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Join us at 9:00pm on July 4th for our annual fireworks display over Cane River Lake!

Held on the first weekend in June, this annual barbecue competition is organized by the Natchitoches Area Jaycees and is sanctioned by the International Barbeque Cookers Association (IBCA)

IBCA cooks compete to earn points along with cash prizes.

New this year on Saturday from 3:00 - 5:00 PM will be People's Choice. This is the public's chance to taste the delicious food prepared by our cooks. Pay $10 to receive an armband and then walk around to each participating team's cook site to sample food. You'll be provided a ticket to drop in the bucket of your favorite cook.

Need something for your kids to do this Summer? If so, join the City of Natchitoches Recreation and Parks Department for their Summer Splash event, which will be held Thursday, May 9 from 5-7 pm at the MLK Recreation Center, located at 660 MLK JR Drive. This event provides parents with information about various activities throughout the Summer. For more information call the MLK Recreation Center at 318-357-3891.

Please note the museum is CLOSED on Sunday and Monday

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana State Museum will unveil a new exhibition at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum on April 26, 2019, called "The Plantation Photographs of Robert Tebbs". The exhibition opens with a reception at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum, 800 Front Street, in Natchitoches, Friday, April 26, at 5:00 p.m. The reception, hosted by Friends of Louisiana Sports and History (FLASH), will feature refreshments and a lecture by Dr. Tony Lewis, author of "Robert W. Tebbs, Photographer to Architects: Louisiana Plantations in 1926" at 5:30 pm.
The public is invited to this free opening.

Kids and parents are invited to attend the 2019 Kids Fishing Derby. Event is on June 1, 2019. Gates open at 8 am. Fishing ends at 11 am. Bring your own bait and tackle and no live fish for bait.

1 Mile Fun Run & 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, May 5th - Natchitoches Parish Library

Meet IN FRONT of First Baptist Church on 2nd Street
Check in at 8:00am

5K = $25 pre-registration, $30 after deadline
1Mile = $20 pre-registration, $25 after deadline
Both 5K & 1M = $35 pre-registration, $40 after deadline
Virtual Runner = $15
Children under 5 years old = FREE
Kids, Strollers & Pets welcome!
Balloon Release after race
Visit website to register online, or contact us at 357-8888 for form and any questions.
http://www.wrcfriends.com/run

Childcare and Preschool Programs Information and Enrollment Day

The Childcare and Preschool Programs Information and Enrollment Day for the 2019/2020 School Year will be held on Thurdsay, May 2nd from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the Natchitoches Event Center.  

Come find out about your choices for educational opportunities for your children.  

This event is being hosted by the Natchitoches Parish Early Childhood Network.

For more information on this event, call 318-352-2358.

Click HERE to purchase tickets!

For more information on this year's Jazz/R&B Festival visit natchjazzfest.com. 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!!

The Natchitoches Lions Club Fish Fry will be held in the parking lot at the First United Methodist Church Natchitoches

Proceeds will benefit Lions Club projects

Tickets are $10

Meal includes fish, hush puppies, fries, dessert & water

Contact any Lions Club member for tickets, message us on FB or email Natchitocheslions@gmail.com.