97.3 The Dawg » evangeline downs http://973thedawg.com Acadiana's Best Country Mon, 20 May 2013 11:41:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Big Money Races Highlight Final Week At EVD http://973thedawg.com/big-money-races-highlight-final-week-at-evd/ http://973thedawg.com/big-money-races-highlight-final-week-at-evd/#comments Wed, 05 Sep 2012 10:09:03 +0000 Bruce Mikells http://973thedawg.com/?p=111212 The final night of live racing for the current meet is scheduled for this Saturday night. There will be four big money stakes races on the 11 race card.

]]> http://973thedawg.com/big-money-races-highlight-final-week-at-evd/feed/ 0 EvangelineDowns.com Racing Resumes Tonight at Evangeline Downs http://973thedawg.com/racing-resumes-tonight-at-evangeline-downs/ http://973thedawg.com/racing-resumes-tonight-at-evangeline-downs/#comments Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:59:59 +0000 Jude Walker http://973thedawg.com/?p=108949 After having to cancel Wednesday night's race card, Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino in Opelousas has announced that racing will resume tonight. Post time for the first race is 5:40pm tonight.

]]> http://973thedawg.com/racing-resumes-tonight-at-evangeline-downs/feed/ 0 EvangelineDowns.com EVD Reschedules Racing Because Of Hurricane Isaac http://973thedawg.com/evd-reschedules-racing-because-of-hurricane-isaac/ http://973thedawg.com/evd-reschedules-racing-because-of-hurricane-isaac/#comments Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:35:32 +0000 Bruce Mikells http://973thedawg.com/?p=107906 The Wednesday night race card will be made up at a later date.

]]> http://973thedawg.com/evd-reschedules-racing-because-of-hurricane-isaac/feed/ 0 Pimlico Race Course/getty images Huge Longshot Wins At EVD http://973thedawg.com/huge-longshot-wins-at-evd/ http://973thedawg.com/huge-longshot-wins-at-evd/#comments Sat, 30 Jun 2012 21:43:47 +0000 Bruce Mikells http://973thedawg.com/?p=87136 How much does an almost 90-1 long shot pay when he is first under the wire?

]]> http://973thedawg.com/huge-longshot-wins-at-evd/feed/ 0 Facebook Naked Man Loses Horse Race By A….You Tell Me [Video] http://973thedawg.com/naked-man-loses-horse-race-by-a-you-tell-me-video/ http://973thedawg.com/naked-man-loses-horse-race-by-a-you-tell-me-video/#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:45:25 +0000 Bruce Mikells http://973thedawg.com/?p=65558 It seems some lads were enjoying an afternoon at the races as part of a bachelor party. I am guessing there was drinking involved. I am also guessing that at least one member of the wedding party might have missed the ceremony due to grass stains in a private area or being arrested.

]]> http://973thedawg.com/naked-man-loses-horse-race-by-a-you-tell-me-video/feed/ 0 Sammy Kershaw Playing Tonight at Evangeline Downs in Opelousas http://973thedawg.com/sammy-kershaw-playing-tonight-at-evangeline-downs-in-opelousas/ http://973thedawg.com/sammy-kershaw-playing-tonight-at-evangeline-downs-in-opelousas/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:54:02 +0000 Jude Walker http://973thedawg.com/?p=22501 The benefit concert for the Boys & Girls Club of Opelousas is finally just about here. We want everyone to come out tonight to enjoy a night of fantastic live music for a great cause.

Opening the show around 8:30pm will be Mike Dean followed by Acadiana's own Sammy Kershaw! Doors open at 7:30!

]]> http://973thedawg.com/sammy-kershaw-playing-tonight-at-evangeline-downs-in-opelousas/feed/ 0 www.sammykershaw.com John Conlee Talks Concert Friday Night, Rose Colored Glasses & More [Interview] http://973thedawg.com/john-conlee-talks-concert-friday-night-rose-colored-glasses-more-interview/ http://973thedawg.com/john-conlee-talks-concert-friday-night-rose-colored-glasses-more-interview/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:16:44 +0000 Jude Walker http://973thedawg.com/?p=21193 I had the pleasure of chatting with Grand Ole Opry member and overall nice guy John Conlee this morning. He is gearing up for his big show at Evangeline Downs Event Center this Friday night.

]]> http://973thedawg.com/john-conlee-talks-concert-friday-night-rose-colored-glasses-more-interview/feed/ 0 Rick Diamond, Getty Images And The Winners Are…[Pics] http://973thedawg.com/and-the-winners-are-pics/ http://973thedawg.com/and-the-winners-are-pics/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:11:46 +0000 Jude Walker http://973thedawg.com/?p=10177 Here's all of our winners from this year's Classic & Chrome Car Show. Thanks to all who participated and made it such a fun day!

]]> http://973thedawg.com/and-the-winners-are-pics/feed/ 0 Classic & Chrome Car Show [Pics] http://973thedawg.com/classic-chrome-car-show-gallery/ http://973thedawg.com/classic-chrome-car-show-gallery/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:49:35 +0000 Jude Walker http://973thedawg.com/?p=10137 97.3 The Dawg held the annual Classic & Chrome Car Show at Evangeline Downs this past Saturday and it was a fantastic day filled with beautiful rides and fantastic spectators.

]]> http://973thedawg.com/classic-chrome-car-show-gallery/feed/ 0 What To Do And What To Drink This Weekend http://973thedawg.com/what-to-do-and-what-to-drink-this-weekend/ http://973thedawg.com/what-to-do-and-what-to-drink-this-weekend/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:04:30 +0000 Bruce Mikells http://973thedawg.com/?p=10016 The weather for the weekend is going to be great and there are a lot of things for you and your family to get out and do this week end. Chances are you will be able to find a nice cold adult beverage or soft drink for the kids to keep you refreshed. So whether you're heading to Top of the Hops at the Cajundome Convention Center, The Cajun Hot Sauce Festival in New Iberia, The Chrome and Classic Car Show at Evangeline Downs or maybe you're just gonna get your drink on at home. Here are America's favorite ways to take the edge off.

]]> http://973thedawg.com/what-to-do-and-what-to-drink-this-weekend/feed/ 0 (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)