50th Independence Bowl: December 22 at 7:30 p.m. CST
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Foundation Events
Gameday Events
Fan Events
Community Events
Foundation Events
Gameday Events
Fan Events
Community Events
Foundation Events
Fish ‘N Football
Saturday, September 19 from 5-9 PM | Provenance Town Center
Join us for our annual Fish ‘N Football at Provenance Town Center on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 5-9 pm! Live music will kick us off at 5 pm before we stream the LSU-Ole Miss game on the big screen!
Free & open to the public, but IBF members get the VIP treatment with: catered fish fry by Johnny’s Catfish, complimentary drinks and access to an exclusive members-only section. Bring the whole family because there will be games, inflatables, and fun for all ages! We’ll have a cash bar for adult beverages for non-members. Thank you to the event sponsors: Carter Credit Union, Eagle Distributing, KSM Marketing Agency, Sonic & Xfinity!
Mike & Judy McCarthy
Big Game Welcome party
Saturday, December 19 | Shreveport Convention Center
When teams get into town for bowl week, Foundation Members, Sponsors, local officials, and media members are invited to join both teams for the Big Game Welcome Party! Everyone in attendance, including coaches and players, get a taste of some of Louisiana’s best food! Following the feast, the two teams battle in the Big Game Show! The Big Game Show features players and coaches facing off in popular game shows like Family Feud, Jeopardy and more!
RACKETS ON THE ROCKS
Friday, March 27, 2026 from 6-8 PM | Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club
The night before the annual Junior Tennis Classic hits the courts at Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club, the Independence Bowl hosts the annual Rackets on the Rocks!
Social Hour from 6-7 pm
- Margaritas and hor d’oeuvres
Hit for Prizes
- $20 Entry Fee for unlimited turns
Annual Crawfish Boil
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | Hurricane Alley in the East Bank District
Every year in late April, Independence Bowl Foundation members enjoy an afternoon of crawfish, music and fun!
Foundation members received two tickets for the all-you-can-eat crawfish and jambalaya from Shaver’s Catering. Join the Foundation to secure your tickets for all-you-can-eat crawfish and jambalaya!
Independence Bowl Foundation
425 Ashley Ridge Blvd, Suite 360, Shreveport, LA 71106 | P.O. Box 6834, Shreveport, LA 71136
318.221.0712 | 888.414.BOWL | info@independencebowl.org