Press Releases

Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival & River Run

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Natchitoches, LA – The seventh annual Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival will take place on September 10 and 11, 2010. The Festival is held on the riverbank in historic downtown Natchitoches along Cane River Lake.
Friday’s activities begin at 5 p.m. and include children’s activities, entertainment by DJ Doc Couty and High Caliber. Saturday activities begin [...]

Labor Day Festivities in Natchitoches Parish

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA… Natchitoches is a great destination for the Labor Day weekend with several festivities around the parish. The Magnolia State Peace Officer’s Association will host the 11th annual Cane River Zydeco Festival and Poker Run and Goldonna will be hosting their annual Drake Salt Works Festival.
Zydeco festivities begin on Friday, September [...]

NSU Folk Festival July 16-17

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA … The 31st Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival will be held July 16-17 in Prather Coliseum on the campus of Northwestern State University in Natchitoches.
This year’s festival is themed “Traditional Remedies: Folklife During Times of Adversity.” The 2010 theme will focus on ingenious folk solutions people find when times are tough. From singing [...]

Celebration on the Cane July 4th

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

NATCHITOCHES – There will be fun for the entire family at Celebration on the Cane, Natchitoches’ Fourth of July celebration.
Enjoy a free live concert on Sunday, July 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the Fleur de Lis Stage. Rivers Revue, led by Hardrick Rivers, is a four-piece band specializing in a variety of [...]

Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival This Weekend

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA … The Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival will celebrate its 34th annual event on June12 and 13, 2010 at historic Melrose Plantation.
The Festival will feature more than 100 craftsmen from at least eight states. The Festival, sponsored by the Association for the Preservation of Historic Natchitoches, will include many artists such as Rusty [...]

Tourist Commission Offering Advertising Grants for Parish Festivals

Monday, January 25th, 2010

Natchitoches, Louisiana….Advertising grants up to $1,500 are available for festivals held in Natchitoches Parish. Grant deadline is Friday February 12, 2010.
Guidelines for the grants are available by clicking the link below or by calling (318) 352-8072 or (800) 259-1714. Guidelines and applications are also available at the Information Center, located at 781 Front [...]

Bed & Breakfast Specials

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Prices good through 01/06/10 - 02/28/10 with the mention of this promotion
Wheelwright Inn Bed and Breakfast
http://www.wheelwrightinn.com
Sunday thru Thursday only. Save 20%
Call for additional info 318-356-9175
Regular Rate: $235.00
Discount Rate: $188.00
Savings: 20%
Chez des Amis
http://www.chezdesamis.com
$10 per night off during January and February with mention of this promotion.
Two-night minimum February 12/13.
Samuel Guy House
http://www.samuelguyhouse.com
Sunday through Thursday [...]

45 Nights of Christmas Lights Continues

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Natchitoches, Louisiana…If you haven’t made a visit to Natchitoches this Christmas season, then you are not too late. The City’s “45 Nights of Christmas Lights,” or “Festival of Lights” as it has been known over the last few years, is not over. The majority of visitors to the city veer for the historic [...]

Thunder on the River Christian Motorcycle Rally October 16-18

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Natchitoches, Louisiana - Thunder on the River Christian Motorcycle Rally riders will roll into downtown Natchitoches Oct. 16-18. Paul Lever Ministries founder estimates the event will attract from 5,000-8,000 motorcyclists.
In addition to activities downtown, the motorcyclists will leave Natchitoches, tour plantations and visit the Alligator Park.
Thunder on the River activities begin at noon Friday, Oct. [...]

Adai Caddo Indian Pow Wow Cancelled

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Natchitoches, Louisiana - The Adai Caddo Indian Pow Wow that was scheduled for Saturday, October 17 has been cancelled. Large amounts of rain in the past two weeks has caused flooding in the Adai Cultural Center’s grounds and parking area. To contact the Center call (877) 472-1007.