The 17th annual Natchitoches Jazz / R&B Festival will be held on March 30-31, 2012 on the downtown riverbank in Natchitoches and will have”hall of fame” flair to it. The festival will kick off Friday afternoon with “free Friday” meaning that there will be no admission. There will be several bands performing on Friday evening. Admission on Saturday will be $8.00 in advance and $10.00 at the gate for adults, $4.00 in advance and $5.00 at the gate for students and children 12 and under get in free.

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All local banks and the Chamber of Commerce have armbands available now! Early Bird prices are $4 for children and $6 for adults. Armbands purchased at the gates December 3 (Festival Day) are $5 for children and $8 for adults. Note you can call and order armbands at 318.352.6894 and have them mailed to you [...]

Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival – June 11-12: The annual arts and crafts festival is held on the grounds of Melrose Plantation and showcases the work of more than 150 artists and craftsmen. This is a juried arts and crafts festival. Admission charged. Tours of the Main House and African House will be available for [...]