Date and Location
April 10, 2010
Oak Alley Plantation has been selected as the primary site for the 2010 Cajun Classic. In the
event of inclement weather, a backup site has also been secured, last year's venue. It will be a lawn show on the grounds of
the premier tourist attraction in the South. Good news for those with RV's, parking is available on the grounds. A five star
restaurant is also located there, serving traditional Louisiana cuisine, breakfast and lunch/dinner, sorry, no evening dining.
A trip to Oak Alley is not complete without a tour of the mansion and manicured lawns, (more on this later). The weather in
Louisiana is usually at it's finest in April; let's pray this continues.
The closest town to Vacherie, with a variety of chains is Thibodaux, 20 miles away. A new Day's Inn recently opened, a Hampton Suites and Inn is due to open in February. Holiday Inn and Howard Johnson are just down the road. Those traveling/driving in from the west may want to consider Gonzales, from the east, LaPlace. Flying in, Kenner, all are within 30-35 miles of Vacherie.
Click on link below for perview of the location.
http://www.oakalleyplantation.com/For a Map of Site Location and Driving Directions
http://www.oakalleyplantation.com/visiting/map+directions/Judges
James Adkins, California
Gary Overton. Ohio
Edgar Mongold, Ohio
Hans Ringnalda, the Netherlands
Sgrid VonDart, the Netherlands
Wilfred Lombary, the Netherlands, head of the Belgian Standard Commission
Let the raffle begin
The CC will have many unique raffle items. Of particular interest to most will be a one of a kind, hand made, serama quilt of 100% cotton. It can be washed in cold water and dried in dryer. 67 inches by 67 inches, ideal for hanging on a wall for display or thrown over back of a sofa. A real treasure, can only appreciate in value over the years. Personally quilted by Rita Falgoust, wife of SCNA member Donald, taking over 6 months to construct. Currently valued at $1200.00. Pics to follow. Raffle tickets are $10 each or 6 for $50. Winner need not be present to win. Quilt will be FedExed to lucky winner day after drawing. Tickets may be purchased on line via paypal, serama4sale@jerschex.com or mailed to P O Box 159, Vacherie, La. 70090. If less than $500 is realized in ticket sales, funds will be refunded.
Last year's Cajun Classic