Summer
2018
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 2018 Fall Events
in
Jeff Davis Parish
for
September - October - November
For more info, visit our NEW website at:   www.jeffdavis.org
**UPDATE* *
THE NEW GATOR CHATEAU CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN! Scheduled to open in early 2019!
WE HAVE BROUGHT IN A TEMPORARY BUILDING TO HOUSE THE BABIES RIGHT NEXT DOOR, SO WE ARE STILL OPEN!
**NOTICE**
THE PUBLIC RESTROOMS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED IN THE FRONT OF THE PARK. THE PUBLIC RESTROOMS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE POND ARE OPEN!
Hold a baby gator! Visit our facility at the I-10 Oil & Gas Park in Jennings, LA (Exit 64). Can accommodate group tours (please call in advance).
A free attraction!

Hours are Monday-Saturday, 9:00am-5:00pm. 
 
Jeff Davis Parish Fair

October 2nd- October 6th
Parish Fairgrounds, Jennings, LA
Livestock show, handmade crafts, carnival rides, a talent show, food booths, and parade are a few of the many things that can be enjoyed during the annual Jeff Davis Parish Fair!

432 N. Main Street
Jennings, LA 70546

(337) 821-5509
The Strand is also home to ABOB, "A Block off Broadway" Theatre Group. Performance and show schedule listed with movies.
City of Jennings, Tupper Museum & Strand Theatre
FALL EVENTS
September 2018
  1  - ABOB’s Movie Night - At the Strand  -  Doctor Strange  sponsored by Advanced Family Eyecare - 6:00 p.m.  Tickets $3 - 12 and under FREE
17  - Tickets go on sale for  The Little Foxes   Tickets  $12 & $10 for 60 and  up and 12 and under.   At the Strand 5 to 7 p.m. 821-5509
22  - ABOB’s Production of  Lillian Hellman’s  The Little Foxes    - show time 7:00 p.m.
23  - ABOB’s Production of  Lillian Hellman’s  The Little Foxes   - show time 2:00 p.m.
25  -  Turn It Up Tuesdays  - Founders Park - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
29  - ABOB’s Production of  Lillian Hellman’s  The Little Foxes    - show time 7:00 p.m.
30  - ABOB’s Production of  Lillian Hellman’s  The Little Foxes    - show time 2:00 p.m.
 
October 2018
   1  Tupper Museum and Old Magnolia  Halloween 
   2  -  Turn It Up Tuesdays  - Founders Park - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
3-6   Jeff Davis Fair
4-7  Stearman Fly-In  - Jennings Air Port
    9  -  Turn It Up Tuesdays  - Founders Park - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
16  -  Turn It Up Tuesdays  - Founders Park - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
19  -  HLR Radio  - TBA
20  - ABOB’s Movie Night - At the Strand  -  Little Shop of Horrors  - 6:00 p.m.
Tickets $3 - 12 and under FREE
23  -  Turn It Up Tuesdays  - Founders Park - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
27  Jennings Alive Fall Festival  - Founders Park & Downtown Jennings 9:00 a.m.
31  -  Trick or Treat in Founders Park & City wide Trick or Treat  - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
 
November 2018
  1  - ABOB’s Movie Night - At the Strand  -  Tangled  sponsored by Jeff Davis Chiropractic Center - 6:00 p.m. Tickets $3 - 12 and under FREE
10  - Steve Bridgmon - 7:00 p.m. Strand Theatre
13  -  Decorating Party  for  The City Of Jennings Hall of Trees  - sponsored by The Jennings Garden Club and Jennings Festival Association -  Tupper Museum - 5:30 p.m.
15  -  Light Up Founders Park  - come help decorate Founders Park for Christmas - 5:30 p.m.
17  -  Battle of the Bows -Strand Theatre
18  - Bon Ami Tours presents  Louisiana Swamp Pop Show  - 3:00 p.m. Tickets $25 call 824-7078
20  -   The City Of Jennings Hall of Trees  - sponsored by The Jennings Garden Club and Jennings Festival Association -  Tupper Museum 
24  -   HLE Radio  - TBA
  
City of Jennings

C on tact the Jennings Festival Association for more info at: (337) 821-5531
NEW Hours:
10a-2p, Tuesday & Wednesday
10a-4p, Thursday & Friday
10a-3p, Saturday
Closed Sunday & Monday
W.H. Tupper Museum
311 North Main Street
Jennings, LA
(337) 821-5532

A General Merchandise store from the 1900's! Doors closed in 1949, leaving authentic and interesting merchandise. Now a museum with treasures galore! Located in Historic Downtown Jennings.




Also, visit the "Old Magnolia" gift shop located in the Tupper Museum! One of a kind gifts, vintage toys, Louisiana Souvenirs, retro candy and art work by local artists! Hours are the same as the Tupper Museum.



10th Annual
Yellow Rails & Rice
Birding Festival
Hundreds of avid birders, nature lovers and photographers from all over the US and Some foreign countries flock to Jeff Davis Parish each year for the opportunity to view the elusive Yellow Rail bird. Contact the festival organizers for more info on joining the groups during this time.

Town of
Lake Arthur
City Hall (337) 774-2211
Zigler Museum Events
154 North Main Street
Jennings, LA 70546
Phone: (337) 824-0114
Hours: Mon-Sat 10-4
This museum is housed in the historic City Hall building. It features works from the permanent collection on display
for the first time,
as well as familiar favorites.
Also has exhibits by local artists.
FALL 2018 Events:

Aug.3-Sept.15 - on Exhibit- Hancrafted Jewelry by Paula McDowell

Aug. 18 - Jewelry Class with Paula McDowell 10am- 4pm 

Sept. 6 - Reception for exhibit Artist Paula McDowell 5:30pm-7pm

Sept. 22 - Stained Glass workshop with Debbie Butler 10am-2pm

Oct. 6 - Kids Halloween Craft with Shawn McNeilly 10am-12pm 

Oct.25 - Fine Wine & Dine fundraiser

Nov. 10 - Kids Fall Craft with Shawn McNeilly 10am-12pm
Le Bal Cadien
..not 'A' Cajun Dance... THE Cajun Dance!
 Live Cajun French Music and Dance presented by Cajun Music Radio, in association with Friends Supporting Friends.

Friends Supporting Friends Event Center
(Old VFW)
1603 US-90W, Jennings, LA

FALL:
November 17, 2018-
Cheryl Cormier
SWLa Acoustic Cajun Music Jam
Green's Cafe
603 State St
Jennings, Louisiana

10:00am-1:00pm, Every other Saturday

Bring your instruments and join in the Cajun Music Jam. All levels and ages are welcome! Anyone welcome to play or just jam to the Cajun sounds of local musicians. Free event.

Fall Dates: 
  • September 1st, 15th, 29th
  • October 13th, 27th
  • November 10th, 24th


Live music at the

Regatta LA Seafood & Steakhouse Restaurant
Come 'Rock the Dock' with live local artists at the Regatta!

508 Hawkeye Avenue
Lake Arthur, LA
Live music at

Mike's Seafood and Steakhouse
Friday, September 14, 2018

  • The sweet voice of Hailey Cooley
Farmers' Markets
  • Elton - Coushatta Farmers' Market, Corner of Hwy 190 and Pine Street. , First Saturday of every month from 7:30am-12:00pm. For more info, call (337) 584-1545

  • Jennings - Main Street Farmers' Market, Founders Park. Saturday's from 7:00am-10:00am

  • Welsh - Town of Welsh Farmers' Market, Under the Oaks at City Hall. Tuesday's from 4:00pm-6:00pm (moved to old Dollar Store building for rain)
Welsh Museum
202 E. South Street
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-3811

This Small town's best kept secret. Celebrating over 100 years in the life of a small Louisiana town. Features agriculture exhibits, school day exhibits, military exhibits, and much more.

Admission is free, donations are accepted.
 

Town of Welsh
Fall Events
September 21, 2018

Welsh High School Homecoming honors the classes of 1949, 1959, 1969, 1979, 1989, 1999, 2009. The Rotary Club of Welsh will host the 34th Annual Sam Fontenot Memorial Gumbo from 5:00pm-6:30pm at Welsh Elementary Cafeteria. Avoyelles High vs. Welsh High Greyhounds Football game begins at 7:00pm at Greyhound Stadium.
201 S. Elm Street
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-2231
Bayou Rum Distillery
NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!!!

TASTE THE SPIRIT OF LOUISIANA

Bayou ®  Rum is distilled from locally grown sugarcane in southern Louisiana, USA. Our signature “sugarhouse” recipe uses a blend of 100% natural, unrefined Louisiana sugarcane and molasses. Every batch of Bayou Rum is copper
pot-distilled and bottled by hand.

Free tours and tasting bar!

20909 South I-10 Frontage Road
Lacassine, LA (337) 588-5800
Flyway Byway
Drive the newest State Scenic Byway, the Flyway Byway! Get off the interstate and experience the authentic back roads of our Parish. A 55 mile driving loop, and also 80 miles of 'blueways'. Perfect for birders and nature lovers! Great for canoe/kayak enthusiasts, foodies, and nature lovers!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING
EXCITING EVENTS!
WATCH OUR WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS
FOR MORE INFO!

  • City of Jennings Christmas Parade and Festival
DECEMBER 1ST

  • Town of Lake Arthur Christmas Parade
DECEMBER 8TH

  • Town of Welsh Christmas Parade and Festival
DECEMBER 14TH

  • Town of Elton Christmas Parade
DECEMBER TBA

  • City of Jennings 'Hot Chocolate with Santa' in Founders' Park
DECEMBER 14TH

  • Mainly Marathons Race Series at the I-10 Park in Jennings
FEBRUARY 19, 2019

  • Lake Arthur Mardi Gras Celebration and Parade
FEBRUARY 23, 2019

  • Squeezebox Shootout Cajun Accordion Competition
at the Strand Theatre in Jennings
MARCH 2, 2019

  • Jennings Mardi Gras Festival and Parade
MARCH 2, 2019

  • MARDI GRAS DAY
MARCH 5, 2019