Avoyelles Upcoming Events: January - April

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Upcoming Events

JAN. 24

11 a.m. to noon - Avoyelles Parish Library Children’s Storytime
Marksville Library, 660 N Main Street.
The program is open to young children and families.
For more information call (318) 253-7559.

JAN. 25

2 p.m. - 2026 Miss Bunkie High Pageant
Bunkie High School gym, 435 Evergreen St.
Admission to the event is a cashless entry, tickets must be purchased online for $6 each, at bunkiehighschool.com. Call Bunkie High School at (318) 346-6216.

JAN. 26

1:30 to 2:30 p.m. - Avoyelles Parish Library Teen Art Workshop
Bordelonville Library, 4562 Hwy 451.
For more information call (318) 253-7559.

JAN. 29

5 p.m. - Avoyelles Youth Art Expo
Avoyelles Arts Council, Paragon Casino Resort ballrooms, Marksville.
Open to K-12th grade. Call Gwen Lacombe at 909-560-4581 or Josiah Blood at 318-717-2719.
Gallery on the Square may be reached at (318) 264-1826.

JAN. 31

• Gumbo Cook-Off
  The Maisonette de Armand, 232 E. Mark St., Marksville.
  Teams competing for bragging rights and cash prizes.
  Team entry - $50, vendor spaces - $50 for a 10x10 spot and $100 for a 20x20 spot.
  Admission for public is $20, all-you-can-eat gumbo and entertainment.
  Call Luis at (318) 452-4075.
• 6 p.m. - Bingo Night
  Saint Anthony School, school gym (116 South Knoll Ave., Bunkie), doors opening at 5:30 p.m., bingo cards will be available for $10 each.
  Those interested in making donations or seeking additional information may contact Jessica Earles at 318-481-3288.
• 6 to 8 p.m. - Murder Mystery Masquerade hosted by LoLo’s Java Joy, Bunkie.
  Tickets are $50 per person or $75 per couple, including one complimentary cocktail.
  Those interested in attending are asked to message LoLo’s Java Joy to register. For more information, contact (318) 616-3367 or visit LoLo’s Java Joy’s Facebook page.
• 2 to 3:30 p.m. - Birthday Celebration Honoring Hypolite Bordelon
  Hypolite Bordelon Home Society, 242 Tunica Drive W., Marksville.
  For more information, follow the Hypolite Bordelon Home on Facebook or call (318) 964-2025.

FEB. 5

1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Mardi Gras Masquerade Party
Avoyelles Council on Aging, Mansura Pavilion, 1832 L’Eglise Street.
Tickets are $10. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (318) 253-9771 or contact your local senior center.

FEB. 6

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Friends & Fun Night
Lafargue Elementary, 3366 Hwy. 107 in Effie.
Presale tickets are $15.50 and may be purchased using My School Bucks.
Tickets will also be available at the door for $20, payable by check or card.
For more information, contact the school at (318) 253-9591.

FEB. 7

8 a.m. to 3 p.m. - LoLo’s Love & Lattes Vendor Market
LoLo’s Java Joy.
Vendors may contact Jena by text at (318) 305-1477 to reserve a spot.
The event will be held at LoLo’s Java Joy, located at 113 Chevy Lane, Bunkie, LA 71322.

FEB. 8

1 p.m. - Rotary Club of Avoyelles Krewe of Cyllenius Mardi Gras Parade
Entries open to public, no fee. Call Rotary Club of Avoyelles, (318) 253-6501 or by email at avoyellesrotary@gmail.com.

• 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Mansura Tractor Supply Farmers Market
  7686 Louisiana Hwy 1, Mansura.
  Vendors interested in setting up are asked to contact Ali Bonds at (318) 753-3060 for additional information.

FEB. 13

1:30 p.m. - Plaucheville Elementary School 2026 Mardi Gras Parade
Start at the school, with line-up beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Local businesses interested in participating in the parade are encouraged to contact Ron Washington at ron.washington@avoyellespsb.com or (318) 269-0828.

FEB. 14

• 8 a.m. - Avoyelles Parish Softball Jamboree
  Marksville High School, 407 W Bontemps St.
  Booth space is available for $50, those interested in reserving a booth or any questions contact Erica Chassion at (318) 717-2676.
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Mardi Gras Children’s Extravaganza
  St. Frances de Sales Church.
  For more information, contact Brian Hickman at (318) 794-3982, Angela Hickman at (318) 290-4470, Austin Ducote at (318) 264-2816, or Kerston Ducote at (318) 305-9974.

FEB. 18

5 to 7 p.m. - Catfish dinner
St. Francis de Sales Church and Knights of Columbus Council 9294, 104 Echo St., Alexandria, $12 donation.
For additional information or to purchase tickets, call the church office at (318) 563-4530.

FEB. 21

8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Couples Retreat
St. Peter Church, Morrow.
Registration 7 a.m., $70 per couple. Call Heather Cormier at (318) 359-1513.

FEB. 22

8:30 a.m. - Bayou Blast Youth Shootout
Camp Grant Walker in Pollock.
The entry fee is $25 per participant.
For additional information, participants are encouraged to contact 4-H office at (318) 964-2245.

MARCH 14

2 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Second Annual Spring Bayou Bass Tournament
Spring Bayou Complex in Marksville, supported by the Louisiana Army National Guard 1020th Engineer Company, the Spring Bayou Restoration Team and the Marksville VFW Post 3139.
Entry is $90 per boat, with anglers fishing as two-person teams.
For additional information, contact Mr. Jeffrey Cornachella at 318-305-5222 or Mr. Clint Armond at 318-305-7475.

MARCH 28

4 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Seventh Annual Bass Tournament
Knights of Columbus Council 1217, Spring Bayou, Boggy Bayou Landing.
The tournament entry fee is $90 per boat.
For more information, contact Jordan Bordelon at (318) 359-2406.

MARCH 29

2 to 4 p.m. - Annual Spring Festival
Hessmer Baptist Church, 2927 Main Street, free admission.

APRIL 18-19

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