http://www.historicnatchitoches.com Established 1714 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:57:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.historicnatchitoches.com/2010/08/natchitoches-meat-pie-festival-river-run/ 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 ... http://www.historicnatchitoches.com/2010/08/labor-day-festivities-in-natchitoches-parish/ 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 ... http://www.historicnatchitoches.com/2010/06/nsu-folk-festival-july-16-17/ 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 ... http://www.historicnatchitoches.com/2010/06/celebration-on-the-cane-july-4th/ 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 ... http://www.historicnatchitoches.com/2010/06/melrose-arts-crafts-festival-this-weekend/ 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 ... http://www.historicnatchitoches.com/2010/01/tourist-commission-offering-advertising-grants-for-parish-festivals/ 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. ... http://www.historicnatchitoches.com/2010/01/bed-breakfast-specials/ NATCHITOCHES – Several Natchitoches sites were just announced as some of the best in Louisiana for those individuals 50 and above. The announcement was made in New Orleans on Dec. 15 by the Office of Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu and Encore Louisiana as part of the results of the “Top 50 ... http://www.historicnatchitoches.com/2009/12/natchitoches-sites-named-top-50-for-50/ 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 ... http://www.historicnatchitoches.com/2009/12/45-nights-of-christmas-lights-continues/ 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 ... http://www.historicnatchitoches.com/2009/10/thunder-on-the-river-christian-motorcycle-rally-october-16-18/