Central Louisiana Attractions Association

06/18/2024

05/23/2024

Join us for the 33rd Great Youth Fishing Derby at Stuart Lake on Saturday, June 1! This is the longest running fishing derby on the Kisatchie National Forest and it is FREE to youth ages 12 years and younger. Please pre-register by filling out the form on the website (https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/kisatchie/recreation/fishing) and returning to the Catahoula Ranger District Office by May 28. The event begins at 8 a.m. and is located at Stuart Lake in Grant Parish. Traveling from Alexandria, Louisiana, take U.S. Hwy 167 to the intersection of Louisiana Hwy 8 in Bentley and turn right. Go on LA Hwy 8 for 4 miles and turn right onto Stuart Lake Road (FR 144). Go 1 mile on Stuart Lake Road and turn right onto the Stuart Lake Recreation Area Road (FR 144-A). Take FR 144-A to the end where the day use parking area is located.

Kisatchie National Forest - Fishing

05/08/2024

Reserve your spot today!

03/30/2024

Happy Easter from Eggbend, La. As mentioned by Al Roker on the Today Show!

03/04/2024

It's time to register for the annual Jefferson Highway International Conference, www.jeffersonhighway.org hosted by Alexandria/Pineville CVB and Travel Avoyelles in April 2024.

We will be hosting a special preconference Sociability Caravan in Louisiana from April 22nd to the 24th.  This caravan will be similar to the one we did in Iowa last June and will mimic the historic Sociability Caravans of old on the Jefferson Highway.

02/28/2024

Have you been here ?

02/05/2024

R.I.S.E. eagerly anticipates the opportunity to showcase the vibrant contributions of Simmesport African Americans and the Arts Honorees during this exciting celebration. Dr. Monica Battley-Fabré of the Pointe Coupeé N.A.A.C.P. will serve as the Guest Speaker.
Attendees can look forward to the Simmesport children's presentation, "African Americans and the Arts Legends and Legacies," runway production, accompanied by an African American attire showcase. The Simmesport Women's Community Choir will present musical selections and a Liturgical dance will be performed. Riverside Elementary School is showcasing Black History Month class projects, and the parish library will feature an African American Literature display.
R.I.S.E.'s overarching objective is to accentuate how Black History and culture have enriched all facets of American life. As Black History Month unfolds, R.I.S.E. celebrates the substantial contributions of Black Americans, emphasizing that Black History is integral to American History. The entire community is cordially invited to participate in this event.

01/30/2024

"The Enslaved Experience in Cenla: Living Life in Bo***ge"
Kent House is excited to announce a very special program honoring and during Black History Month. Four tours of Kent House will be exclusively given during the month of February focusing on the experience of the enslaved people of Central Louisiana and at Kent House. The tour will include the main house and selected cabins that were used by the enslaved people as well as the marker dedicated there to the enslaved families. These tours will include one special night-time candlelight tour of the main house. The tours will be held on the following dates and times:

Saturday, 2/3/24 @ 1 PM
Saturday, 2/10/24 @ 6 PM (Candlelight Tour)
Saturday, 2/17/24 @ 1 PM
Saturday, 2/24/24 @ 1 PM

Each tour is limited to 15 tour guests at regular tour prices (Adults - $12, Military/Seniors - $10, Children Ages 6-12 - $4, Under Age 6 - Free). Advance reservations are required on a first come, first served basis beginning at 9 AM on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Please call 318-487-5998 for reservations or for more details. Our regular house tours will continue to be conducted at 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM daily, Monday - Saturday.

This unique and once in a lifetime experience will occur only during the month of February. Everyone should better understand more about the living conditions of the former enslaved people of our community and of the South.

Kent Plantation House
3601 Bayou Rapides Road
Alexandria, LA 71303

01/05/2024

Come celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the Avoyelles Arts Council with A Disco themed Gala at the Franklin in Cottonport on Saturday, January 20 at 7pm. This will be one of our big fundraisers for the year. Individual tickets are $50 or we are doing a reserved table of 8 people with champagne and party favors for $450. We are excited to step back into 1979 as we celebrate four and a half decades of arts programming in Avoyelles. Join us for a night of disco fun with loads of gratitude as we look back on 45 years of achievements and dance toward an even brighter future for the ARTs in Avoyelles.
Call 3182649392 for more information

01/03/2024

Come to Marksville on 02.04.2024 @ 2 !