AVOYELLES PARISH
Avoyelles Commission of Tourism
208 South Main Street, P.O. Box 24, Marksville, LA 71351
800-833-4195, 318-253-0585
Bunkie Chamber of Commerce
110 NW Main St., Bunkie, LA 71322
318-346-2575
Mansura Chamber of Commerce
318-964-2887
Marksville Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 767, Marksville, LA 71351
318-253-9222, 318-253-0284
City of Marksville
427 North Washington Street, Marksville, LA 71351
318-253-9500
Simmesport Chamber of Commerce
318-941-2241
Fairs & Festivals
Mansura: Cochon de Lait Festival is held annually on Mother's Day Weekend on Main Street. Enjoy a giant Midway, Cajun food, music, street dances, arts and crafts booths, contests and more. Cochon de Lait is French for roast suckling pig.
Bunkie: Louisiana Corn Festival in June.
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208 South Main Street, P.O. Box 24, Marksville, LA 71351
800-833-4195, 318-253-0585
Bunkie Chamber of Commerce
110 NW Main St., Bunkie, LA 71322
318-346-2575
Mansura Chamber of Commerce
318-964-2887
Marksville Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 767, Marksville, LA 71351
318-253-9222, 318-253-0284
City of Marksville
427 North Washington Street, Marksville, LA 71351
318-253-9500
Simmesport Chamber of Commerce
318-941-2241
Fairs & Festivals
Mansura: Cochon de Lait Festival is held annually on Mother's Day Weekend on Main Street. Enjoy a giant Midway, Cajun food, music, street dances, arts and crafts booths, contests and more. Cochon de Lait is French for roast suckling pig.
Bunkie: Louisiana Corn Festival in June.
Links
- Avoyelles Commission of Tourism
- Avoyelles Parish Brochure
- Bunkie Chamber of Commerce
- Bunkie, Louisiana
- Louisiana Corn Festival - June
- Rose Anne St. Romain Storyteller
- Sister Tabitha Sewing Circle
- The Bailey Hotel
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BIENVILLE PARISH
Arcadia/Bienville Parish
Chamber of Commerce, 2440 Hazel Street, Arcadia, LA 71001
318-263-9897
Events:
Arcadia: Bonnie & Clyde Trade Days, for more information call 888-835-6112.
North Louisiana Bluegrass Club, second Saturday of every month at the Old Railroad Depot in downtown Arcadia starts at 1:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Bienville Depot Museum located at 2440 Hazel Street is open from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Exhibits include arts and crafts from local artists of Bienville Parish, historical papers and documents, photographs, railroad items, and military memorabilia from the 1930's and 1940's.
Fairs and Festivals
March Jonquil Jubilee Historic Home & Garden Tour in Gibsland, Louisiana. Visit http://www.jonquiljubilee.com/
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Chamber of Commerce, 2440 Hazel Street, Arcadia, LA 71001
318-263-9897
Events:
Arcadia: Bonnie & Clyde Trade Days, for more information call 888-835-6112.
North Louisiana Bluegrass Club, second Saturday of every month at the Old Railroad Depot in downtown Arcadia starts at 1:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Bienville Depot Museum located at 2440 Hazel Street is open from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Exhibits include arts and crafts from local artists of Bienville Parish, historical papers and documents, photographs, railroad items, and military memorabilia from the 1930's and 1940's.
Fairs and Festivals
March Jonquil Jubilee Historic Home & Garden Tour in Gibsland, Louisiana. Visit http://www.jonquiljubilee.com/
Links
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BOSSIER AND CADDO PARISH
Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau
P.O. Box 1761, Shreveport LA 71166-1761
629 Spring St., Shreveport LA 71101
318-222-9391, 800-551-8682
Fairs and Festivals
Shreveport, Louisiana, Red River Revel Arts Festival, October
Shreveport, Louisiana, The State Fair of Louisiana, October
Christmas Links
www.holidaytrailoflights.com/index.html
www.decemberonthered.com
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P.O. Box 1761, Shreveport LA 71166-1761
629 Spring St., Shreveport LA 71101
318-222-9391, 800-551-8682
Fairs and Festivals
Shreveport, Louisiana, Red River Revel Arts Festival, October
Shreveport, Louisiana, The State Fair of Louisiana, October
Christmas Links
www.holidaytrailoflights.com/index.html
www.decemberonthered.com
Links
- Bossier City Attractions
- American Rose Center Events
- Article Malcolm "Papa Mali" Welbourne
- Caddo Parish History
- December on the Red
- Explore Louisiana North
- Louisiana State Fair
- LSUS Archives and Special Collections
- Myths & Legends in Caddo Parish
- Red River Revel
- Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourism Bureau
- Southeastern Genealogy
- The Louisiana State Exhibit Museum
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CALDWELL PARISH
Caldwell Parish Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 726, Columbia LA 71418
318-649-0726
Annual Events sponsored by the Chamber:
Mardi Gras on Main
The Tuesday before Ash Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
Riverboat Festival
The Third Saturday in May, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Witch-Way-To-Main
The Thursday before Halloween, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The Caldwell Country Christmas Parade
The first Saturday in December, 6:30 Fireworks to follow
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P.O. Box 726, Columbia LA 71418
318-649-0726
Annual Events sponsored by the Chamber:
Mardi Gras on Main
The Tuesday before Ash Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
Riverboat Festival
The Third Saturday in May, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Witch-Way-To-Main
The Thursday before Halloween, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The Caldwell Country Christmas Parade
The first Saturday in December, 6:30 Fireworks to follow
Links
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CATAHOULA PARISH
CLAIBORNE PARISH
Claiborne Parish-City of Homer Tourist Commission
P.O. Box 449, Homer LA 71040
318-927-9793
Fairs & FestivalsHaynesville Celebration of Butterflies, Memorial Butterfly Conservatory is held annually in September.
Claiborne Parish Christmas Festival, Homer, for more information call 318-927-9009.
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P.O. Box 449, Homer LA 71040
318-927-9793
Fairs & FestivalsHaynesville Celebration of Butterflies, Memorial Butterfly Conservatory is held annually in September.
Claiborne Parish Christmas Festival, Homer, for more information call 318-927-9009.
Links
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CONCORDIA PARISH
Concordia Parish
c/o Vidalia Welcome Center, 1401 Carter St., Vidalia LA 71373
318-336-7008
Ferriday Chamber of Commerce, 1001 E. E. Wallace Boulevard, Ferriday, LA
318-757-4297
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c/o Vidalia Welcome Center, 1401 Carter St., Vidalia LA 71373
318-336-7008
Ferriday Chamber of Commerce, 1001 E. E. Wallace Boulevard, Ferriday, LA
318-757-4297
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DESOTO PARISH
DeSoto Parish Chamber of Commerce
318-872-1310
DeSoto Parish Tourist Bureau
PO Box 1327, Mansfield LA 71052
101 N. Washington, Mansfield LA 71052
318-872-1177
Logansport Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 320, Logansport, LA 71049
318-697-5359
Fairs and Festivals
www.discoverdesoto.com
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318-872-1310
DeSoto Parish Tourist Bureau
PO Box 1327, Mansfield LA 71052
101 N. Washington, Mansfield LA 71052
318-872-1177
Logansport Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 320, Logansport, LA 71049
318-697-5359
Fairs and Festivals
www.discoverdesoto.com
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EAST CARROLL PARISH
East Carroll Parish-Byerley House Visitor and Community Center
Doorway to Louisiana, Inc.
600 Lake St., Lake Providence LA 71254
318-559-5125
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Doorway to Louisiana, Inc.
600 Lake St., Lake Providence LA 71254
318-559-5125
Links
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FRANKLIN PARISH
Franklin Parish Tourist Commission
P.O. Box 351, Winnsboro LA 71295
721 Prairie St, 71295
318-435-7607
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P.O. Box 351, Winnsboro LA 71295
721 Prairie St, 71295
318-435-7607
Links
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GRANT PARISH
Grant Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 32, Colfax, LA 71417
318-627-2211
Grant Parish Tourist Commission
305 Main St., Colfax LA 71467
Fairs & Festivals
Louisiana Pecan Festival, November, Colfax, for more information call 318-627-5196.
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P.O. Box 32, Colfax, LA 71417
318-627-2211
Grant Parish Tourist Commission
305 Main St., Colfax LA 71467
Fairs & Festivals
Louisiana Pecan Festival, November, Colfax, for more information call 318-627-5196.
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JACKSON PARISH
Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce
318-259-4693
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318-259-4693
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LASALLE PARISH
The Town of Olla
318-495-5151
P.O. Box 223, Olla, Louisiana 71465
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318-495-5151
P.O. Box 223, Olla, Louisiana 71465
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LINCOLN PARISH
Home of the Ruston Peach Festival and the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs!
Ruston Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau
104 East Mississippi Avenue, Ruston, LA 71273
318-255-2031, 1-800-392-9032
Fairs and Festivals
Ruston: Louisiana Peach Festival is held in June.
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Ruston Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau
104 East Mississippi Avenue, Ruston, LA 71273
318-255-2031, 1-800-392-9032
Fairs and Festivals
Ruston: Louisiana Peach Festival is held in June.
Links
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MADISON PARISH
Madison Parish Tourist Commission
305 Dabney St., Tallulah LA 71282
318-574-8519, 888-775-2987
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305 Dabney St., Tallulah LA 71282
318-574-8519, 888-775-2987
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MOREHOUSE PARISH
Bastrop-Morehouse Parish Chamber of Commerce
512 East Jefferson, P.O. Box 1175 Bastrop, LA 71220
318-281-3794
Bastrop Main Street
P.O. Box 785, Bastrop, LA 71221-0785
318-283-3308
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512 East Jefferson, P.O. Box 1175 Bastrop, LA 71220
318-281-3794
Bastrop Main Street
P.O. Box 785, Bastrop, LA 71221-0785
318-283-3308
Links
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NATCHITOCHES PARISH
Natchitoches Parish Tourist Commission
781 Front Street, Natchitoches LA 71457
318-352-8072, 800-259-1714
Cane River Green Market
For more information contact 318- 352-2746 or 866-941-MAIN www.canerivergreenmarket.com
Fairs & Festivals
Natchitoches: Celebration on the Cane Festival on July 4th.
Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival held annually in September.
Robeline Heritage Festival held annually in October celebrates history and culture of the area. Events include hayride, covered wagon rides, musical entertainment, log sawing contest, turkey shoot, archery contest, demonstrations on wood carving, flint knapping, blacksmithing, basket weaving, parade and more. For information call 318-357-0858.
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781 Front Street, Natchitoches LA 71457
318-352-8072, 800-259-1714
Cane River Green Market
For more information contact 318- 352-2746 or 866-941-MAIN www.canerivergreenmarket.com
Fairs & Festivals
Natchitoches: Celebration on the Cane Festival on July 4th.
Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival held annually in September.
Robeline Heritage Festival held annually in October celebrates history and culture of the area. Events include hayride, covered wagon rides, musical entertainment, log sawing contest, turkey shoot, archery contest, demonstrations on wood carving, flint knapping, blacksmithing, basket weaving, parade and more. For information call 318-357-0858.
Links
- Adai Indian Nation
- Bayou Pierre Alligator Park
- Cane River Creole National Historical Park
- Cane River Green Market
- Cane River Heritage
- Christmas Festival
- Events in Natchitoches
- Fort Jesup State Historic Site
- Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site
- Los Adaes State Historic Site
- Natchitoches Chamber of Commerce
- Natchitoches Historic Foundation
- Natchitoches Times
- Official Natchitoches, Louisiana Online Guide
- Rebel State Historic Site
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OUACHITA PARISH
Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitor's Bureau
P.O. Box 1436, W. Monroe LA 71294
601 Constitution Dr.
318-387-5691, 800-843-1872
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
212 Walnut Street, Suite 100, Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-3461, 888-531-9535
Fairs & Festivals:
Monroe : Delta Fest, at Chennault Park, 8475 Millhaven, Monroe, LA 71201; Saturday 10:00 -11 p.m.; Sunday 1:00- 9 p.m.
West Monroe: Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival, October
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P.O. Box 1436, W. Monroe LA 71294
601 Constitution Dr.
318-387-5691, 800-843-1872
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
212 Walnut Street, Suite 100, Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-3461, 888-531-9535
Fairs & Festivals:
Monroe : Delta Fest, at Chennault Park, 8475 Millhaven, Monroe, LA 71201; Saturday 10:00 -11 p.m.; Sunday 1:00- 9 p.m.
West Monroe: Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival, October
Links
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RAPIDES PARISH
Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau
P.O. Box 1070, Alexandria LA 71309-1070
707 Main St., Alexandria LA 71309
318-442-9546, 800-551-9546
City of PinevilleDivision of Community Services, 910 Main St., Pineville, La 71360
318-449-5650
City of Alexandria
Division of Community Services, P.O. Box 71, Alexandria, La 71309-0071
318-449-5225, Fax: 318-449-5117
Events:
Alexandria: Zoo Boo, at the Alexandria Zoo
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P.O. Box 1070, Alexandria LA 71309-1070
707 Main St., Alexandria LA 71309
318-442-9546, 800-551-9546
City of PinevilleDivision of Community Services, 910 Main St., Pineville, La 71360
318-449-5650
City of Alexandria
Division of Community Services, P.O. Box 71, Alexandria, La 71309-0071
318-449-5225, Fax: 318-449-5117
Events:
Alexandria: Zoo Boo, at the Alexandria Zoo
Links
- Louisiana History Museum
- Rapides Junior Runners
- The Town Talk News
- The Town Talk
- Alexandria Pineville Area Convention & Visitor's Bureau
- Mardi Gras in Alexandria
- The Alexandria Zoological Park
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RED RIVER PARISH
Red River Parish Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 333, Coushatta, LA 71019 318-932-3289
Coushatta Christmas Festival and Fireworks, December in downtown Coushatta.
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P.O. Box 333, Coushatta, LA 71019 318-932-3289
Coushatta Christmas Festival and Fireworks, December in downtown Coushatta.
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RICHLAND PARISH
Rayville City Hall, 900 Harrison Street, Rayville, LA 71269, 318.728.4431
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SABINE PARISH
Toledo Bend Country!
Sabine Parish Tourist Commission
1601 Texas Hwy., Many LA 71449
318-256-5880, 800-358-7802
Sabine Parish Chamber of Commerce
1601 Texas Highway, Many, LA. 71449
318-256-5880, 800-358-7802
Fairs & Festivals:
Many: Sabine Parish Fair and Festival is held annually in September.
Zwolle Tamale Festival, Thursday, October 9th through Saturday, October 12th at the Zwolle Fiesta Grounds in Zwolle, Louisiana. The Zwolle Tamale Festival celebrates the area's Spanish and Indian heritage. This celebration includes arts & crafts, live music, street dance, Spanish Mass at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, carnival rides & games, truck mud bog, Spanish costume contest, tamales, tamales and more tamales. For more information call 800-358-7802.
The Florien Freestate Festival, aka Sabine Free State Festival, November. This festival celebrates Western Louisiana history. The Freestate Festival has many activities including a western shoot-out, quilting, spinning wheel demonstrations, lye soap making, music, the Annual BBQ Cookoff, and more. Downtown Florien is the site of the festival. For more information, call 318-586-7655.
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Sabine Parish Tourist Commission
1601 Texas Hwy., Many LA 71449
318-256-5880, 800-358-7802
Sabine Parish Chamber of Commerce
1601 Texas Highway, Many, LA. 71449
318-256-5880, 800-358-7802
Fairs & Festivals:
Many: Sabine Parish Fair and Festival is held annually in September.
Zwolle Tamale Festival, Thursday, October 9th through Saturday, October 12th at the Zwolle Fiesta Grounds in Zwolle, Louisiana. The Zwolle Tamale Festival celebrates the area's Spanish and Indian heritage. This celebration includes arts & crafts, live music, street dance, Spanish Mass at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, carnival rides & games, truck mud bog, Spanish costume contest, tamales, tamales and more tamales. For more information call 800-358-7802.
The Florien Freestate Festival, aka Sabine Free State Festival, November. This festival celebrates Western Louisiana history. The Freestate Festival has many activities including a western shoot-out, quilting, spinning wheel demonstrations, lye soap making, music, the Annual BBQ Cookoff, and more. Downtown Florien is the site of the festival. For more information, call 318-586-7655.
Links
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TENSAS PARISH
Newellton Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 596, Newellton, LA 71357
318-467-5401
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P.O. Box 596, Newellton, LA 71357
318-467-5401
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UNION PARISH
Union Parish Tourist Commission
P.O. Box 328, Bernice LA 71222-0328
500 E. 4th Street, Bernice LA 71222
318-285-9333
Union Parish Chamber of Commerce
303 E. Water, Suite C, Room 109, P.O. Box 67, Farmerville, LA 71241
318-368-3947
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P.O. Box 328, Bernice LA 71222-0328
500 E. 4th Street, Bernice LA 71222
318-285-9333
Union Parish Chamber of Commerce
303 E. Water, Suite C, Room 109, P.O. Box 67, Farmerville, LA 71241
318-368-3947
Links
- Lake D'Arbonne State Park
- Union Wildlife Management Area
- Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge
- D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge
- Town of Marion
- Town of Farmerville
- Town of Bernice
- Retire Union Parish
- Union Parish Chamber of Commerce
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VERNON PARISH
Vernon Parish Tourism & Recreation Commission
P.O. Box 349, Leesville LA 71496-1228
337-238-0783, 800-349-6287
Fairs & Festivals:
Chamber of Commerce Annual Christmas Parade, Second Saturday in December on Historic 3rd Street in Leesville, Louisiana.
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P.O. Box 349, Leesville LA 71496-1228
337-238-0783, 800-349-6287
Fairs & Festivals:
Chamber of Commerce Annual Christmas Parade, Second Saturday in December on Historic 3rd Street in Leesville, Louisiana.
Links
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WEBSTER PARISH
Webster Parish Convention & Visitor's Bureau
P.O. Box 819, Minden LA 71058-0819
110 Sibley Rd. 71055
318-377-4240, 800-264-6336
Springhill-North Webster Chamber of Commerce
400 North Giles Street, Springhill, Louisiana 71075
318-539-4717
Minden-South Webster Chamber of Commerce
110 Sibley Road, Minden, Louisiana 71055
318-377-4240, 800-2-Minden (800-264-6336)
Festivals & Events
Springhill, Louisiana, Lumberjack Festival in the City Park, October
Main to Main Trade Days in Webster Parish, November. Travel the Webster/Bienville Parish Line on Highway 371 north through Sibley into downtown Minden. Head west on Highway 80 to Dixie Inn and go north on Highway 371 to Cotton Valley, Cullen Main Street and Springhill Main Street. Lots of goodies from baked goods, antiques, handmade items, garage sales, church bazaars, store specials, vendors and entertainment. For more information call 318-371-4258 or 318-539-5699.
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P.O. Box 819, Minden LA 71058-0819
110 Sibley Rd. 71055
318-377-4240, 800-264-6336
Springhill-North Webster Chamber of Commerce
400 North Giles Street, Springhill, Louisiana 71075
318-539-4717
Minden-South Webster Chamber of Commerce
110 Sibley Road, Minden, Louisiana 71055
318-377-4240, 800-2-Minden (800-264-6336)
Festivals & Events
Springhill, Louisiana, Lumberjack Festival in the City Park, October
Main to Main Trade Days in Webster Parish, November. Travel the Webster/Bienville Parish Line on Highway 371 north through Sibley into downtown Minden. Head west on Highway 80 to Dixie Inn and go north on Highway 371 to Cotton Valley, Cullen Main Street and Springhill Main Street. Lots of goodies from baked goods, antiques, handmade items, garage sales, church bazaars, store specials, vendors and entertainment. For more information call 318-371-4258 or 318-539-5699.
Links
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WEST CARROLL PARISH
West Carroll Parish Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1336, 306 E. Main Street, Oak Grove, LA 71263
318-428-3489
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P.O. Box 1336, 306 E. Main Street, Oak Grove, LA 71263
318-428-3489
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WINN PARISH
Winn Parish Tourist Commissionc/o Louisiana Political History Museum, 499 E. Main Street, Winnfield LA 71483
318-628-5920, 877-628-5928
Winn Chamber of Commerce499 E. Main St., Winnfield, LA 71483
318-628-4461, Fax: 318-628-2551
Winn Parish Fair & Rodeo, September at the Winn Parish Fairgrounds
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