CALENDAR OF EVENTS

October 2009
Oct 1-30 Florien Hodges Gardens State Park, over 700 acres of wild & cultivated beauty. Located
14 miles south of Many on Hwy. 171. $5.00 – adults, $4.00 – seniors, FREE for
children 3 yrs & under. 800/354-3523 or 318/586-4020 www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Oct 1-30 Anacoco Bird/Butterfly Sanctuary, South Toledo Bend State Park, 9am-5pm.
888/398-4770 or 337/286-9075 www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Oct 1-30 Anacoco Feeding the Deer, South Toledo Bend State Park, 9am-5pm 888/398-4770 or
337/286-9075 www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Oct 1-30 Anacoco Frog Hatchery, South Toledo Bend State Park, 2pm. 888/398-4770 or
337/286-9075 www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Oct 1-30 Anacoco Ladybug Land, South Toledo Bend State Park, 2pm. 888/398-4770 or
337/286-9075 www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Oct 1-30 Marthaville Musical petting Zoo, Rebel State Historic Site, 9am -5pm. 888/677-3600 or
318/472-6255 locally. www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Oct 1-30 Marthaville Listening Library, Rebel State Historic Site, 9am-5pm. 888/677-3600 or
318/472-6255 locally. www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Oct 1-30 Natchitoches Daily Living History, Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site, 9am-5pm.
888/677-7853 or 318/357-3101 www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Oct 1-30 Natchitoches Suzanne (Suzie) Parker, Natchitoches Art Guild and Gallery, 584 Front St.
Mon-Sat – 10am-5pm. Sun – 11:30am-3pm. 318/352-1626

Oct 1-30 Robeline Daily Tours, Los Adaes State Historic Site, 9am-5pm. 888/677-5378 or
318/472-9449 www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Oct 1-30 Natchitoches Natchitoches/Northwestern Symphony Orchestra Concert, “Let’s Dance!” NSU
Campus call Brad Burkman at 318/357-9209 for more information.

Oct 1 Florien Flutterfest, Hodges Gardens State Park, 10am-3pm. 800/354-3523 or

318/586-4020 locally. www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Oct 1 Nacogdoches, TX Aaron Watson in Concert, Banita Creek Hall, 401 W. Main St, 6pm. 936/468-8000

Oct 1 Toledo Bend Lake Association Meeting, San Miguel Park Enclosed Pavilion, 381 San Miguel
Rd., 7pm. 318/256-0967 http://www.toledo-bend.com/tbla/meetings.asp

Oct 1-3 Center, TX 2009 East Texas Poultry Festival, Historic Courthouse Square and Courtyard
936/598-3682

Oct 1-3 Natchitoches NSU Theatre & Dance Presents “Schoolhouse Rock Live,” AA Fredrick’s oliseum,
NSU Campus, 7:30pm. Admission: $12 – adults, $8 – Seniors & students/Children.
318/357-4483 www.natchitoches.net

Oct 1-3 Winnfield Winn Parish Fair, 318/628-2781

Oct 1,8,15,22,29 Marthaville Nature Hike, Rebel State Historic Site, 4pm. 888/677-3600 or 318/472-6255
locally. www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Oct 1,8,15,22,29 Natchitoches Live Entertainment, The Pioneer Pub, 812 Washington Street, 9pm-12am.
Music provided by Hardrick Rivers 800/259-1714
Oct 1,8,15, 22,29 Toledo Bend Coffee Club, Sabine Council on Aging Toledo Center, Hwy 191 ½ mile north of
Toledo Town, 10am-11am. Call 256-0059 for more information.

Oct 2 Nacogdoches, TX First Friday Cruise Night, Downtown, 5-8pm. Enjoy late night shopping and
antique & fun cars. 888/653-3788.

Oct 2-3 Robeline Robeline Heritage Festival, Dana Cox 318/476-6088-1207 or Gina Manring
318/472-9914 www.robelineheritage.org

Oct 2,9,16 Nacogdoches, TX SFA Planetarium – Two Small Pieces of Glass, SFA Planetarium, 7pm.

Oct 2,9,25, 29,30 Anacoco Feeding the Birds and Squirrels, South Toledo Bend State Park, 9am.
888/398-4770 or 337/286-9075 www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Oct 2,9,25,29,30 Hemphill, TX Bingo at Hemphill V.F.W. building on Hwy. 184 west. Early game
starts at 6:30pm. Regular game starts at 7:00pm. 409/787-3913

Oct 2,9,25,29,30 Natchez DJ Doc Coutee, JJ’s Bar & Lounge, 9503 Hwy 1, 9pm-2am. 318/352-8757.

Oct 2,9,25,29,30 Lufkin, TX Entertainment in the Park, Cotton Square Park, Downtown, music groups
Entertain during lunch hour from 12-1pm. 936/634-6305.

Oct 3 Jasper, TX 33rd Annual Fall Festival, Courthouse Square, 9am-4pm. 409/384-2762

Oct 3 Lufkin, TX 18th Annual Pineywoods Purgatory Bike Ride, Pitser Garrison Civic Center,
Registration opens at 6am. Ride begins at 8am. 936/699-2960

Oct 3 Lufkin, TX 4th Annual Amazing Turtle Race, Ellen Trout Zoo, Amanda Anderson
936/634-6644

Oct 3 Nacogdoches, TX City of Nacogdoches 3rd Annual Airport Open House, Nacogdoches Airport,
10am-2pm. 936/560-9567

Oct 3 Nacogdoches, TX Mission State Park Annual Antique Tractor Show & Swap Meet, Mission Tejas
State Park, 10am-3pm. $2 per person. 936/687-2394.

Oct 3 Nacogdoches, TX SFA Orchestra in the Pines, “Inspirational Sounds,” Cole Hall, 7:30pm.
936/468-6407

Oct 3 Natchitoches Return to the 50’s Classic Car Show, Downtown, 10am-8:30pm. Free Admission.
Call Sandra Dickens at 318/352-1993 or J. Michael at 318/357-8900.

Oct 3 Robeline Archaeology at Los Adaes, Los Adaes State Historic Site, 10am-4pm.
888/677-5378 or 318/472-9449 locally. www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Oct 3,10,17 Marthaville Karaoke, Rebel State Historic Site, 3pm. 888/677-3600. www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Oct 3,10,17 Mansfield Guided Battlefield Tour, Mansfield State Historic Site, 11am. & 2pm.,
888/677-6267 or 318/872-1474 www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Oct 3,10,17,31 Nacogdoches, TX Downtown Walking Tour, Visitor’s Center, 200 E. Main, 10:30am. $2, Kids 12 &
under Free. 9396/564-7351

Oct 3,10,17,24,31 Anacoco Bald Eagle’s Nest Hike, South Toledo Bend State Park, 8am. 888/398-4770 or
337/286-9075 www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Oct 3,10,17,24,31 Broaddus, TX East Texas Jamboree “Branson in Broaddus,” Catfish Junction Theatre,
Hwy 147 Broaddus, TX, Matinee -1:00pm, Showtime - 8pm. Admission:
Adults - $8, Children - $4, Group Rates (10 or more) Meal & show for $15,
Ron Ferrier 936/635-1686 www.eastexasjamboree.com

Oct 4 Natchitoches 17th Annual Natchitoches Christmas Angel pageant, Magale Recital Hall on
NSU Campus, Entry $50. Marilyn Mullikin at 318/352-6894.
Oct 4,11,18,25 Natchitoches Live Entertainment, The Landing Restaurant, 530 Front Street, 11am-2pm.
Music provided by lukejazzDuo. 318/352-1579 www.natchitoches.net

Oct 5 Nacogdoches, TX Murder on Main Street Mystery dinner Theatre Cook Out, Downtown Brick Streets
6-8pm. $25. 888/653-3788

Oct 5,12,19,26 Zwolle Bingo at Zwolle V.F.W. building on Hwy. 171 north. Early game
starts at 6:30pm. Regular game starts at 7:00pm. 318/645-9716

Oct 6 Hemphill, TX Angler’s at Ashley’s, Professional fishermen will be at Ashley’s Furniture Store to
provide information and autographs. Free giveaways. 409/787/2732

Oct 6 & 10 DeRidder Beauregard Parish Fair, Fairgrounds, Hwy. 171 North, Kay Allen 337/462-3135

Oct 6-10 Nacogdoches, TX SFA “Woyzeck,” Turner Auditorium, 7:30pn. $12 – Adult, $6 senior/student
936/468-6407

Oct 6,13,20,27 Toledo Bend Bingo at D.A.V. building on Hwy. 191. Early game starts at 6:30pm.
Regular game starts at 7:00pm. 318/256-6057

Oct 7-11 Leesville West Louisiana Forestry Festival & Fair, Vernon Parish Fairgrounds, 275 H. M.
Stephens Blvd. Call Joe Lang at 337/238-0324

Oct 7-11 Nacogdoches, TX Pineywoods Fair, Expo Center, 936/564-0849

Oct 7-11 Toledo Bend Professional Anglers Association Tournament, Fin and Feather Resort,
409/787/2732

Oct 7,14,21,28 Natchitoches Live Entertainment, The Landing Restaurant, 530 Front Street, 7-9pm. Music
provided by Steve Wells and Friends. 318/352-1579 www.natchitoches.net

Oct 7,14,21,28 Zwolle Bingo at Zwolle V.F.W. building on Hwy. 171 north. Early game
starts at 6:30pm. Regular game starts at 7:00pm. 318/645-9716

Oct 8 Leesville Lion’s Club Rodeo Parade, Downtown historical district, 4pm. Call Marc Klein at
337/239-3190

Oct 8 Nacogdoches, TX Stoney Larue in Concert, Banita Creek Hall, 401 W. Main St, 6pm. 936/468-8000

Oct 8-10 Leesville Lion’s Club Rodeo, Vernon Parish Fairgrounds, 276 Stephens Blvd. Call
Marc Klein at 337/239-3190

Oct 9 Lufkin, TX Comedy Show Featuring Gallagher, Lufkin Pitser Garrison Civic Center, 601N.
Second St. Jimmy Logan 832/382-3073

Oct 9 Mansfield Fall School Day, Mansfield State Historic Site, 12:30pm. 888/677-6267 or
318/872-1474 locally. www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Oct 9 Nacogdoches, TX SFA – “Viento Sur Trombone Quartet,” Cole Hall, 7:30pm.
936/468-06407

Oct 9 Natchitoches Creole Heritage Celebration, Natchitoches Events Center, 750 Front St. 6pm.
Tickets required. 318/357-6685 or 318/357-6686
Oct 9-10 Zwolle 34th Annual Zwolle Tamale Festival, Zwolle Festival Grounds, Parade
Sat. – 11am. 318/645-6988 www.zwollela.net

Oct 9- 11 Natchitoches Annual Pilgrimage Tour, Historic Landmark District, 800/259-1714

www.natchitochesfalltour.com

Oct 9- 11 Pineville Boat Races, A.O.F. Southern Short course Championships. Buhlow Lake, fastest
water in the South. For more information call 409-384-2938 early A.M.
Oct 10 Florien Water Garden Tour, Hodges Gardens State Park, 10:30am. 800/354-3523 or
318/586-4020 locally. www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Oct 10 Lufkin, TX Texas Gold Star Opry, Lufkin Pitser Garrison Civic Center, 601N. Second St.
Jesse & Cindy Wilburn 936/564-2279

Oct 10 Nacogdoches, TX James Lann in Concert, Banita Creek Hall, 401 W. Main St, 6pm. 936/468-8000

Oct 10 Natchitoches French Marine Garrison Duty, Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site,
10am-4pm. 888/677-7853 or 318/357-3101 www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Oct 10 Zavalla, TX “Old Fashioned” Western swing Dance, Zavalla High Gym, Main St.
936/635-3548

Oct 10-11 Melrose St Augustine Catholic Church Fair, 2250 Hwy 484 across from Melrose Plantation,
Fish Fry & Bingo, authentic Creole Cuisine, games, music, turkey shoot, and jaunt
through historic Isle Brevelle. Fri – 6-10pm., Sat. - 8am-11pm. Sun –10am-7pm.
800/259-1714 www.natchitoches.net

Oct 11 Robeline Feast Day of our Lady of Pilar, Los Adaes State Historic Site, 10am-4pm.
888/677-5378 or 318/472-9449 locally. www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Oct 13 Toledo Bend Wildflower Club meeting, 10:00am. Linda Boren 318/256-3451

Oct 14-17 Toledo Bend Tournament: BFL-FLW, Cypress Bend Park, 318/256-4118 or Toledo
Bend Tourist Center 800/259-5253

Oct 15 Nacogdoches, TX Bart Crow in Concert, Banita Creek Hall, 401 W. Main St, 6pm. 936/468-8000

Oct 15-17 Lufkin, TX “Sylvia,” by A.R. Gurney, Angelina /center for the Arts, 3500 S. 1st. St. 7:30-9pm.
$5 – Adults, $4 – Seniors, students, and children. 936/633-5233

Oct 16 Leesville LHS Homecoming Parade. Downtown historical district, 3rd St., 3pm. For more
Information call Joe Lang at 337/239-3574

Oct 16 Natchitoches Natchitoches Art Guild & Gallery Art Walk, Downtown Historic District,
5pm. 318/352-1626.

Oct 17 Noble Hot Wells Volunteer Fire Department, 3840 Wrights Landing Road, Monthly
meetings and Bingo, 6:30pm. Please bring a gift and potluck dish and come enjoy
the fun. Contact Sonia E. Bergeron, Secretary/Treasurer at 318-567-9199

Oct 17 Robeline 19th Annual Adai Indian Pow Wow, 9am-5pm.Free Admission
318/472-1007 www.natchitoches.net

Oct 17-18 Florien Nature Walk, Hodges Gardens State Park, 800/354-3523 or 318/586-4020
locally. www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Oct 19 Toledo Bend Lake Association Board Meeting, San Miguel Park Enclosed Pavilion, 381 San
Miguel Rd., 7pm. 318/256-0967 www.toledo-bend.com/tbla/meetings.asp

Oct 22 Nacogdoches, TX Kyle Park in Concert, Banita Creek Hall, 401 W. Main St, 6pm. 936/468-8000

Oct 23 Many Ark-La Music Show - A Tribute to Legends, Sabine Theater, 7:30pm.
Rodney Hopkins 318/256-5735

Oct 23 Nacogdoches, TX Pineknot Music Co-op, Millard’s Crossing Historical Village, Hwy. 59 North.
8pm. For more information call 936/552-7462.

Oct 23-24 Lufkin, TX Zoo Boo, Ellen Trout Zoo, 6pm.-8:30pm. 936/635-1937

Oct 23,24,25 Nacogdoches, TX “The Passiopn of Dracula,” Lamp-Lite Theatre, Fri & Sat. -7:30pm., Sun – 2pm.
 888/653-3788.

Oct 23,24,30,31 Marthaville 8th Annual Haunted Museum Tours, Rebel State Historic Site, 7-11pm.
888/677-3600 or 318/472-6255 locally. www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Oct 24 Leesville Art Walk, Downtown Historic District, 3rd St. Contact Paula Baldwin at
337/424-1496

Oct 24 Mansfield Ghosts of the Civil War, Mansfield State Historic Site, 2pm.,
888/677-6267 or 318/872-1474 www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Oct 24 Nacogdoches, TX Tractor Pull, Nacogdoches County Expo Center, NW Loop 224,
For more information call 936/564-0849 www.nacexpo.net

Oct 24-25 DeRidder Annual Pow-Wow of the Four Winds Tribe, Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds,
337/825-5380 www.fourwindstribelcc.com

Oct 24 & 31 Florien Paper Making with Plants and Weeds, Hodges Gardens State Park, 10:30am.
800/354-3523 or 318/586-4020 locally. www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Oct 30-31 Campti Smokin’ on the Red, BBQ Cook-off, gospel singing, carnival, parade. Call Debbie
Jackson at 318/476-3321 for more information.

Oct 30-31 St. Augustine, TX 19th Annual Sassafras Festival, Historic Downtown Square, Arts & crafts, food,
BBQ cook off, Quilt Show, Antique & Classic Car Exhibit, live entertainment, &
more. Free Admission & Parking. 936/275-3610

Oct 31 Anacoco Fishin’ 101, South Toledo Bend State Park, 2pm. 888/398-4770 or
337/286-9075 www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Oct 31 Hemphill, TX Trunk and Treat on the Square, Courthouse Square, 409/787/2732

Oct 31 Hemphill, TX Take a Soldier Fishing, Fin and Feather Resort, 409/787/2732

Oct 31 Logansport Trick or Treat on the Riverfront, 318/697-0076

Oct 31 Natchitoches Haunted History Tour, Downtown, 5-9pm. Admission: $10 – Adults, $5 Children &
Students. 800/259-1714 www.natchitoches.net

Oct 31 Natchitoches Witch Way to Main Street, Downtown, 5-8pm. 800/259-1714

For further information or to have events included in the monthly Calendar of Events call the author, Cheryl Ebarb, at
800/259-5253 or 318/256-4114, fax: 318/256-4179, e-mail: srala-toledo@la.gov, or website: www.srala-toledo.com