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2018 Summer Events
in
Jeff Davis Parish
for
June - July - August
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**UPDATE*
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THE NEW GATOR CHATEAU CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN! Scheduled to open in early 2019!
WE HAVE BROUGHT IN A TEMPORARY BUILDING TO HOUSE THE BABIES RIGHT NEXT DOOR, SO WE ARE STILL OPEN!
**NOTICE**
THE PUBLIC RESTROOMS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED IN THE FRONT OF THE PARK. THE PUBLIC RESTROOMS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE POND ARE OPEN!
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Hold a baby gator! Visit our facility at the I-10 Oil & Gas Park in Jennings, LA (Exit 64). Can accommodate group tours (please call in advance).
A free attraction!
Hours are Monday-Saturday, 9:00am-5:00pm.
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City of Jennings Summer Events
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C
on
tact the Jennings Festival Association for more info at: (337) 821-5531
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432 N. Main Street
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 821-5509
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The Strand is also home to ABOB, "A Block off Broadway" Theatre Group. Performance and show schedule listed with movies.
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June 2018
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- ABOB’s Production of John Patrick's
Girls of the Garden Club
- showtime 7:00pm
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- ABOB’s Production of John Patrick's
Girls of the Garden Club
- showtime 2:00pm
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- ABOB’s Production of John Patrick's
Girls of the Garden Club
- showtime 7:00pm
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- ABOB’s Production of John Patrick's
Girls of the Garden Club
- showtime 2:00pm
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- ABOB’s Movie Night -
Race
to Witch Mountain
- showtime 6:00pm. Sponsored by Wendell & Megan Miller. Tickets $3, 12 and under FREE
July 2018
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- ABOB’s Movie Night -
Lost & Found
- showtime 6:00pm. Sponsored by Bubba Oustalet Automotive. Tickets $3, 12 and under FREE
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- Bon Ami Tours presents
Swamp Pop Show
showtime 3:00pm. Call 337-824-7075 for info and tickets.
August 2018
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- ABOB’s Movie Night -
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
- showtime 6:00pm. Tickets $3, 12 and under FREE
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- Bon Ami Tours presents direct from Branson!
Ray Charles & Company Tribute Show featuring Willie Nash. showtime 3:00pm. Tickets are $25. Call 337-824-7075 for tickets or more info.
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Public beach and wharf!
Perfect to cool off this summer!
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154 North Main Street
Jennings, LA 70546
Phone: (337) 824-0114
Hours: Mon-Sat 10-4
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This museum is housed in the historic City Hall building. It features works from the permanent collection on display
for the first time,
as well as familiar favorites.
Also has exhibits by local artists.
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Le Bal Cadien
..not 'A' Cajun Dance... THE Cajun Dance!
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Live Cajun French Music and Dance presented by Cajun Music Radio, in association with Friends Supporting Friends.
Friends Supporting Friends Event Center
(Old VFW)
1603 US-90W, Jennings, LA
"Allons Danse Day!"
June 16th
$10 single / $15 Couples
Kids under 12 FREE
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SWLa Acoustic Cajun Music Jam
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Green's Cafe
603 State St
Jennings, Louisiana
10:00am-1:00pm, Every other Saturday
Bring your instruments and join in the Cajun Music Jam. All levels and ages are welcome! Anyone welcome to play or just jam to the Cajun sounds of local musicians. Free event.
Spring Dates:
- June 2nd, 16th, 30th
- July 13th, 27th
- August 10th, 24th
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Come 'Rock the Dock' with live local artists at the Regatta!
508 Hawkeye Avenue
Lake Arthur, LA
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Live music at the
Regatta LA Seafood & Steakhouse Restaurant
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JUNE
2nd - AJ and the BadCats
9th - Matt Castille
16th - Karmic Souls
23rd - La Recolte
30th - Ray's Island Sounds
JULY
7th - Matt Castille
14th - AJ and the BadCats
21st - La Recolte
28th - Three Thirty Seven
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- Elton - Coushatta Farmers' Market, Corner of Hwy 190 and Pine Street. , First Saturday of every month from 7:30am-12:00pm. For more info, call (337) 584-1545
- Jennings - Main Street Farmers' Market, Founders Park. Saturday's from 7:00am-10:00am
- Welsh - Town of Welsh Farmers' Market, Under the Oaks at City Hall. Tuesday's from 4:00pm-6:00pm (moved to old Dollar Store building for rain)
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202 E. South Street
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-3811
This Small town's best kept secret. Celebrating over 100 years in the life of a small Louisiana town. Features agriculture exhibits, school day exhibits, military exhibits, and much more.
Admission is free, donations are accepted.
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TASTE THE SPIRIT OF LOUISIANA
Bayou
®
Rum is distilled from locally grown sugarcane in southern Louisiana, USA. Our signature “sugarhouse” recipe uses a blend of 100% natural, unrefined Louisiana sugarcane and molasses. Every batch of Bayou Rum is copper
pot-distilled and bottled by hand.
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Free tours and tasting bar!
20909 South I-10 Frontage Road
Lacassine, LA (337) 588-5800
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NEW Hours:
10a-2p, Tuesday & Wednesday
10a-4p, Thursday & Friday
10a-3p, Saturday
Closed Sunday & Monday
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311 North Main Street
Jennings, LA
(337) 821-5532
A General Merchandise store from the 1900's! Doors closed in 1949, leaving authentic and interesting merchandise. Now a museum with treasures galore! Located in Historic Downtown Jennings.
Also, visit the "Old Magnolia" gift shop located in the Tupper Museum! One of a kind gifts, vintage toys, Louisiana Souvenirs, retro candy and art work by local artists! Hours are the same as the Tupper Museum.
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Drive the newest State Scenic Byway, the Flyway Byway! Get off the interstate and experience the authentic back roads of our Parish. A 55 mile driving loop, and also 80 miles of 'blueways'. Perfect for birders and nature lovers! Great for canoe/kayak enthusiasts, foodies, and nature lovers!
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING
EXCITING FALL EVENTS!
WATCH OUR WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS
FOR MORE INFO!
- STEARMAN END OF THE SEASON WWII PLANE FLY IN -
OCTOBER 6TH
- LAST RESORT CUSTOM CAR SHOW - OCTOBER 19TH-21ST
- YELLOW RAILS AND RICE BIRDING FESTIVAL -
OCTOBER 31ST-NOVEMBER 4TH
- BATTLE OF THE BOWS CAJUN FIDDLE COMPETITION -
NOVEMBER 3RD
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