SHREVEPORT, La. (Ark-La-Tex Weekend) - It’s not too hot out. It’s not too cold out. So it’s the perfect time of year for festivals. Click on the name of the event to be taken to their website. If you know of a festival coming up, let us know and we’ll add it to the Fall Festival Guide.
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Taste of Texarkana
November 1
Dozens of local restaurants come together along with vendors for a night of great food and tasting.
Location - Four States Fairgrounds, Texarkana Google Map
Sabine Freestate Festival
November 4-6
See how the pioneers lived in the area that used to be the border between the United States and Spain. Watch an old-style shootout and a historical demonstrations.
Location - Florien, La Google Map
SBC Glo Fest
November 4
Come for the arts market for early Christmas shopping. Listen to the live music and see the newest display on the Bakowski Bridge of Lights over the Red River.
Location - Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets, Bossier City Google Map
Harvest Market Fair
November 5
Food, shopping, games and music by The Joanitones.
Location - Starr Family Home State Historic Site, Marshall Google Map
Avinger Wine Festival
November 5
It’s going to be a leisurely day of food, arts and of course, wine. Wineries from across Texas will be at the event.
Location - Downtown Avinger, Tex Google Map
46th Annual Cullen Baker Fair
November 5
A small town hosts one big festival with over 150 booths, a cornhole tournament, car show and more.
Location - Cullen Baker Fairgrounds, Downtown Bloomburg, Tex Google Map
VetFest
November 11-13
This is the biggest event for Veterans and First Responders of the season. Meet organizations who support those who serve.
Location - BeauxJax Crafthouse, 501 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City Google Map
NTL 3rd Annual POW WOW
November 12
“Honoring the Past and Celebrating the Future” is the theme for 2022. Learn a little bit about the Natchitoches Tribe of Louisiana at this free event.
Location - NSU Collins Pavilion and Practice Field, Natchitoches Google Map
33rd Annual Heritage Syrup Festival
November 12
Experience old time syrup making, folk artist, storytellers, antique tractors, food vendors, carousel rides, and live music at the Depot Museum.
Location - 514 North High Street, Henderson, Tex Google Map
November 18-19
Celebrate the early settlers arrival into Texas and to preserve Milam’s history. Watch historical re-enactments, eat and shop local vendors.
Location - El Camino Park, Milam Tex Google Map
Logansport Christmas Festival
November 19 - January 1
A Cajun Christmas Run starts the day long festivities and a Cajun Christmas parade along with fireworks finish off the first night of this over-a-month long celebration along the Sabine River. The riverfront lights up and fireworks will light up the night sky.
Location - Logansport, La Riverfront Google Map
96th Annual Natchitoches Christmas Festival
November 19 - January 6
There will over 300,000 lights along the Cane River Lake and Historic Downtown Landmark District! Plus lots of concerts throughout the season and good holiday shopping. The main event is on December 3.
Location - Downtown Natchitoches, Natchitoches Google Map
Texas UFOCon
November 19
If you believe in UFOs, head over to new festival on Texas based UFO sightings, encounters and crash sites.
Location - Jefferson Tourism and Visitor Center, 305 E. Austin St., Jefferson, Tex Google Map
Rockets Over the Red
November 26
The annual Christmas celebration starts at 4:00pm and ends at 7:00pm with a fireworks and bridge light show.
Location - Riverview Park, Shreveport Google Map
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SBC Glo Fest
September 2
See the newest light show on the Bakowski Bridge of Lights. Plus visit the arts market and the kids area.
Location - Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets, Bossier City Google Map
Cane River Zydeco Festival
September 2-3
You’ll be dancing all afternoon and evening along the bank.
Location - On the banks of the Cane River Lake, Natchitoches Google Map
Mudstock
September 2-5
It’s one of the biggest ATV/UTV riding parties in the country. Time to get down and dirty for some good, clean fun. A concert featuring Seth Bradford is on Friday night and fireworks are on Saturday.
Location - Muddy Bottoms ATV & Recreation Park, Sarepta, La Google Map
Pioneer Days
September 3
Celebrate life in the old days of East Texas. This year’s concert features Sons of the Pioneers
Location - Visitor Building, 205 Austin St., Jefferson, Tex Google Map
Shreveport Blues and Southern Soul Pre-Labor Day Festival
September 4
The best of soul and blues music come together for a night of revelry. Performers include J’Cena, TK Soul, Till1, Jay Hammer and Wendell B.
Location - Festival Plaza, Shreveport Google Map
Pride in the Park
September 10
Celebrate the Northwest Louisiana LGBTQ community in a fun and safe atmosphere. There will be food trucks on hand, various community booths to visit, vendors, entertainment, and much more!
Location - Betty Virginia Park, Shreveport Google Map
St. Denis Fest
September 10
Enjoy the block party with live music, food trucks and vendors.
Location - Saint Denis Street, Natchitoches
TASTE - A Festival of Food and Art
September 15
Create a path for angels. Sample dozens of local restaurants and support Holy Angels and their original art.
Location - Bossier Civic Center Google Map
Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival
September 16-17
It’s the food Natchitoches is famous for. The meat pie has its own festival with free admission with music, shopping and more meat pies than you can eat!
Location - Downtown Natchitoches Google Map
2022 GLOW Greenwood
September 16
Come out starting at 5:00pm for music, food and a night glow around sunset. It’s free for all ages.
Location - Boothill Speeday, Greenwood, La Google Map
Highland Jazz & Blues Festival
September 17
It will be THE party in the park. This free event brings jazz and blues artists from all over the country. Plus good food and local arts to shop at.
Location - Columbia Park, Shreveport Google Map
Hispanic Heritage Festival 2022
September 17
Celebrate the contributions of Hispanic Americans and dive deep into the rich culture. Note, this event has sold out already.
Location - Shreveport Aquarium Google Map
43rd Pioneer Heritage Festival
September 17
Start the morning off with a pancake breakfast followed by a parade at 10:00am with live music, vendors and a kids area during the early afternoon and evening.
Location - Boothill Speeday, Greenwood, La Google Map
Sabine Council on Aging Fall Festival
September 22
Celebrate with live music, bingo, lunch and door prizes. Free entry into the event.
Location - Zwolle Fiesta Grounds Google Map
33rd Annual Louisiana Chicken Festival
September 23-24
The chicken crossed the road to get to this fun festival. Watch the parade on the 24th. In the past they’ve had a drumstick eating contest and a Strut, Cackle and Crow Contest.
Location - Dubach, La Google Map
Sabine Musical Show Case
September 24
It’s going to be an evening of great local music featuring Justin Merritt, Derrick McLendon and Dillion Etheridge and the State Line Band.
Location - Sabine Theater/Many Community Center, Many, La Google Map
49th Annual Hallsville Western Days
September 30-October 1
Scoot a boot at the street dance on Friday. Saturday has a parade, dog show, car show and the crowning of 2022 Miss Hallsville.
Location - Hallsville City Park, Hallsville, Tex Google Map
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Potlatch
October 1
It’s a wonderful community event as they bring back some of your favorite memories from the 80s and 90s. Music, magic and more!
Location - Carthage Civic Center, 1702 S. Adams St., Carthage, Tex Google Map
Red River Revel
October 1-9
Art, food, music, a kids area and so much more in one place! The Revel returns and it’s going to be a whole lot of fun! Check out the new way to buy food and drinks.
Location - Festival Plaza, Shreveport Google Map
37th Annual Red River County Historical Society Fall Bazaar
October 2
There’s so much to do from tours of historic properties, terrific food, the Children’s Corner, Bake Shop, and of course arts and crafts. Help keep historical buildings in shape at this fair.
Location - Historic Red River County Courthouse, Clarksville, Tex Google Map
46th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival
October 6-8
Three-day festival saluting the poultry industry. Arts & crafts, carnival, live entertainment, food vendors, creative arts, poultry judging and much more. And the DooDah parade. Can’t forget about that.
Location - Historic Downtown Square, Center, Tex Google Map
Vintage MusicFest
October 7-8
Listen to lots of music from noon until late night on several stages. Don’t miss the Championship Rib Cook Off!
Location - Main Street, El Dorado, Ark Google Map
Zwolle Tamale Fiesta
October 7-10
Celebrate the rich Spanish and Native American heritage of the area! See the parade, eat some tamales, dance to the live music, eat more tamales, test your mettle in the arm wrestling contest. Oh, did we mention the tamales?
Location - 1100 S. Main St., Zwolle, La Google Map
Heritage & Harvest Tour
October 8
Take a day and tour north Caddo Parish to see the towns along Highway 71 and Highway 3049. Visit Ida, Mira, Hosston, Gilliam, Belcher and Dixie.
Location - Along Highway 71 and Highway 3049 from Dixie to Mira.
Lumberjack Festival
October 8
Since 1984, people who attend this festival get a little “Jack Pride.” It’s a celebration of the timber industry that surrounds Springhill. There’ll be a auto and cycle show, parade, concert and more.
Location - Springhill, La Google Map
2022 Fall Festival & Trade Days
October 8
Have fun at the Fall Festival & Trade Days yet. Admission is free to see the vendors. Plus a 5K and lots of activities for the kids.
Location - Prescott Nevada County Chamber of Commerce, Prescott, Ark Google Map
40th Annual Fire Ant Festival
October 8
Without a doubt, this is one of the most intriguing festivals in the area. The Children’s area has been expanded with more bounce houses. Participate in any of the contests from gurning to cupcakes. All to celebrate the fire ant.
Location - Downtown Marshall, Tex Google Map
Brick Fest
October 8-9
See all sorts of Lego brick builds from life-size models to stage shows and more.
Location - Shreveport Convention Center Google Map
Texas Sounds International Country Music Awards
October 13-16
2022 will the biggest event for the awards ever. Artists from Belgium, Mexico and Malaysia(!) come to East Texas for a good time.
Location - Memorial City Hall Performance Center, Marshall, Tex Google Map
Marthaville Good Ole Days Festival
October 14-15
Friday night features Gospel singing. Saturday has food, crafts, a parade, kids zone and much more.
Location - South Main Street, Marthaville, La Google Map
Waskom Howdeo
October 14-15
A new community festival is coming soon with a chili cook off, 5K, parade and more.
Location - Waskom, Tex
Texas Bigfoot Conference
October 14-15
Several speakers are on the schedule to discuss the lore and legend of Bigfoot.
Location - Jefferson Convention & Visitor Center - Jefferson, Tex. Google Map
Prize Fest
October 14-23
Prize Fest is a festival experience featuring all kinds of artistic exhibitions and competitions. Watch short films made in Louisiana by filmmakers from across the world. Hear captivating bands and musicians from across region. The Food Prize features local chefs teaming up with national culinary celebrities. See stunning local fashion cross the runway. Or catch a comedy show this year.
Location - Online and in downtown Shreveport
Tappedtober Craft Beer & Wine Fest
October 15
Come out for the family environment, top-notch entertainment and an even expanding beer and wine selections. Headlining is Tracy Lawrence.
Location - Front Street, Natchitoches, La Google Map
Detroit Fall Fest
October 15
Fun for the whole family. Shopping, bounce houses for the kids, great food and much more.
Location - Detroit Tabernacle, 180 E. Garner Dr., Detroit, Tex Google Map
Oktoberfest on the Line
October 15
Be a part of this inaugural festival along State Line Avenue. Taste several beers in the biergarten. Dine on gourmet German cuisine and lots more.
Location - Downtown Texarkana along State Line Ave. Google Map
Bear Creek Fall Fest
October 15
Celebrate the harvest season at this free-to-attend festival. There will be games, hayrides and lots of great food and music.
Location - Bear Creek Smokehouse - Marshall Google Map
Fall Festival at Forest Park West
October 15
It is open to the public and will feature pumpkin decorating, face painting, music, trick or treating, light refreshments and more
Location - Forest Park Cemetery - 4000 Meriwether Rd., - Shreveport Google Map
Melrose Fall Festival
October 15-16
Stroll the grounds of the historic plantation for beautiful picture taking. Shop local vendors. Enjoy the day.
Location - Melrose on the Cane, Melrose, La Google Map
30th Annual Taste of Jefferson
October 16
Live music accompanies this showcase of local restaurants serving up their favorite meals. Enjoy outdoor dining and music.
Location - Downtown Jefferson Tex. Google Map
Uncorked Wine and Food Festival
October 22
Texas wineries come to showcase their beverages along with local restaurants. The family can enjoy the pumpkin patch, bounce houses, hay rides and more.
Location - Downtown Mount Pleasant, Tex Google Map
9th Annual Aseana Foundation Fall Festival
October 22
The downtown festival features many different aspects of the Hispanic community. Experience food, dance, traditions and more.
Location - Asian Gardens of Shreveport, 800 Texas Ave. Google Map
Arkansas Indie Fest
October 22
The festivals celebrates curated works from video games, tabletop games, animated shorts, short films and zines.
Location - Reynolds Community Center, Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, Ark Google Map
Louisiana Legends Fest
October 22
The streets of Homer will be full of southern charm, food, history and of course, music. Discover Claiborne’s best here.
Location - Downtown Homer, La Google Map
Pioneer Day
October 22
Step back in time and see some original buildings from the 1900s as well as living history demonstrations like blacksmithing and pine needle basket weaving.
Location - LSUS Pioneer Heritage Center, Northeast corner of LSU Shreveport Google Map
3rd Annual Downtown Fall Festival
October 29
Fun, music, costumes, food and more on the Arkansas side of downtown.
Location - Along Broad Street, Texarkana, Ark Google Map
Shreveport Brew
October 29
Sample many of the 100+ local and international beers. Plus they’ll have food and music.
Location - Festival Plaza, Shreveport Google Map
QUEST: LGBTQ+ Music & Arts Fest
October 29
Go all out for this music and arts festival featuring LGBTQ+ performers.
Location - Seventh Tap Brewery, 2640 Linwood Ave., Shreveport Google Map
LOVfest: A Local Showcase
October 29
‘Luv’ on vinyl independent record label presents some of the finest in local hip-hop & RnB talent.
Location - 101 Common St., Shreveport Google Map
Witch Way to Main Street
October 29
Children 12 and under can get a head start on trick-or-treating in the morning. Plus, have fun at all of the entertainment and costume contests for kids and pets.
Location - Downtown Natchitoches riverbank Google Map
Fall Fest in Main
October 29
This is the first Fall Fest for the city of Many.
Location - Main St., Many, La Google Map
Rocky Comfort Pecan Festival
October 29
Get ready for an all day event honoring the pecan.
Location - 302 Schuman St., Foreman, Ark Google Map
Patriotic Fall Festival
October 30
Learn all about our country’s flag and other patriotic activities. Plus a trunk or treat.
Location - 1004 Jeter St., Bossier City Google Map
Fall Festival
October 30
Enjoy live music, a big trunk-or-treat, inflatables, hot dogs and more.
Location - Kings Highway Christian Church, 806 Kings Hwy., Shreveport Google Map
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