Lagniappe Saturdays
April 11, 18, 25
May 2, 16, 23, 30

Celebrate the afternoon with friends and family at Landry Vineyards all season long! Listen to local live music and sip on delicious Landry Vineyards Wine. Bring your comfiest chair or blanket and picnic with snacks from home or food from food trucks. This is the perfect way to soak in the sun with a cool springtime breeze before summer takes over!


Wine Over Water
April 16

Wine Over Water is a party right over the Bayou that runs through the middle of ULM’s campus. Spend all night sipping wine and sampling food from your favorite local restaurants. Camp out by the stage and enjoy live music all evening and make sure to take a boat ride along the bayou, too! Proceeds from Wine Over Water support “The Spirit of the Warhawk” scholarship.


Ouachita RiverFest
April 24—25

The winner of the 2025 Louey Award for Festival of the Year by the Louisiana Travel Association is back for another year! Head to downtown West Monroe for live music from Sunpie and the Louisiana Sunspots, delicious local food trucks, artisan vendors, a kid’s play area, and a legendary rubber duck drop into the Ouachita River! Buy one rubber duck or a whole flock and see if your lucky duck(s) cross the finish line first! You don’t want to miss out on this weekend full of fun!


17th Annual Off The Wall
April 24

Off the Wall is Northeast Louisiana’s premier art auction supporting future exhibitions and educational programs at the Masur Museum of Art. This event features an excellent selection of art by artists in our community and from around the country. The party includes an expanded bar and delicious food, paired perfectly with live music!


Red, White, & Blue Airshow
May 1—3

Celebrate America’s historic 250th Anniversary at this three-day aviation experience honoring America’s heroes with historic warbirds, military aircrafts, precision aerobatics, and patriotic tributes. Each performance showcases the skill, history, and innovation that define American aviation. Take a helicopter ride, shop with local vendors, and more at this exciting and patriotic weekend.


Blend 2026
May 3

The Northeast Louisiana Arts Council’s premier fundraising event featuring food, libations, and fine art is headed back to the bayou. The “biggest party for the arts” features local men and women who cook, local legendary restaurant chefs, live music, drinks by local sponsors, and a silent auction of original works by Region 8 artists! Proceeds benefit the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council’s programs and services.


Empty Bowls 2026
May 30

Get ready to enjoy bowlfuls of creativity and community spirit at the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana’s 10th Annual Empty Bowls! This is a beloved community tradition that brings people together to fight hunger. With an all-inclusive ticket, guests can enjoy tastings from local restaurants and select a handcrafted bowl to take home as a lasting reminder of the empty bowls you helped to fill in our community. There will also be live music, live painting, a silent auction filled with art and unique gift items, and fun activities for kids, making it an experience the whole family can enjoy!