Webster Parish, Louisiana
Calendar of Events

The official Calendar for Webster Parish, Louisiana. Please use this calendar for a complete listing of local and area events.

The Webster Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau

invites you to these upcoming fall events:

January

 

4      Krewe of Akewa Mardi Gras Ball at Holiday Inn Bossier  ( 318) 377-4938.

 

5      Krewe of Artemis-Springhill Mardi Gras Ball in Springhill (318) 530-4717

        www.springhilllouisiana.com. 

 

       11     Krewe des Ambassadeurs Mardi Gras Ball at Diamond Jacks Casino (318) 377- 6250 or  www.krewedesambassadeurs.org.

 

19     Main Street Mardi Gras Parade in Springhill at 1:00 PM (318)539-5699.

 

19     Main Street Mardi Gras Parade in Minden at 5:00 PM (318)371-4258.

 

March

 

       29     Spring Fling at Yellow Pine Inn in Sibley. This annual event features a tour of the historic Yellow Pine Inn listed in the National Register, as well as a plant sale and swap, antiques, collectibles and craft items. Food and drinks booths will be set up for your convenience. For more information contact Mary McKinney at (318)377-3600 or log on to www.yellowpineinn.com 

 

April

 

       5      Scottish Tartan Festival at the Scotland Farms just north of Minden off Hwy. 79 at the Athens Road. Parking will be $3.00 per car. For more information contact Mike Petree at (318)798-6771 or www.scottishsocietyla.com .

  

       23-26    Spring Arts Festival presented by Cultural Crossroads at the Farm located at the corner of East Union and Talton Streets in Minden. Featuring Children’s’ Art Contests, Adult Workshops, Exhibits, Live Entertainment including live theater, dance and music. Admission for Adults $3.00, Free for Students. For more information call 318.393.5991.

Ghost of Home and Garden Tour hosted by the Minden Historical Residential Association and The Dorcheat Historical Association in Minden. Tour historic  homes in the heart of Minden’s historic district from noon to 5:00 P.M.  See actors and actresses bring history to life. Tickets are $10.00 the day of the tour. For more information contact Schelley Brown at (318)423.0192.

 May

3      Minden Cruisin’ for a Cure Car Show benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Center. Show time 9a.m. - 5p.m.Location moved to Minden Fairgrounds at 802 Goodwill Street, Minden. Adults $5.00, Children $3.00. For more information contact Schelley Brown at 318-423-0192 or iluvoldcars@yahoo.com or www.mindencrusinforacure.com.

 17     Trails & Trellises Garden Tour presented by the Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners. Featured are five lovely gardens to visit in the Minden/Haughton area. Plant sale and Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the garden. For more information contact the Webster Parish Extension Office at 318.371.1371.   

June

12-14  56^th Annual Springhill PRCA Rodeo featuring Champion Bull Rider, Dan Gay. This is rodeo at its finest held at 8:00 PM nightly. There will be a dance at the Piney Woods Palace (CAC) following the rodeo with live music on Saturday night. For more information contact Billy Nickerson at (318)994-3236. 

12      Annual Springhill Rodeo Parade at 5:00 PM on Main Street in historic downtown Springhill. For more information contact Kelly or Thomas Garland at (318)847-4546.

 August

         Coronation Ball for the Krewe of Artemis-Springhill  (318)530-4717 www.springhilllouisiana.com

         Coronation Ball for the Krewe des Ambassadeurs (318) 377-6250  www.krewedesambassadeurs.org

          Coronation Ball for the Krewe of Akewa

( 318)377-4938

 September

         The Bluegrass Festival at the Germantown Colony Museum features live music, crafts, and food. For more information contact Betty Grigsby at (318)377-6061. 

October

        The Annual Webster Parish Fair at the Minden fairgrounds. Rides, food, and fun for the family. Contact Donnie Irby (318) 377-6250.

        The Annual Lumberjack Festival at the Springhill Civic Center. Timber Sports competition with entrants from all over the United States. For more information contact Cliff Carter at (318)539-2071.

The Main Street Car and Motorcycle Show along with the Antique Tractor and Engine Show in Springhill. For more information contact Jan Corrales (318)539-5699.

November

        Main to Main Trade Days, fifty miles of food, fun and shopping from to Springhill to Sibley and everywhere in-between. For more information contact Jan Corrales (318)539-5699.

         The Ghost Walk at the Historic Minden Cemetery. With over 20 actors and actresses in period costumes portraying Minden’s past leading citizens.  See Confederate soldiers along with early business leaders and politicians. For more information contact Schelley Brown at (318)423-0192.

 December

        Christmas  Home Tour in Minden. Tour historic homes and learn the history of the founders of the Minden Historic District.  For more information contact Schelley Brown at (318)423-0192.