili, refreshing craft beer, and fun for all ages! The Code Red Chili Cook-Off has something for everyone, ranging from a Kid Zone with games, to live music -- you do not even have to like chili to have fun here. This great opportunity to taste great chili and beer while gathering for wholesome community fun is perfect for all families.

Admission to the Code Red Chili Cook-Off, Kid Zone activities, and parking are all free. Wristbands to enjoy the chili- tasting contest cost $10, and $15 for the craft beer tasting. Proceeds from the Code Red Chili Cook-Off supports the Lane Regional Medical Center Foundation.

If you have a killer chili or salsa recipe and want to compete in the chili cook-off, download the Team Rules & Registration Packet. to get started on the road to spicy chili glory at the 2017 Code Red Chili Cook-Off. On October 21, participating teams of chili chefs will compete to earn the title of Best Chili in the Youth and Adult Divisions, Best Overall Salsa, Best Decorated Booth, and Chili People’s Chose Award.

If you love great food, craft beer, family fun, and supporting a good cause, you will have the time of your life at the fourth annual Code Red Chili Cook-Off. Head on over to The Pointe at Americana for a great time with your family and friends.

At Americana, active families can truly thrive. On September 15-17, the American YMCA will host a charity doubles tournament. Sign up today for a fun-filled weekend of tennis, sportsmanship, and community! 

Staying active, and keeping in touch with the community is important for every family. Americana, Walk On’s Bistreaux & Bar, and Level Homes proudly sponsor the Americana YMCA’s Taste of Tennis event, and are glad to help benefit the community’s cohesive spirit and YMCA.

The American Taste of Tennis event will host competitions for men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles. This friendly completion kicks off on Friday September, 15 at 6:30 PM at the Americana YMCA for the first round of play. The next rounds begin at 8:30 AM the next morning, with the final rounds finishing up at 8:30 AM on Sunday. Anyone interested in taking part in a fun weekend of tennis must sign up by September 12^th with their entry fee. Members of the Americana YMCA pay $40; all other participants pay $50. If you have any questions about the Taste of Tennis event, how to sign up, or how your company could help sponsor the event, please email Henry Abrahams at [email protected].

Taking advantage of community events helps keep families active, healthy, and engaged with their neighbors. Americana is proud to be able to provide families with a neighborhood where people thrive.   

Register for Taste of Tennis today!

LEMONADE DAY - MAY 2017

Americana’s Lemonade Fest takes place this year on Saturday, May 6^th from 11-4pm. Lemonade Fest happens on Lemonade Day, a day in Louisiana that is dedicated to fun family events where kids can learn how to be entrepreneurial.

Lemonade Day was brought to Louisiana in 2010 by entrepreneurs John Georges (CEO of Georges Enterprises) and Todd Graves (Founder, CEO, Fry Cook & Cashier of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers).  John and Todd both received their first taste of business by operating their own lemonade stand as kids.

Lemonade Day strives to empower kids to take ownership of their lives and become productive members of society – whether they want to be business leaders, social advocates, volunteers, or simply forward thinking citizens of tomorrow!

Americana values this day and gets involved by hosting Lemonade Fest for the Zachary community. Friends, families, and the Zachary, LA community are invited to enjoy live music, food, games and lots of lemonade at The Pointe at Americana in the Americana Development. Lemonade Fest will be from 11am to 4pm on Saturday, May 6, 2017. There is fun for all ages, and admission is free!

Rollins, Zachary and Copper Mill elementary students can register and pick up their lemonade stands at their prospective schools.  All other guests are welcome to register online at http://louisiana.lemonadeday.org/ and call Bonnie at 225.663.1814 to reserve their spot at Americana’s Lemonade Fest.

Learn more about Lemonade Day at: http://louisiana.lemonadeday.org/

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LEMONADE DAY LOUISIANA

Lemonade Day was brought to Louisiana in 2010 by entrepreneurs John Georges (CEO of Georges Enterprises) and Todd Graves (Founder, CEO, Fry Cook & Cashier of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers).  John and Todd both received their first taste of business by operating their own lemonade stand as kids.

The foremost objective of Lemonade Day is to empower youth to take ownership of their lives and become productive members of society – the business leaders, social advocates, volunteers, and forward thinking citizens of tomorrow.

Each child that registers receives a backpack with an Entrepreneur Workbook that teaches them the 15 lessons of Lemonade Day including creating budgets, setting profit-making goals, serving customers, repaying investors, and giving back to the community. Along the way, they acquire skills in goal-setting, problem solving, and gain self-esteem critical for future success. They keep all the money they make and are encouraged to spend some, save some and share some.

Level Homes will be providing 50 Lemonade stands to the first 50 students who register for Lemonade Day at Americana!!

Register Here!

Rollins Elementary and Zachary Elementary students can register and pick up lemonade stands at their prospective schools.

All other guests are welcome to Register Here! Make sure to call Bonnie at 225-663-1814 to reserve your stand after registering online!

The Gleaux Run event is a one of a kind night time experience that is less about how fast you run and more about enjoying the music filled glowing course with your friends and family. We see participants of all different speeds, ages, shapes, and sizes ready to GLEAUX. So whether you are a casual walker or avid runner the Gleaux Run invites you to be part of the fun.

New in 2016 - a FOAM PARTY at the start/finish.
Prizes will be awarded to the fastest overall racer, medals to the 1st-3rd place 5k finishers, as well as the individual and team with the most festive glow items and neon clothes - get creative (but keep it clean). There will be Gleaux Stations for pictures under the blacklight and a pre- and afterparty featuring foam cannons and a DJ. This event benefits the Zachary Chamber of Commerce, the Physical Education programs at the Zachary Community School System and a percentage of proceeds raised going to create and maintain walking and biking trails in Zachary.

Event Location: The Pointe at Americana. Across from the Americana YMCA.

The 3rd Annual Code Red Chili Cook-off is set for Saturday, September 24, 2016, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

This annual community event is set to be a day full of music, chili competition, games, craft beer tasting, cake walk, face painting – Fun for the ENTIRE family! Enjoy chili competition and NEW this year, salsa category–will be prepared by teams from all across the region. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome to enjoy live music featuring The Gillis Silo, on the grassy lawn of The Pointe.

Refreshments, souvenir t-shirts, cold beverages, hot dogs and baked goods will be sold throughout the day. No ENTRY or parking fees. A $10.00 band will give you the opportunity to taste all of the chili competition entries.

Entry fee is $25 for chili cooking teams. Two divisions (based upon the age of the Head Cook on day of event) are offered: Adult (18 and older) and YOUTH (17 and younger).

The Code Red Chili Cook-off is an annual fundraiser for the Lane Regional Medical Center Foundation. As a nonprofit, the Foundation relies upon events such as this to raise funds to support Lane Regional Medical Center in providing the very best healthcare to everyone that enters its doors. This unique event offers companies, organizations and individuals from across the REGION the opportunity prednisone to compete in the cook-off or simply enjoy the fun—all for a worthy cause.

The event is presented by Americana, Level Homes and Lane Regional Medical Center.

Don’t miss out on the 2016 event, for sponsorship and team entry packets, contact Theresa Payment at 225-658-6699 or email [email protected].

For more information on the Code Red Chili Cook off click here!

The YMCA at Americana is proud to present their "For the Love of the Y" Tennis Tournament. Come out and enjoy this 4 day event from November 9-12, 2016. 

You'll enjoy a range of activities from a tennis attire fashion show, neighborhood tournament and even a celebrity match. 

YMCA members can get in for $40, while all other participants will require $50 for entry. Teams include 2 doubles and 1 singles for a minimum of 5 players per team. You're guaranteed 3 matches in what's sure to be the fun outdoor event of the season. Come get in a workout with your neighbors. 

To register for Americana YMCA Tennis Tournament, sign up here. Be sure to register by November 7th to get your ticket. 

For more information contact:
Paula G. Manship YMCA 
Lamar Tennis Center 
[email protected] 
(225)612-2420