Each May, ARTBREAK features Caddo and Bossier Parish students in juried exhibits and free hands-on art activities. The largest children's festival in the state, ARTBREAK is a weekend of dance, music, theater, food, fun and a 5K road race. Admission is free! 800 Snow St
Shreveport, LA 71101 318-673-6500
Fax: 318-673-6515 artbreak@shrevearts.org www.shrevearts.org
Arts and crafts, food booths, parade and turkey shoot are featured in this festival celebrating Rodessa's past as an oil industry in Louisiana. Hwy 1
Rodessa, LA 71069 318-223-4211
Fireworks festival on Caddo Lake with local entertainment, concessions and Santa. Booths open, 3 p.m. Fireworks, 6:30 p.m. 11425 LA Hwy 1
Oil City, LA 71061 318-375-5689
Self-guided driving tour, home tours, churches, cotton gins, country store, museum, and cotton fields. Last Saturday in September. Hwy. 3049
Gilliam, LA 71029 318-296-4303
The festival is held the 2nd Saturday of each May. A parade, craft booths, food, carnival and entertainment are highlights. 110 Main St
Blanchard, LA 71009 318-929-7574
Fax: www.pokesaladfestival.com
Hundreds of the country's top artists, craftsmen, entertainers, and culinary masters come together each October for this annual festival of the arts. There is a remarkable variety of food and activities for children. 101 Crockett St
Shreveport, LA 71101 318-424-4000
Fax: 318-226-9559 rrr@redriverrevel.com www.redriverrevel.com
Horses, trainers, and riders come from around the country to compete at Harrah's Louisiana Downs during the festival which culminates in the Grade I Super Derby. 8000 E Texas St
Bossier City, LA 71111 318-747-RACE www.ladowns.com
Twelfth Night Celebration
Official beginning of Mardi Gras. All krewes present their royalty. 318-746-0008
Exciting entertainment including hockey, af2 football, concerts, ice skating, rodeos, family shows, and more! This facility seats up to 14,000 and offers comfortable cushioned seating and free parking. Tickets available at the CenturyTel Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone at 318-741-9700 or online at www.ticketmaster.com 2000 CenturyTel Center Dr
Bossier City, LA 71112 318-747-2501
Fax: 318-747-2505 info@centurytelcenter.com www.centurytelcenter.com
Multi-purpose, state-of-the-art facility designed to accommodate any event, from major conventions and trade shows to intimate gatherings such as wedding receptions and banquets. More than 350,000 square feet of meeting space that can be tailored to any group and it's needs. Hilton Hotel Shreveport is connected to the convention center and offers overflow meeting space. 400 Caddo St.
Shreveport, LA 71101 318-841-4000
Fax: 318-841-4040 dfoshee@shreveportcenter.com www.shreveportcenter.com