Travel Avoyelles

Joe Nichols Concert
2026-02-14 19:00 - 23:00 UTC | Paragon Casino Resort
Concert begins at 8PM (Doors open at 7PM)
For ticket information visit www.paragoncasinoresort.com

St. Alphonsus Fish Fry
2026-02-20 17:00 - 19:00 | St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Hall, 3659 Main Street, Hessmer, LA, 71341, United States
Drive Through at 5PM-7PM
For ticket information, please call 318.201.3209
St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Hall-Hessmer

Wreath Making
2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:30 | Big Bend Museum & Sarto Old Iron Bridge, 8554 Hwy. 451, Moreauville, LA, 71355, United States
Learn how to make your very own Wreath!
Price $10.00
Class begins at 10 AM
For more information, please call 318.500.4036 or email: BIGBENDMUSEUM1927@GMAIL.COM

Belledeau KC Fish/Shrimp Fry
2026-02-27 17:00 - 19:00 | St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 1981 Hwy. 114, Belledeau, LA, 71341, United States
For ticket information, please call 318.240.0007
St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church Hall-Belledeau

Alligator Feeding Show
2026-02-28 16:00 - 16:30 | Paragon Casino Resort
Paragon Casino Hotel Atrium
Begins at 4PM (Free event)
Visit www.paragoncasinoresort.com for more information

Gumbo Dinner and Bake Sale
2026-02-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 5765 Hwy 107 South, Dupont, LA, 71329, United States
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church-Dupont
Time: 5PM-7PM
For tickets please call 318.922.3248

Patti LaBelle Live
2026-03-06 20:00 - 22:30 | Paragon Casino Resort
Begins at 8 PM (Doors open at 7 PM)
For ticket information, please visit www.paragoncasinoresort.com

National Guard Fishing Tournament
2026-03-14 05:00 - 15:00 | Spring Bayou Boggy Bayou Public Landing, Marksville, 399 Spring Bayou Boat Ramp,, Marksville, LA, 71351, United States
Spring Bayou Landing
FB: Spring Bayou Restoration Team

Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Big Bend Museum & Sarto Old Iron Bridge, 8554 Hwy. 451, Moreauville, LA, 71355, United States
Fun for kids of all ages!
$5.00 per person
For times, please call 318.500.4036 or email BigBendMuseum1927@gmail.com

Sacred Heart School Alumni Basketball Tournament
2026-03-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 9968 Bayou de Glaises Street, Moreauville, LA, 71355, United States
Tip Off at 10 AM
Sacred Heart School Gym
Visit us on FB Sacred Heart School Moreauville

St. Alphonsus Church Spring Fair
2026-03-21 16:00 - 2026-03-22 12:30 | St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Hall, 3659 Main Street, Hessmer, LA, 71341, United States
Saturday: 4PM Mass
5PM: Fair event begins with Kids Game, Food & Drinks, Silent Auction

Sunday: Plate Lunches (Drive thru) 10:30am-12:30PM
For more information please call 318.563.8234

Taste of Echo
2026-03-21 17:00 - 19:00 | St. Francis deSales Catholic Church, 104 Echo Street, Echo, Louisiana
St. Frances de Sales Catholic Church-Echo
Time: 5PM – 7PM
For tickets please call 318.359.3660

ASDD Glow Run
2026-03-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Paragon Casino Resort
Paragon Casino Grounds
On site registration begins at 6PM
For more information call 318.253.6955
7:30 PM 1 Mile Fun Run
8 PM 5K Race

Garfish Boulette Supper
2026-03-27 17:30 - 19:30 | St. Peters/St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 4702 LA-451, Bordelonville, LA, 71320, United States
St. Peter’s Catholic Church – Bordelonville
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
For tickets visit NAPA Auto Parts Store – Moreauville

KC Council 1217 Bass Tournament
2026-03-28 04:00 - 14:00 | Spring Bayou Boggy Bayou Public Landing, Marksville, 399 Spring Bayou Boat Ramp,, Marksville, LA, 71351, United States
Spring Bayou Public Landing
Sign up at 4AM
Contact Jordan Bordelon 318.359.2406 for more information

4th Annual Spring Market
2026-03-28 09:00 - 15:00 | Hessmer High School Gym, 4153 E. School Street, Hessmer, LA, 71341, United States
A Family Filled Hoppin’ Good Time
Food, Crafts, Gifts, and Easter Portraits
For more information contact 318.717.0774 (call or text)
Cherokeemystic21@gmail.com

Alligator Feeding Show
2026-03-28 16:00 - 16:30 | Paragon Casino Resort
Paragon Casino Hotel Atrium
Begins at 4PM
Free event
For more information visit www.paragoncasinoresort.com

Alligator Feeding Show
2026-03-28 16:00 - 16:30 | Paragon Casino Resort
Paragon Hotel Atrium
Free event – 4PM
Visit www.paragoncasinoresort.com for more information.

Praise & Worship Concert
2026-03-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Fox Theatre, 111 South Washington, Marksville, Louisiana, 71351, United States
Celebrate Easter Weekend with a live Praise & Worship Concert
Begins at 7PM
Fox Theatre – Marksville
Tickets available now at MarksvilleFox.com/tickets

AKA 54 Live Mixed Martial Arts Fights
2026-03-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Paragon Casino Resort
American Kombat Alliance (AKA 54)
Live Mixed Martial Arts Fights Bare Knuckle & Kickboxing
Begins at 7PM
For ticket information visit www.paragoncasinoresort.com

Donkey Basketball Fundraiser
2026-03-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Fifth Ward Community Center, 152 School house Road, Marksville, LA, 71351, United States
Fifth Ward Community Center Gym
Fun for the whole family!
For ticket information contact 318.305.7793

KC Palm Sunday Dinner
2026-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Fifth Ward KC Hall/Ballpark, Marksville, LA, 71351
Fifth Ward KC Hall-Hwy. 1
Begins: 10AM-Noon
Tickets please call 318.240.0641

Mansura Fire Department Annual Spring Dinner
2026-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Cochon de Lait Pavilion, L’Eglise Street, Mansura, LA, 1822 L'Eglise St, Mansura, 71350, United States
Time: 10 AM – Noon
Mansura Fire Station
Advanced sales through March 23rd
Please call 318.964.5319 for tickets

Bonne Fete Avoyelles
2026-03-31 11:00 - 13:00 | Bailey’s on the Square, 113 E. Ogden Street, Marksville, LA, 71351, United States
Celebrating Avoyelles Birthday!
Bailey’s on the Square
11AM-1PM
For more information call 318.964.2025

Pockin on the Bayou Easter Festival
2026-04-04 | City of Cottonport, Cottonport, LA, United States
Fun Run/Walk
Opening Ceremonies at 10 AM
Family fun Easter Activities all day!
Children’s Pockin’ Contest at 2PM
Pirogue Races at 4PM
Car Show

Easter on the Red River
2026-04-04 | Ben Routh Recreation Area, Effie, LA
Event will held at Ben Routh Park in Effie.
Beginning at 10:30 AM
Easter Bonnet/Hat Contest, Egg Decorating Contest
Egg Knocking Contests for Children and Adults
Egg Hunt
Food Concession and Vendors
Fun for the entire Family!

Knocking on the Courthouse Square
2026-04-05 09:00 - 11:30 | Downtown Courthouse Square, Main Street, Marksville, LA
Event is held on Easter Sunday Morning on the Courthouse Square.
Egg Knocking contest for children and adults

Resurrection & Renewal Art Show
2026-04-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Avoyelles Arts Gallary, 211 East Mark Street, Marksville, LA, 71351, United States
Avoyelles Art Gallery on the Square
Opening reception: 5PM – 7PM
For more information please call 318.264.1826

Grand Cote NWR Lottery Youth Fishing Rodeo
2026-04-11 07:00 - 12:00 | Grand Cote NWR, 401 Island Road, Marksville, LA, 71351, United States
Youth Ages 4-12 years old
Time: 7AM – Noon
Application can be found at: www.fws.gov/refuge/grandcote
Application deadline: March 24
For more information call 318.253.4238

Spring Market & Community Garage Sale
2026-04-18 08:00 - 15:00 | Big Bend Museum & Sarto Old Iron Bridge, 8554 Hwy. 451, Moreauville, LA, 71355, United States
The Friends of the Sarto Iron Bridge & Big Bend Museum
Open at 8 AM – 3PM
Vendors Needed! Booths space available. Call 318.500.4036 or
email: BigBendMuseum1927@gmail.com
