EVENTS IN NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA
Founded in 1714 by Louis Juchereau de St. Denis, Natchitoches (pronounced Nack-a-tish) is the original French Colony and oldest city in Louisiana. Home to the Cane River National Heritage Area, Natchitoches celebrates a vibrant blend of French, Spanish, African, Native American and Creole cultures.
The Cane River National Heritage Area encompasses the charming downtown Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District, Cane River Creole National Historical Park, as well as the Cane River National Heritage Trail, which is a Louisiana Scenic Byway that runs along Cane River Lake, and links to the Isle Brevelle Trail and El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, with Longleaf Trail and Kisatchie National Forest on the outskirts.
Natchitoches retains its European flavor through its architecture, heritage and lifestyle and a full calendar of events. No matter what time of year you visit Natchitoches, you are bound to find a festival to celebrate! This historic city is just 275 miles from New Orleans, 255 miles from Dallas, and 290 miles from Little Rock.
For up-to-date event and travel information, call the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau at (800) 259-1714 or visit www.Natchitoches.com.
ON GOING EVENTS:
American Cemetery Tour – Free guided walk at 11:30am, every Friday, (weather and staff permitting), sharing he stories of some of the notable people from the area buried in the American Cemetery, the oldest cemetery in Natchitoches. Tel: (318) 357-2492
Natchitoches Farmers Market – 8am-12pm on the Riverbank. The Spring market takes place April through July and the Fall market runs six weeks in October and November.
SPECIAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS:
Aug. 30-31: Cane River Zydeco Festival
Sept. 7: 1st Annual Natchitoches Louisiana Bigfoot Festival
Sept. 7: Fort St. Jean Baptiste – Renaissance Comes to the Cane
Sept. 7: NSU Football Game
Sept. 13: Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival & Cornhole Tournament
Sept. 14: Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival & Cane River Run
Sept. 20-21: Natchitoches Parish Rodeo
Sept. 21-28: Natchitoches Parish Fair
Sept. 21: NSU Football Game
Sept. 21: Field Day at Oakland Plantation
Sept. 25: Opera Creole in Natchitoches
Sept. 28: Kids Fishing Clinic
Oct. 4-5: 18th Annual Car Show in Downtown Natchitoches
Oct. 11-13: St. Augustine Creole Festival
Oct. 11-12: 14th Annual Powwow in the Pines in Trout
Oct. 12: Tapped-Tober
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