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Festivals and Special Events

 
 Battle of Hickory Creek-The Battle of Hickory Creek Civil War Re-enactment willrecreate those battles and skirmishes between the Union and Confederate forces. Those battles and skirmishes opened the door to the 1864 Red River Campaign. The Battle of Hickory Creek takes place the last full weekend of February.Click here to view Photo's
 
DeRidder Lions Club-12th Annual Pro Rodeo April 3-4, 2009 held at the Beauregard Parish Covered Arena Hwy 190 West.
 
Louisiana Doll Festival-If you're a lover of dolls, then the place to be on April 4-5, 2009 is in DeRidder, home of the Lois Loftin Doll Museum. The collection of over 3,000 dolls, donated to the Beauregard Tourist Commission in 1996, is located in the Beauregard Museum. The festival will include Doll Appraisers, Doll Show, Amusement Rides as well as live entertainment and activities for the kids. The Louisiana Doll Festival will be held in the Downtown Historic District of Washington Ave. in DeRidder. Click here to Visit the Offical Website
 
Merryville Living Heritage Festival-a two-day festival, is the area's only free community-wide cultural event. The festival features theater, folk life, music, dance and fine art, which demonstrates the unique cultural heritage of Louisiana's "No Man's Land area. March 27 - 28, 2009.

 Treasure Fest-Treasure Fest is a bargain hunters dream! Sponsored by the City of DeRidder and Beauregard Tourist Commission, Treasure Fest is a one-spot, yard sale lot held under the tall pines, along the one-mile walking trail in DeRidder's West Park. Trash or treasure? Decide at Treasure Fest on May 2, 2009! Click here to view Photo's

Beauregard Parish Watermelon Festival -Home of the Sugartown Watermelon, Beauregard Parish will celebrate the taste of the season with the parish's 3rd Annual Watermelon Festival on June 26 -28, 2009 at the Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds. There will be a host of watermelon games and events, as well as live music and entertainment. Come and taste some of the sweetest watermelons in Louisiana at the Beauregard Parish Watermelon Festival. Click here to view Photo's

Beauregard Parish Fair-The 81th Beauregard Parish Fair will take place the first week in October at the Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds. One of the oldest agricultural fairs in the state, the fair includes a carnival, exhibits, food and live bands.

Ragley Heritage and Timber Festival-Experience the magic and take a stroll back through time at the Ragley Heritage and Timber Festival with presentations on pioneers of the area, history of the formation of the town and founding families. The festival includes arts and crafts, food booths and live music by gospel and bluegrass bands. The Ragley Heritage and Timber Festival is October 17, 2009.

The Four Winds Pow Wow-The Annual Pow-Wow of the Four Winds Tribe, Louisiana Cherokee Confederacy, will take place in both April and October 24-25 at the Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds. The weekend promises to be a fun and unique opportunity to experience the culture of Louisiana's American Indians.

DeRidder Gem and Mineral Show The DeRidder Gem and Mineral Show offers some of the best-hidden treasures in Louisiana. Minerals, gemstones, jewelry, Indian artifacts and florescent minerals will be displayed and available for purchase, including the elusive Louisiana opal. The DeRidder Gem and Mineral Show will be December 12-13, 2009.

Christmas in the Park-Each year West Park is turned into a Winter Wonderland with thousands of Christmas lights, snow village, Santa's Workshop and nativity scene. Visitors can enjoy a train ride, cup of hot chocolate, popcorn, and hotdogs, while waiting to see Santa Claus. Christmas in the Park is sponsored by the Beauregard Women's Organizations and will take place on November 28, 2009.

Miracle on Washington Christmas Festival-Watch us come to life in Beauregard Parish this holiday season! Enjoy a dazzling Christmas Celebration with a downtown Christmas Festival, parades, unique shopping and much more, all happening December 5, 2009 starting at 10am with the parade.Click here to view Photo's

 Azalea Street Marketplace- Large indoor/outdoor market. A variety of old, new, collectibles and antique items. Pinehill Trade Days are held the last weekend before the first Monday of every month at the Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds.

The Civic Center-Covered Arena-Home to year round rodeo excitement, the Beauregard Parish Covered Arena is a unique and modern complex that consists of a main arena or warm-up arena and 300 stalls. The warm-up arena and stall are connected to the main arena by a 58 X 92 covered alleyway. The complex has a total of 3.74 acres under roof.