Avoyelles Parish Events

October 1-31, 2008
New Deal Archeology, Marksville State Historic Site, Month long exhibit, $2 for ages 13-61; others free. Contact Marksville State Historic Site at 318-253-8954 for more information.

October 24, 2008
Myths and Legends, Marksville State Historic Site, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., $2 ages 13-61, others free. Contact Marksville State Historic Site, at 318-253-8954 for more information.

October 25, 2008
Avoyelles Senior Health and Fun Day
Paragon Mari Center, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Avoyelles Council on Aging. Please call 318-253-9771 for registration and information.

November 1-2, 2008
Festival of Quilts, Cottonport Museum, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
220 Cottonport Avenue, Cottonport, LA 71327
Please call 318-876-2386 for additional information.

December 13th, and 14th, 2008
Christmas Parade and Fireworks on the Bayou Festival, Town of Cottonport, Hwy. 107, Cottonport, LA.
Fireworks, December 13th at 6:00 p.m.
Parade, December 14th at 1:30 p.m.
Please contact City Hall at 318-876-3485 for more information..

Rapides Parish Events

Kent Plantation House, 19th Century Mourning Tours, October 1st - October 31st. Tour times scheduled for 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. Closed Sundays. Cost: $6 adults, $5 senior citizens, $2 children ages 6-12. For more information, call 487-5998.

Downtown ArtWalk on October 12th, in Downtown Alexandria from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A free, family-oriented walking tour featuring visual arts and live entertainment. Visit the various museums, studios & galleries all located within a few blocks. Downtown businesses will offer food and drinks for purchase. Admission is free. For more information, call 484-4474.

Fall Herb Day and Yard Sale, Kent Plantation House on October 13th, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Up to 74 varieties of herbs for sale. Admission is free. For more information, call 487-5998.

Sawmill Trade Days , October 13th, LaCroix Park (Hwy 8 West in Pollock) beginning at 8:00 a.m. Antiques, collectibles, farmer's market, concession, arts and crafts, jellies and jams, tools and more. Auction, 1 p.m. Each vendor may sell up to 2 items, no set-up fee. Admission is free. For more information, call 765-3796.

Annual Silent Auction & 2008 Raffle Calendar Kick-off on October 14th, Libuse Czech Community Hall from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Items of interest to bid on may include, but not limited to pysanky eggs, jewelry, Czech Crystal, kolache, original paintings, and more. Need not be present to win. Free admission. For more information, call 473-2745.

Jewish Food Festival on October 14th, at the Jewish Temple from 11:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For more information call 561-7370.

Zoo Boo on October 29th - October 31st at The Alexandria Zoo from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., admission is $4.00 per person, all ages. Biggest Halloween party in town for all ages! Kids 12 and younger can trick-or-treat along the decorated trails as scenery comes to life. For more information, call 473-1143.

Tamales! Tamales! Tamales!

In Louisiana food is not just for nourishment; it's art, history, heritage, culture, and flavor all rolled together. Each community has special dishes which tie the present to the past. Zwolle is known for their great tasting tamales.

The Zwolle Tamale Fiesta which is a celebration of Spanish and Native American Heritage will be held Thursday, October 9th through Saturday, October 12th at the Festival Grounds in Zwolle.

The festival features a tamale making demonstration, tamale eating contest, treasure hunt, street dance, arts and crafts, and a parade. Other activities include pageants, arm wrestling contests, Spanish costume contests, rides, food, and the Fiesta Mud Bog for trucks.

For more information: 800-358-7802.