Avoyelles Agenda

April 25 - Events

8 a.m. - Church at Marksville will host “Jesus on the Square,” community worship service, Avoyelles Parish Courthouse, 312 N. Main St., Marksville. Anyone interested in serving as a speaker or musician may call 318-253-0103 for more information.

6 p.m. - Cajun Santas bingo night, Old Hessmer High School Gym, 4153 East School St., Hessmer. Admission is $25. For more information, call 318-359-1046.

9 a.m. - AGC Grounds Beautification at Abundant Grace Church, 493 Barney Rush Rd., Deville. For more information or to register a cleanup or school activity, visit www.lovetheboot.org.

11 a.m. - food, games, music and bingo
April 26 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - fish & shrimp plates, St. Anthony School Fair. For more information call (318) 346-2739.

April 29 - Events

9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Lawncare workshop, LSU AgCenter, 8502 Hwy 1, Mansura. Participants are encouraged to register in advance by calling 318-767-3964.

10 a.m. - Spring Meeting, Avoyelles Retired Teachers Association, Marksville Main Branch Meeting Room of the Avoyelles Parish Library, 660 N. Main Street.

April 30 - Events

9 a.m. - Bean Bag Baseball Tournament, Cochon de Lait Pavilion, Mansura, $1 entry, 318-253-9771.

May 1 & 2 - Events

The St. Alphonsus Lady’s Altar Society, garage sale, St. Alphonsus Rateau Center, 3659 Main St., Hessmer.
Community members wishing to donate items may contact Janell Dauzat at 318-563-8234. Organizers note that clothing donations will not be accepted, 318-563-4550.

11th Annual Cajun Crossroads Festival, Ronald Mayeux Ballpark, hosted by the Hessmer Sports Club. Registration is now open for all divisions, and teams can sign up by texting Jessie Juneau at 337-347-4282 for additional information.

May 2 - Events

8 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Arts and Crafts Expo, Raymond Laborde Correctional Center, 1630 Prison Rd., Cottonport. Admission $5, children ages 12 and under free, cash only event.

5 to 6:30 p.m. - Spaghetti dinner fundraiser, Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Anthony #968, Bunkie High School, $12 donation. For more information, Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Anthony #968 through Facebook.

May 3 - Events

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Simmesport Fire Dept. BBQ Chicken Fundraiser, 460 Murphy Lacour, $13 plates. Tickets can be purchased by contacting the department at (318) 941-2564 or through any Simmesport Fire Department member.

May 8-10 - Events

Cochon de Lait Festival sponsored by the Mansura Chamber of Commerce. For more information or to register for events, contact festival organizers or visit SaveCenla.com.

May 9 - Events

5 p.m. - Allons Souper à Lourdes, Parish Hall, 1325 Eggbend Road, Marksville (Fifth Ward). Admission $15 donation (limited tickets available), raffle tickets: $1 each, for tickets or information call 318-729-2851, 225-978-5549, 318-204-4272 or 318-305-0280.

May 10 - Events

9 a.m. - Mother’s Day Worship Celebration 2026, themed “Praise and Pastels: A Mother’s Day Worship Experience,” St. John Community Church-Baptist, 531 St. John St., Marksville. For more information, call 318-253-5341.

May 15 - Events

9 to 11 a.m. - Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, free Pow Wow Education Day at the Earl J. Barbry Sr. Convention Center, Paragon Casino Resort, Marksville. For information or school group reservations contact Elisabeth Pierite at 318-240-6432.

May 16 & 17 - Events

10 a.m. - 28th Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow honoring John D. Barbry, Earl J. Barbry Sr. Convention Center, Paragon Casino Resort, Marksville. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children ages 5–12 and free for children under 5. For more information call 800-272-9767 or visit tunicabiloxi.org.

May 17 - Events

12:30 p.m. - 158th church anniversary, St. James Baptist Church, 266 Voorhies Ln., Moreauville. For more information, call 318-500-4163.

May 20 - Events

2:30 to 4:30 p.m. - Senior Citizen Technology Seminar, hosted by Building a Better Avoyelles, Call 318-253-5413 or email aliya@avoyellestoday.com to sign-up for seminar or more information.

May 23 & 24 - Events

2 to 5 p.m. - Paragon Stampede Rodeo Weekend, Paragon Casino Resort, Marksville. Admission starts at $25 for adults and $12 for children (advance pricing), with two-day and VIP options available. For tickets and details, visit ParagonCasinoResort.com or call 800-946-1946.

May 24 - Events

2 p.m. - 25th Annual Ladies in Red Program, First Union Baptist Church, 1537 Bordelon Rd., Bunkie. For more information, contact Lucille Daniels at 318-792-1956.

June 7-11 - Events

6 to 8:30 p.m. - 2026 Vacation Bible School, “Illumination Station,” Point of Life Community Church, 316 Hwy. 1181, Plaucheville. Registration is available online, visit Facebook. For more information call (318) 305-8254.

June 7 - Events

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - 2026 annual BBQ fundraiser, Bordelonville Volunteer Fire Department, located at the formerly Bordelonville High School. BBQ pork steak, rice dressing, pork-n-beans and coleslaw, priced at $13 each. Tickets may be obtained from any fire department member or by calling James Gaspard at 318-717-0084, Reaux Laborde at 318-794-0064 or Greg Bernard at 318-359-0215.

June 11 - Events

Magnolia Spay Neuter will host mobile clinic, 170 Honeybee Rd., Simmesport. A $25 nonrefundable scheduling fee per pet is required at booking, must schedule appointment at www.magnoliaspayneuter.com.

June 13 - Events

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Indoor Children’s and Young Entrepreneur Arts and Craft Fair, Village of Moreauville, Moreauville Community Center. Children ages 5 through 16, admission is free, for more information or to register, contact Sandra Lemoine at 318-359-3535 or slemoine@moreauville.org, or Melissa Alexander at 318-359-8861 or malexander@moreauville.org.