Avoyelles Agenda: Upcoming Events in Avoyelles Parish: February - April 2026

FEBRUARY EVENTS

FEB. 27
5 to 7 p.m. - Annual Lenten Fish and Shrimp Fry Dinner
Knights of Columbus of Belledeau
Location: St. Martin of Tours Church Hall, 1981 LA-114, Hessmer
Donation: $12
Contact: Call KC Council at (318) 240-0007

FEB. 27
4:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Annual Fish Dinner
Knights of Columbus of Mansura
Location: St. Paul Catholic Church, 1879 Leglise Street
Drive-thru pick-up only, $12 a Plate
Contact: KC Council at (318) 359-9635

FEB. 28
4:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Gumbo dinner and bake Sale fundraiser
Location: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, church hall, 5765 LA-107, Dupont
Plate: $12
Contact: KC Council at (318) 359-9635

MARCH EVENTS

MARCH 3
6 p.m. - Save My Louisiana will host a community meeting
Location: The Sanctuary Assembly of God, 3375 Hwy 115 W, Bunkie
Open to the public

MARCH 7
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Spring Farmers Market at the Crossroads
Location: New Life Tabernacle, 1001 La. Hwy. 1207, Deville
Contact: Remington Paul, (318) 201-7867 or Katelyn Scardanello, (318) 753-2095

MARCH 7
6 p.m. - Bingo Night
Location: St. Mary’s Assumption School in Cottonport, 850 Front Street
Bingo cards: $25
Contact: School at (318) 876-3651

MARCH 7
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Funnel Cake and Bake Sale fundraiser
Host: Atchafalaya River Rescue, Inc.
Location: Ira’s Hardware, Simmesport, 16279 Hwy 1

MARCH 8
11 a.m. - Harvest Time School of Ministry
Location: Faith Tabernacle, 4533 Highway 452, Marksville
Meal served following service; afternoon prayer and worship: 6 p.m.
Contact: (318) 245-8990

MARCH 8
2 p.m. - Ushers Annual
Location: Plymouth Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Morrow
Contact: 318-346-7321

MARCH 8
3 p.m. - Pastoral Anniversary Celebration
Location: Old Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 418 Zion Road, Cottonport
Public invited
Contact: (318) 305-843

MARCH 14
2 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Second Annual Spring Bayou Bass Tournament
Location: Spring Bayou Complex, Marksville
Entry: $90 per boat, with two-person teams
Contact: Jeffrey Carmouche, 318-305-5222 or Clint Armond, 318-305-7475

MARCH 14
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - “Wild Over Wildlife!”
Host: Avoyelles Parish 4-H
Location: Bayou Chicot State Park
Registration: $25 plus one personal hygiene item includes park entrance, lunch, T-shirt
Registration closes: March 6, 2026
Register online: 4HOnline

MARCH 14
2 p.m. - Special service
Location: First Union Baptist Church, 1537 Bordelon Road, Bunkie
Contact: Lucille Daniels at 318-792-1956

MARCH 21
7:30 p.m. - Glow Run 5K race and 1-mile fun run
Location: Paragon Casino grounds, Marksville
Benefits: Avoyelles Society for the Developmentally Disabled
Registration: $25
To register or for information: Visit ASDD’s Facebook page

MARCH 21
12 p.m. - “Hot Ones” Wing Challenge
Location: Hessmer Gym, 4153 East School Street, Hessmer
Entry fee: $20
Contact organizers: through their Facebook page

MARCH 21
5 to 7 p.m. - Taste of Echo: A Celebration of Local Flavors
Location: St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church, 104 Echo St. Echo
Cost: $15
For tickets, information: Call Millie (318) 359-3660 or church office (318) 563-4530

MARCH 21 & 22
4 p.m. - Spring Fair
Location: St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 3659 Main St. Hessmer
Contact: Jessie Paulk at (318) 542-3768 (cornhole), Beryl Bordelon (318) 729-0936 (sweet shop), Duston Dauzat (318) 305-5004 (donations)

MARCH 28
4 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Seventh Annual Bass Tournament
Host: Knights of Columbus Council 1217
Location: Spring Bayou, Boggy Bayou Landing
Entry fee: $90 per boat
Contact: Jordan Bordelon at (318) 359-2406

MARCH 28
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - 4th Annual Springtime Market
Location: Village of Hessmer, Hessmer Gym, 4153 E. School St.
Contact: Julia Shire at (318) 717-0774 (call or text) or by email at cherokeemystic21@gmail.com

MARCH 29
2 to 4 p.m. - Annual Spring Festival
Location: Hessmer Baptist Church, 2927 Main Street
Admission: Free
For more info: Visit their facebook page

MARCH 29
10 a.m. to noon - Annual Spring Dinner
Host: Mansura Volunteer Fire Department
Location: 1808 L’ Eglise Street in Mansura
Donation: $13
Contact: Mansura Volunteer Fire Department at (318) 964-5319

MARCH 29
10 a.m. to 12 noon - Palm Sunday Dinner
Host: The Knights of Columbus Council #9418
Location: Fifth Ward KC Hall, 2573 Hwy. 1, Marksville
Donation: $13 per plate
Contact: (318) 253-9936

APRIL EVENTS

APRIL 3
10 a.m. until 12 p.m. - Annual Good Friday Fish Fry
Host: Dupont Volunteer Fire Department
Location: 5626 Hwy. 107 in Plaucheville
Tickets: Available at Cooyon’s in Dupont, from any member of the Dupont Volunteer Fire Department or by messaging the department directly
Contact: Email dupontvolfd@gmail.com

APRIL 18
- Community-wide garage sale and the organization’s Annual Spring Market
Host: The Friends of the Sarto Old Iron Bridge and Big Bend Museum
Contact: Organizers at (318) 500-4036 or email bigbendmus3um1927@gmail.com

APRIL 18 & 19
Gates open at 8 a.m. - 2026 Spring Angola Prison Rodeo
Location: Louisiana State Penitentiary in West Feliciana Parish
Cost: $20 per person and are available for advance purchase online at www.angolarodeo.com
Contact: LA State Penitentiary at 225-655-2300 or 225-655-2607, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

APRIL 19 through 22
10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. - Revival services
Location: Point of Life Community Church, 316 Hwy 1181, Plaucheville
Contact: (318) 305-8254