Louisiana plans official event announcement with Disney
Aug 21, 2008

Louisiana Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu will participate in a news conference with Disney representatives on September 10 to announce the state being a part of the 2008 Epcot Food and Wine Festival.

Louisiana is scheduled to be featured the week of October 19 - 25. Stacy Brown, the president of the Louisiana Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau, estimates that 1.3 million will be in attendance at the annual Disney event.

Lisa Johnson, the executive director of the Bossier Chamber of Commerce is expected to represent the state during the Food and Wine Festival.