Wondering what there is to do in the Twin Cities? Don't fret! We have compiled a list of just a few of the exciting events taking place this September in Monroe-West Monroe that are sure to intrigue locals and visitors alike!

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Flying Heart Local Music Festival

September 3-4

Flying Heart presents the Local Music Festival featuring The Gin Mobsters, Clayton Maza, Kirby Rambin, Carlos Tenorio, Jon Brakefield, and Albert Moore. This is a 2-day festival happening at Flying Heart Brewing & Pub. Don't miss out on great live music, delicious food, and a fun time with friends!

Live Original Sister Conference 2023

September 8-9

Sadie Robertson's Live Original Sister Conference 2023 is inviting all sisters and friends to join them for a 2-day conference at the Monroe Civic Center. This event will be full of great speakers and leaders. You do not want to miss this!

The River Market

September 9

Every second Saturday through November the River Market will be hosting Monroe's finest growers, makers, and bakers. All items will be locally grown or handcrafted, so come out and support our locals!

Landry Vineyards Concert- Grape Stomp Celebration

September 9

The Landry Vineyards Grape Stomp Celebration is back! Rock out to Lisa Spann & Company while sipping on Landry Vineyards wine! They will be playing classic rock and a dance mix. Ladies and children can stomp in the grapes for free! Wine by the glass and bottle, wine tastings, and peach wine bellinis will be available. Local food trucks will be serving meals. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and relax!

Steel Magnolias at Strauss Theatre Center

September 14-17 & 22-24

The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.

West Monroe's Birthday Bash

September 30

Celebrate West Monroe's 140th anniversary with a grand event! Jive to live music from Grammy-winning Cajun artist, Wayne Toups, the band No Good Horses, and Monty Russell & Friends. The night will end with an exciting firework finale.

River Rat Paddle Challenge

September 30

Life is better on the river! The Annual River Rat Paddle Challenge is on the scenic Ouachita River. The race is 7.7 miles long and has divisions for paddleboards, canoes, and kayaks for men, women, and children. Wear your best costume or decorate with a theme. You may just win the "I Smell a Rat" reward! This year's race benefits Horse Assisted Therapy Services of North Louisiana. Ready, set, paddle!

Ark-La-Miss Fair

September 29-October 8

It's fall fair fun time! The annual Ark-La-Miss Fair is back in town at the Monroe Civic Center. Bring the whole family for carnival rides, snack booths, livestock shows, and much more!

"Earth" Exhibit by Christiane Drieling

Through October 21

The Masur Museum of Art presents "Earth," an exhibition by artist Christiane Drieling. This exhibit is on display through October 21 in the Upper River Gallery. It is free and open to the public. There will be a public reception and an artist talk held on Thursday, September 21, 5:30-7:30 PM.