Natchitoches Events Center

09/01/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 1, 2026

City of Natchitoches Encourages Community to Enjoy Labor Day Weekend Events

NATCHITOCHES, La. – The City of Natchitoches and Mayor Ronnie Williams Jr. invite residents and visitors to enjoy a full weekend of entertainment, culture, family activities and community events taking place throughout Natchitoches during Labor Day Weekend, September 4–5, 2026.

From live Zydeco music along the downtown riverbank to a family-friendly Bigfoot festival, there will be plenty of opportunities to experience all that Natchitoches has to offer.
The 27th Annual Cane River Zydeco Festival & Poker Run will return to the Downtown Natchitoches Riverbank on Friday, September 4 and Saturday, September 5. Friday’s activities will feature free admission, poker run registration, DJ Royal, line dancing and a Zydeco dance contest. Saturday’s festivities will include the poker run, live entertainment from Marcus Ardoin & Da Zydeco Legendz, and a performance by Rusty Metoyer and the Zydeco Krush. Saturday admission is $20.

Also taking place Saturday, September 5, is the 3rd Annual Natchitoches, Louisiana Bigfoot Festival at the Natchitoches Events Center, located at 750 Second Street. The festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will feature Bigfoot researchers and speakers, including main speaker Jason Kenzie, Robert Swain, “Super Dave” Rogers and Jim Lansdale. Country music artist and radio personality Trini Triggs will serve as the event MC.

The Bigfoot Festival will also offer vendors, a Kids Zone, games and activities, a Bigfoot calling contest and additional family-friendly attractions. Admission is $15 for ages 12 and older and $10 for children under 12. A Bigfoot Festival meet-and-greet will also be held Friday, September 4 from 6–8 p.m. at Timber Ridge Adventure Park.
Mayor Ronnie Williams Jr. encourages the community to support the organizations, vendors, performers and local businesses that help make these events possible.
The City of Natchitoches reminds attendees to plan accordingly for increased activity downtown and around event venues throughout the weekend.

For additional information regarding individual events, residents and visitors are encouraged to visit the respective event organizers’ social media pages and promotional materials.

Media Contact:
City of Natchitoches
Christopher Lewis
Marketing Manager
Natchitoches, Louisiana

08/26/2026

Natchitoches Events Center and the City of Natchitoches is deeply saddened by the passing of the singer, actress, and philanthropist Dolly Parton-- someone who the citizens of Natchitoches hold deeply in their hearts. Mayor Ronnie Williams Jr. released a statement earlier today regarding the passing of the icon.

08/26/2026

Natchitoches Events Center wants to give a huge shout out to Northwestern State University Prof. Tiffany Chasteen and her EVNT-1000 Event Management Class for stopping by Natchitoches Events Center yesterday to learn more about the ins-and-outs of event planning.

Students from the class were able to take a tour of the facility, engage in a Q&A session with our staff, and learn hands-on, in an interactive activity, how to plan an event from start to finish.

Amazing job to all of the students. Fork 'Em Demons🤘💜

08/21/2026

Our specialty is event planning, not spelling😂

08/19/2026

Admission tickets for this year's festival are on sale now!

Can't wait for September!! (Click on the purchase link in the comments.)

08/14/2026

Happy Birthday Bethany Milner🥳🎉

08/06/2026

🔦🧌Something big is coming…

The 3rd Annual Bigfoot Festival returns to September 4th-5th! From guest speakers like Jason Kenzie, Robert Swain, “Super Dave” Rogers, and Jim Lansdale to incredible vendors and family-friendly activities to all-star MC Trini Triggs, this is something you don’t want to miss.

07/28/2026

We are now accepting contestants for the 2026 Natchitoches Queens Scholarship Program!

Applications are open for Miss Merry Christmas and Miss Natchitoches City of Lights & Teen Pageants.

Follow the links below to access applications for both pageants:

https://www.natchitochesla.gov/documents/2026-mmc-information-packet/

https://www.natchitochesla.gov/documents/2026-mmc-pageant-entry-form/

https://www.natchitochesla.gov/documents/miss-col-and-teen-application/

If you have any questions, please reach out to the contacts provided on each form. We cannot wait to see you all there!

07/27/2026

Dat Krewe of Excellence Feeling🎭🎶

04/13/2026

💜 K-Pop fans… this one’s for YOU 💜

K-Pop Warriors is coming to the Natchitoches Events Center for a one-day-only, high-energy live show packed with music, dance, and excitement 🎤✨

📅 May 17
⏰ 3:00 PM & 5:30 PM

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the experience—get your tickets now!
https://K-POPWARRIORS-NATCHITOCHES.eventbrite.com

KPOP Warriors brings music, dance, and nonstop fun in a family-friendly live show inspired by K-Pop.