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Positively BR Episode 5: Boots are back, paddles are up & college football is here
BATON ROUGE - The boots are coming back to the bayou on this week's episode of Positively BR.
Boots on the Bayou returns October 24 and 25 at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, bringing another weekend of country music and entertainment to the area.
Last year’s festival drew big crowds and helped bring visitors to the area, giving local businesses another boost. Now, organizers are getting ready to do it all again.
The 2026 lineup will be announced Sept. 1, and tickets will go on sale the same day.
Kyle Rodgers, general manager at Lamar Dixon, said festivalgoers can expect much of what made last year’s event a hit.
“They can expect that same great festival atmosphere, great weather, the time of year,” Rodgers said. “The experience that they had last year is coming back.”
There will be one change for attendees: wristbands are being replaced with QR codes on phones.
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“We are switching to QR codes on your phone rather than wristbands,” said Lilly Pastorick with Boots on the Bayou.
But Rodgers said the change won’t alter what fans come for.
“I think the big thing I want to get across, we want to get across, is nothing's changed,” Rodgers said. “You get the same atmosphere that you love.”
Tickets will be available at BOTBmusic.com.
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While Boots on the Bayou is bringing the music, another Baton Rouge event is bringing people together for a little friendly competition — and a good cause.
Paws for Pickleball is set for Sept. 12 at Electric Pickle in Baton Rouge.
The community event combines pickleball with a mission to help local animals, giving participants a chance to get on the court while supporting a cause close to home.
Click here to register. The price to enter is $50. The fundraiser is taking place from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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And for this week’s One Tank Trip, Positively BR is going somewhere a little more undercover.
Inside Circa 1857, an antique shop known for vintage finds, there’s a hidden speakeasy serving up craft cocktails.
Hearsay Social Club is tucked away inside the shop, giving visitors another reason to take a closer look the next time they’re browsing for antiques.
The hidden spot combines the atmosphere of a vintage shop with a cocktail experience — making it the kind of place you might walk right past without realizing what’s behind the door.
The hidden bar opened about five weeks ago, according to owner Garrett Kemp, who wanted the space to feel both new and rooted in the history surrounding it.
“So we're inside my new bar called Hearsay Social Club, which is inside Circa 1857,” Kemp said.
Bold colors, vintage furniture and quirky details fill the space, creating an atmosphere that changes from corner to corner.
Kemp said the bar’s design was intentional, drawing inspiration from the idea of old-fashioned gossip and the stories that may have been shared by the people who once owned or used the furniture now inside the bar.
“We really wanted to utilize that sort of gossip theme… to think about how many people have sat in these chairs before us and how many stories they might have shared,” Kemp said.
One of the couches inside dates back to the 1930s, adding another layer of history to a space built around conversation and connection.
Visitors have their own descriptions for the atmosphere.
“Chic, very creative, moody, a little mysterious,” said Candra Burges.
For Graham Montgomery, one word stands out.
“Inclusive. Very inclusive,” Montgomery said.
Montgomery said the bar is still becoming known among Baton Rouge residents, in part because of its tucked-away location.
“I think a lot of people aren't going to expect it, and people are still learning about it. You have to check it out; it's hidden,” Montgomery said.
The craft cocktail menu continues the playful theme with drinks including the Coconut Under Glass, Puns Don't Kill People Honeydew and the Olive Branch.
This week, Positively BR also highlights fitness and how exercising keeps your mind positive.
Tone BR is bringing group fitness to the community with more than 25 different types of classes.
"So Tone BR is a group fitness company," owner Lauren Temple said. "We have more than 25 different types of classes."
The classes range across a wide variety of workout styles. "We do everything from Lagree to Pilates, yoga, cardio classes, weight training classes; we've got classes for babies to come with their moms and kind of everything in between," Temple said.
The focus at Tone BR goes beyond physical appearance. "Fitness is incredibly important, and everybody wants to look good, but what's important is how you feel in your body," Temple said.
The group also emphasizes the mental side of staying active. "We talk about being positive all the time, and this is a great way to prepare your mind and your body," said Temple.
And we’re wrapping things up by getting to know the woman behind all things sports, Brie Andres. Angelica Butine and Brie Andres talk football season and what to expect from players. They settle a trending debate and try a popular fast-food joint's new sandwich.
From food and festivals to charity events and trends, Positively BR aims to showcase the stories that make Baton Rouge a place to celebrate.
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