The race will take place on Sunday, December 16 at 8:30 AM.

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**Celebrity Guest - Rebecca Meyer -to run the Bonfire Festival 5k this year**

Rebecca, whom you might remember from Season 8 of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser" was the $100,000 at-home winner for that season (from Des Moines, Iowa). Rebecca soon realized after her stint on “The Biggest Loser” ended that she needed a long-term goal to help keep her motivated. That’s when she dreamed of her 50 in 50 by 30 Challenge, which means she is planning to participate in one event in each state of the U.S. by the time she is 30 years old (March 15, 2014). By the end of 2012, she will have completed races in 31 states and Louisiana’s Festival of Bonfires 5k will be the last stop of the year!

You Tube Video from the 5K & Kid's Fun Run on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011

This event will take place on Sunday, December 16 at 9 AM. The small scale dog walk and show is a real treat at the festival. Dogs will compete for prizes in the following categories: Tennis Ball Fetching; Dog Races; Christmas Costume Contest; Most Attitude and everyone’s favorite, The Pet-Owner Look-Alike Contest. Since pets are not allowed on festival grounds, (sorry, insurance regulations) volunteers will be happy to dog-sit while you walk around and spend time at the fest. All proceeds from the activity will be donated to:

ST. JAMES CHAPTER, HUMANE SOCIETY OF lOUISIANA

2010 Gingerbread House Winners

2011 Gingerbread House Winners