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2017-2018 Winter Events
in
Jeff Davis Parish
for
December - January - February
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Jennings Downtown Christmas Festival
at Founders' Park
9:00am-7:00pm
Jennings Christmas Parade
4:00pm
HOT CHOCOLATE WITH SANTA
at Founders' Park
6:00pm-8:00pm
City of Jennings Mardi Gras Festivities
Mardi Gras Festival starts downtown at 10:00am
Squeezebox Shootout Cajun Accordion Competition at the Strand 11:00am
Mardi Gras Parade rolls on Main Street at 4:00pm
Contact the Jennings Festival Association for more info at: (337) 821-5531
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Squeezebox Shootout
Cajun Accordion Competition
Historic Strand Theatre
Historic Main Street, Jennings
February 10, 2018
11:00am
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Held in conjunction with the Jennings Mardi Gras Festival, this annual competition showcases Accordion players from all ages and areas as they battle it out to be named the Squeezebox Champion.
Call the City of Jennings 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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"It's Movie Night in Jennings" is a project of A Block of Broadway Community Theatre. Classic movies in this Historic Theatre. Grab some famous popcorn and enjoy the show! Tickets are $3
Winter Movie/Event Schedule:
- December 8, 2017 - 6pm - "Meet me in St. Louis"
- December 9, 2017 -7pm - "Sound of Christmas with the Vigil Project"
- CHIP's Little Production of "The One and Only Santa Claus" by Pat Cook December 16, 2017 - 6pm
December 17, 2017
- 2pm
- January 6, 2018 - 6pm-"Singin' in the Rain"
- ABOB's Auditions for John Patrick's "Girls of the Garden Club"
January 14, 2018
- 2pm
January 15, 2018
- 6:30pm
- February 3, 2018 - 6pm - "Hidden Figures"
- February 4, 2018 - 3pm - Bon Amie Tours presents Direct From Branson! Ray Charles & Company Tribute Show featuring Willie Nash
- February 10, 2018 - 11am - "Squeezebox Shootout Competition"
- CHIP's Children's Production TBA
February 24, 2018
- 6pm
February 25, 2018
- 2pm
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City Hall (337) 774-2211
Christmas Parade
December 9, 2018
Parade rolls at 6:00pm
Mardi Gras Festival and Parade
February 3, 2018
Party begins at 9:00am
Parade rolls at 2:00pm
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Town of Welsh
Winter Events
Call the Town of Welsh
for more info at
(337) 734-2231
Welsh Roanoke Community Choir's Annual Christmas Canata,
"Come Let Us Adore Him"
- December 9th - 5:30pm at Our Lady of Seven Dolores Catholic Church
- December 10th - 9:00am at First United
Methodist Church
- December 10th - 6:00pm - First Baptist Church
Welsh Christmas Parade
& Tree Lighting
December 15, 2018, 4:00pm.
- Parade rolls from High School to City Hall. Following parade, enjoy Christmas Carols, Gumbo and a visit from Santa.
through Downtown.
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Town of Elton
For more info, call
Elton City Hall
337-584-2992
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7th Annual Christmas Parade
(In Partnership with the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana)
December 2, 2017
Parade Rolls at 11:00am
Elton Mardi Gras
Run & Celebration
February 10, 2018
Contact Jesse Bertrand for more info on the run (337) 794-2316
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154 North Main Street
Jennings, LA 70546
Phone: (337) 824-0114
Hours: Mon-Sat 10-4
Now taking appointments for school tours!
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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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Zigler Winter Events
First Class (Beginners)
Name: Brilliance in Basics
Date: November 18, 2017
(Saturday)
Time: 9am – 12pm
Follow up Class
Date: December 1, 2017
(Friday)
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Cost: $45 per class or $75 for both
Second Class (Advanced)
Name: Elevating Your Eye
Date: November 18, 2017
(Saturday)
Time: 1pm – 4 pm
Follow up Class
Date: December 2, 2017
(Saturday)
Time: 9 am – 12pm
Cost: $45 per class or $75 for both
Children's Christmas Workshop, 10:00am-12:00pm
- January 2 - March 31, 2018
Exhibit of William Kalwick and Lejos Marcos
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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.
"Joe Simon & the Louisiana Cajuns"
December 16, 2017
Friends Supporting Friends Event Center
(Old VFW)
1603 US-90W, Jennings, LA
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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.
Winter Dates:
- Dec. 2nd, 16th. 30th
- Jan. 13th, 27th
- Feb. 10th, 24th
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Lake Arthur
Barber Shop Jam
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Ray's Barber Shop
335 Nemento Street
Lake Arthur, Louisiana
8:00am-11:00am, Every other Saturday
Twice a month, at Ray's Barber Shop, local Cajun Musicians converge to have a jam session. Anyone is invited to join in or stop by and listen! Have a cup of coffee and get a trim while you enjoy some great local Cajun music. Free event.
Fall Dates:
- Dec. 9th, 23rd
- Jan. 6th, 20th
- Feb. 3rd, 17th
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- Elton - Coushatta Farmers' Market, Hwy 190, 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
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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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Welsh Museum Winter Events
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- Friends of the Welsh Museum will sponsor its annual Dessert of the Month Benefit Raffle. Tickets are $1 and can be purchased from any Museum member, or at the museum by calling 337-734-3811.
Drawing to be held on Valentine's Day.
Please call for more info
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Coming to the I-10 Oil & Gas Park in Jennings on
February 20, 2018!
Runners of any level!
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Now booking for
March, April & May 2018!
Learn everything about Louisiana's favorite food. Crawfish farm tours in Jeff Davis Parish will run seasonally from March-May. Experience the habitat, harvest, distribution, and consumption of Louisiana's #1 crustacean. Tour starts pond side on a working crawfish farm, then on to I-10 Crawfish Exchange, and finishes up at the Gator Chateau. A tour for all ages. Perfect for school groups.
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Call the JDP Tourist Commission to book your tour today! 337-821-5521. Reservations are required.
Tours available for groups of 10 or more. Call the office to see if a scheduled group is going on your date,
you may join an existing group.
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Hold a baby gator! Visit our Rescue, Educate, and Release 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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Located in Lacassine, LA (I-10 Exit 48). The Spirit of Louisiana! Visit the largest private rum distillery in the USA, using all Louisiana ingredients. See how it's made and visit the tasting bar on their free tour! Be sure to stop at the gift shop, featuring all their products, as well as great Louisiana souvenirs.
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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.
NEW Hours:
10a-2p, Tuesday & Wednesday
10a-4p, Thursday & Friday
10a-3p, Saturday
Closed Sunday & Monday
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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