Youngsville, La (July 23, 2026) – The Youngsville Chamber of Commerce welcomed a sold-out audience to the 2026 Dancing with the Youngsville Stars on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Youngsville Sports Complex Recreation Center for an evening that celebrated community, local businesses, and friendly competition.
Eight local dancing duos spent months preparing for the event, taking the stage to perform before family, friends, Chamber members, and supporters. Each performance showcased creativity, personality, and dedication, creating an entertaining evening that had the audience engaged from beginning to end.
Guests enjoyed a buffet dinner, a silent auction featuring a variety of unique items, and an exciting live auction led by emcee and auctioneer Brian Campbell of Impact Acadiana. Throughout the evening, each dancing duo also participated in the crowd-favorite Money Dance, collecting cash donations from supporters. Combined with online voting, these contributions helped determine the evening’s Grand Champion.
At the conclusion of the competition, awards were presented to the following winners:
Judge’s Choice Award
Chase Bourgeois & Thea Lissi St. Germain
People’s Choice Award
Cortney Meyers & Becky Gogola
Grand Champion
Cortney Meyers & Becky Gogola
The Youngsville Chamber congratulates all eight dancing duos for their commitment and enthusiasm throughout the months of rehearsals. Their willingness to step outside their comfort zones and represent their businesses and organizations made the evening a memorable experience for everyone in attendance.
The Chamber also extends its appreciation to the event sponsors, choreographers, judges, auction donors, volunteers, and production partners whose support helped make the event possible. Special recognition is given to McBade Engineers & Consultants, the event’s Diamond Presenting Sponsor, along with the Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsors who invested in the success of the event.
Behind the scenes, the event was made possible through the dedication of the event committee, volunteers, and numerous community partners who worked tirelessly to coordinate every detail, from production and technology to decorations, photography, videography, and guest experience.
The event continues to grow as one of the Youngsville Chamber of Commerce’s signature events, bringing together local businesses, community leaders, and residents for an evening that celebrates the people who make Youngsville such a vibrant community.
The Youngsville Chamber of Commerce sincerely thanks everyone who attended, sponsored, volunteered, donated, and supported Dancing with the Youngsville Stars 2026. The overwhelming community support once again demonstrated the strength of Youngsville and the connections that continue to bring the community together.
