Hosted by the Central LA Regional Chamber of Commerce.

The Festival will be open Friday, July 26th from 4:30pm until 10:00pm and all day on Saturday, July 27th from 8:00am until 10:30pm. The 2019 Festival theme is “Vive la Louisiane!” Blues guitarist and singer Tab Benoit is the honorary chair. Featuring three stages of music, the Louisiana State Fiddle Championship, dance lessons, jam sessions, food vendors, blacksmithing demonstrations, outdoor activities, Kidfest activities, and more!

Visitors will have the chance to view the church’s exquisite stained-glass windows, its Dan Garland, 43 rank pipe organ, and other historical artifacts, including a 19th century baptismal font, altar, and bishop’s chair. Tours of St. James Day School, a preschool established in 1952, will also be offered. Refreshments will be served in the parish hall adjacent to the church.

Children are invited to soar into the school year by creating a galaxy-themed wreath. Registration required.

Adults, join Susan Baker to make Steam-Punk jewelry.

Suicide is preventable and anyone can make a difference. Learn the skills and help save a life. This two-day workshop teaches suicide prevention skills widely used by both professionals and the general public. Learn and practice a life-saving intervention model. Avoyelles parish high school students, 16 years and older, who become ASIST-certified will be eligible for a $500 cash scholarship upon graduation. 12 CEU hours are available for a nominal fee after the workshop.

Children, come read to our sweet pups and build confidence in reading.

Children, teens, and adults come dressed up! We will distribute earned Summer Reading Program medals and certificates, take pictures, and enjoy refreshments.