Event Calendar

November 23, 2019


Marksville Chamber Christmas Extravaganza

From 8:00AM to 4:00PM

The Marksville Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 14th Annual Christmas Extravaganza.  This year the extravaganza will be held in conjunction with the Tunica-Biloxi BBQ cookoff and car show.  Entrance to the extravaganza is $5.00 and children 12 and under get in free.  

Vendor Registration: 10X10 booth spaces are $125, and $100 for each additional space.
Chamber members pay $62.50 per booth space. 
Tables are available for rent for $25 each
Electricity is an additional $35.  

*Please note that there will be no restrictions for duplicate items.  Everyone is welcome to sign up and sell products.  We will do our best to space out vendors with duplicate items.  
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 15.  Any registration received after this date will be subject to a $25 late fee.
For more information or questions regarding booth spaces, please contact Jennifer Moseley at (318) 253-8599.  

Location: Paragon Casino Resort Mari Center

Website: https://www.marksvillechamber.org/events/details/1

Phone: (318) 253-8599

Cancer Benefit - Darrel Andrus Gumbo Cookoff

From 8:00AM to 4:00PM

Big Gumbo Cookoff Benefit for Darrel Andrus on Saturday November 23rd from 8-4.  at Turkey Creek Drouet Park on Janet Drive in Ville Platte.  There will be a DJ, Washer Board Tournament, Beer Booth concessions and all kinds of fun events.  For more information call  318-838-4005/337-336-0261

Location: Turkey Creek Drouet Park Janet Drive Ville Platte

Phone: 318-838-4005/337-336-0261

French Lessons - Avoyelles Parish Library

From 10:00AM to 12:00PM

Learn the language of love!  and Cajuns! It’s French! At the Avoyelles Parish Library in Marksville each Saturday 10Am - 12Pm... Contact Gail Descant Lemoine, Instructor, 225-776-5637 or go by the Library for more information.


Location: Avoyelles Parish Library - Marksville

Phone: 225-776-5637

Breakfast with Characters

From 10:00AM to 11:30AM

This year the Marksville Chamber of Commerce brings back Breakfast with Characters.  Come sit, eat , visit, and take your own pictures with Elsa from Frozen, Spiderman, Moana, The Incredibles, The Ninja Turtles, 3 NEW SURPRISE CHARACTERS and of course Jolly Ol' Saint Nick! 

Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, and milk. SEATING IS LIMITED! REGISTER TODAY!! 

November 23 10:00AM-11:30AM.  For more information, send an email to marksvillechamber@gmail.com or check out the events calendar at 977thecajun.com

 

Location: Paragon Casino - Mari Center

Website: https://www.marksvillechamber.org/events/details/b

Big Block Foundation Christmas Toy Giveaway

From 10:00AM to 12:00PM

The Big Block Foundation is sponsoring a Christmas Toy Giveaway at the Holy Ghost Church Gym on December 22nd from 10 am to noon*.  The event is a drive-thru toy giveway for children ages 3-12.  Children must be present to receive a gift. 

 

*while supplies last*

Location: Holy Ghost Church Gym, Marksville, LA

Natchitoches 2019 Festival of Lights

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Natchitoches Christmas & Annual Festival Of Lights

Check our calendar in November and December for exact dates.

Over 300,000+ Christmas lights and 100 plus riverbank set pieces are on every night at dusk.  Downtown attractions include carriages tours through the historic district.  Shops and restaurants open late.  All events take place in the Landmark Historic District along the Cane River Lake and along the Cane River Lake south of Natchitoches.

Location: Natchitoches, La.

Website: https://www.natchitocheschristmas.com/